the main point; you want only the manner, and you think that you want it still more than you do. You must go through your noviciate before you can profess good-breeding; and, if you will be my novice, I will present you to my acquaintance as such." [Jan. 11, 1750.]
The Chaperone.—There is a sort of veteran
women (sic) of condition, who, having lived always
in the grand monde, and having possibly had some
gallantries, together with the experience of five and
twenty or thirty years, form a young fellow better
than all the rules that can be given him. These
women, being past their bloom, are extremely flattered
by the least attention from a young fellow;
and they will point out to him those manners and
attentions that pleased and engaged them, when they
were in the pride of their youth and beauty. Wherever
you go, make some of those women your
friends, which a very little matter will do. Ask
their advice, tell them your doubts or difficulties as
to your behavior; but take great care not to drop
one word of their experience; for experience implies
age, and the suspicion of age, no woman, let her be
ever so old, ever forgives. [Same date.]
Necessary Accomplishments.—I here subjoin
a list of all those necessary, ornamental accomplish-
