Home the woman's kingdom--Home companionship--Conduct of husband and wife--Duties of the wife to her husband--The wife a helpmate--The husband's duties 208 CHAPTER XIX. HOME TRAINING. First lessons learned at home--Parents should set good examples to their children--Courtesies in the home circle--Early moral training of children--The formation of their habits--Politeness at home--Train children for some occupation--Bad temper--Selfishness--Home maxims 216 CHAPTER XX. HOME CULTURE. Cultivate moral courage--The pernicious influence of indolence--Self-respect--Result of good breeding at home--Fault-finding and grumbling--Family jars not to be made public--Conflicting interests--Religious education--Obedience--Influence of example--The influence of books 225 CHAPTER XXI. WOMAN'S HIGHER EDUCATION. Its importance--Train young women to some occupation--Education of girls too superficial--An education appropriate to each sex--Knowledge of the laws of health needed by women--Idleness the source of all misery--A spirit of independence--Health and life dependent upon a higher culture--Cultivation of the moral sense 233 CHAPTER XXII. THE LETTER WRITER. Letter writing is an indication of good breeding--Requirements for correct writing--Anonymous letters--Note paper to be used--Forms of letters and notes--Forms of addressing notes and letters--Forms of signature--Letters of introduction--When to be given--Notes of invitation and replies thereto--Acceptances and regrets--Formal invitations must be answered--Letters of friendship--Love letters--Business letters and correspondence--Form of letter requesting employment--Regarding the character of a servant--Forms for notes, drafts, bills and receipts 242 CHAPTER XXIII. GENERAL RULES TO GOVERN CONDUCT. Attention to the young in society--Gracefulness of carriage--Attitude, coughing, sneezing, etc.--Anecdotes, puns, etc.--A sweet and pure breath--Smoking--A good listener--Give precedence to others--Be moderate in speaking--Singing and playing in society--Receiving and making presents--Governing our moods--A lady driving with a gentleman--An invitation cannot be recalled--Avoid talking of personalities--Shun gossip and tale bearing--Removing the hat--Intruding on privacy--Politeness --Adapting yourself to others--Contradicting--A woman's good name --Expressing unfavorable opinions--Vulgarities--Miscellaneous rules governing conduct--Washington's maxims 266 CHAPTER XXIV. ANNIVERSARY WEDDINGS.