To speak constantly of public characters or distinguished people as your intimate friends, even if they are so, is a certain mark of low-breeding. Boasting of your own position, wealth, luxuries or possessions of any kind is in equally bad taste.
November 25, 2008
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To speak constantly of public characters or distinguished people as your intimate friends, even if they are so, is a certain mark of low-breeding. Boasting of your own position, wealth, luxuries or possessions of any kind is in equally bad taste.
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I can't believe I'm learning manners from a bunch of pussycats!
My Dear Mr. Otis,
We're delighted to be of some small service to such a noble canine as yourself.
Very Sincerely Yours,
Mr. Roo & Mr. Roo
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