They are rotting ; and besides father says we eat an awful lot of them . PERSEVERANCE : I will give you the recipe for dumplings you ask for . But remember it is not everyone who can make dumplings , even from the recipe . There 's a knack in it . If the soap falls into the porridge do not tell your guests about it until they have finished eating it because it might take away their appetite . FELICITY KING . ETIQUETTE DEPARTMENT P-r C-g : -- Do not criticize people 's noses unless you are sure they ca n't hear you , and do n't criticize your best girl 's great-aunt 's nose in any case . -LRB- FELICITY , TOSSING HER HEAD : `` Oh , my ! I s ` pose Dan thought that was extra smart . '' -RRB- C-y K-g : -- When my most intimate friend walks with another girl and exchanges lace patterns with her , what ought I to do ? Ans . Adopt a dignified attitude . F-y K-g : -- It is better not to wear your second best hat to church , but if your mother says you must it is not for me to question her decision . -LRB- FELICITY : `` Dan just copied that word for word out of the Family Guide , except about the hat part . '' -RRB- P-r C-g : -- Yes , it would be quite proper to say good evening to the family ghost if you met it . F-x K-g : -- No , it is not polite to sleep with your mouth open . What 's more , it is n't safe . Something might fall into it . DAN KING . FASHION NOTES Crocheted watch pockets are all the rage now .
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