Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-04-05
The Proprieties Of Oourtship.

WE continue to get very many queS-
tions from lovers which concern the
etiquette of courtship. tits both graft
f.yin,r and interesting to observe how
prevalent is the desire among engaged
people to so conduct themselves us not
to offend the laws of the most rigid
propriety. In doubt themselves just
what reserve is required of them, both
men and women who have plighted
their vows come to us for advice in this
delicate matter. Inasmuch as the ques-
tions grouped together by friend in
North Carolina include those asked by
scores of our correspondents, it is right
that we should answer them with care
and in detail:
SIR-Will YOU be so kind as to give me
YOUR opinion ON the following questions: l.
How late at night ought lovers to sit up
alone! ,. After there is an engagement would
it be impOite for the gentleman TO ask Tor
kiss from his intended lady! 3. How often
ought the gentleman to visit the lady! L. is
it customary to present to the lady an engage
ment ring with his and her name ON the IN
side of the ring! 3. How is the proper way to
eat philopena with a lady! D. Ought the
lady to keep the gentleman's photograph in
the parlor for the inspection of all visitors
LONG CREEK.
L. lHtEt is uO CAuCJ liOuA vi bllo N'SAA
ing at which lover should depart from
the house of his sweetheart. IL de-
pends a good deal on the habits of the
family; but it is the part of both wis
dom and propriety to make the hour
comparatively early. Our previous de-
cision that ten o'clock is late enough
for him to stay, on her account as well
as that of the old folks, is one to which
we adhere.
2. As to that matter, we have moth
ing to say. 1t might be well to consult
the leading authorities in poetry anc
| fiction to see what they make theil
heroes do under such circumstances
Moreover, the views of the lady Ough
to be consulted.
3. He may visit her quite frequently
Some lovers call every evening, an'
their sweethearts think they do no
come too often, while others put in al
appearance only once or twice week
and the girls are not dissatisfied. IN,
great thing is so to act that you shal
not wear your welcome out.
4. 1t is customary, of course, to Civ
an engagement ring, and usually tn
initials of the two are engraved on ii
| inside, Win the uaue WneH llle hdpp
pact was sealed. 1t is avery propc
thing to do.
5. Why, she simply eats one of tn
twin almonds and you the other. Thel
if it is give and take" the forfeit
due from the person who, having take
! something at the hands of the other,
philopenaed. 1t is obligatory on yc
to pay your forfeit; but if the lady ne!
, lects to pay hers you have no remed
and must make no complaint. Yt
: must assume that she has forgotten Il
; circumstance, but be careful not to 10
get it yourself, if you have lost.
+ 6. If she chooses to put his phot'
= graph up in the parlor, she has pc
y feet right to do it. Perhaps she herst
: so admires his manly beauty that 81
J wishes her friends to see how handson
: a fellow she has won. Some your
. ladies, however, prefer to put 1t in
, less conspicuous place, where they m
!. frequently contemplate the pictur
i features without being seen by anyor
IN. Y, San.