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and the hands against the body on a line with the waist 

 seams and about six inches apart. As soon as the person 

 for whom the carriage is desired approaches, the groom 

 should touch his hat and give his assistance in putting the 

 robe in place. Upon receiving the orders for the coachman 

 he should again touch his hat and take his position on the 

 box seat. When calling the groom should take the owner's 



card to the house, and ask if Mrs. is " receiving " or is 



"at home." If the answer is in the affirmative the eroom 

 should open the carriage door, and after the owner has left 

 the carriage the robe should be taken out and folded over 

 the left arm. If the horses are to be moved about while 

 waiting, the groom should close the windows if the carriage 

 is a covered one. As soon as the owner appears the groom 

 should signal to the coachman or call him by some understood 

 whistle. The coachman, under ordinary conditions, should 

 not be more than a hundred yards away, and the groom 

 should always remain in front of the house or store. If the 

 carriage is a closed one the groom should open and close the 

 door. Upon returning home the groom should first ring 

 the house bell and then stand ready to open the carriage 

 door as soon as that of the house is opened. When a ser- 

 vant accompanies a person in a two-wheeler he should take 

 his place beside the driver and not behind, unless the seat 

 beside the box is occupied. When the driver stops the ser- 

 vant should jump out, go to the horse's head and stand, with 

 his hands together, facing the horse. While the driver holds 

 the reins the servant should never touch them unless directed 

 to do so. 



The rudimentary instructions, methods and princples of 

 driving, riding, hunting and polo are such comprehensive 



