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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
thing straight. Air room well. Wipe table, and if a 
tablecloth is used, cover table with a felt silence cloth. 
If a tablecloth is used, it should be laid with the fold 
in the center of the table. If a centerpiece and doilies 
are used, they should be laid at even distances. Clean 
white oil cloth and paper napkins make an attractive 
looking table. At each cover the knife, edge in, is placed 
at the right with the spoon, and the glass is placed at 
the right in line with the end of the knife. The fork is 
at the left and bread and butter plate and small knife 
are at the left opposite the glass. Put the napkin between 
the knife and fork. 
Salt, pepper, water, bread and butter should be on the 
table, and if necessary, vinegar, mustard, sugar, pickles, 
etc. 
When possible a few flowers add to the appearance of 
the table. 
Have as much ready as possible before sitting down 
at the table. See at least that (1), glasses are filled; 
(2) butter portioned; (3) chairs placed. 
