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X. The Use of Napkins.

BECAUSE the great Duke of Wellington was obliged to envelop his whole chest in a napkin to prevent catching too much of the soup and other dishes in his waistcoat, is no reason why clean eaters should do so. The place for the napkinexcept with gluttons, old men and infants-is on the lap. The first thing on sitting down to table is to unfold the napkin, spread it on the lap, and the last thing after dining is to lay it beside the plate or slip it in the ring if there be one. When placed in a ring they are simply folded square. There are many fancy shapes for folding, but simple styles are preferable. The cuts, B 3 and B 4, show fancy B 3 C-3 B 4