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He that does nothing, renders himself incapable of doing any thing. While we are
executing one work, we are preparing ourselves to undertake another."
REMARKS.
Remarks on Carving.
I DO not think it necessary to say much on the subject of carving, as those who
are accustomed to sit at a well ordered table, and who observe the manner of the
host and hostess, can soon acquire the art, both of carving and helping with
ease. And when placed at the head of their own table, the knowledge thus gained
will be found a great assistance.
The proper time for children to acquire good habits at meals, is not when there
is company; it should be an every day lesson. As when parents are engaged with
their friends or guests, they have no time to devote to the manners of their
children, and to reprove them at table is very unpleasant, as well as
mortifying.
Young children will soon acquire the manner of sitting quietly till they are
helped, if they are made to understand that they will not be permitted to eat
with their parents and friends, unless they behave with propriety.
I have thought it a great assistance to the good order of a large family, for
every member to be punctual in their attendance at meals, and all to sit down
together, with a short pause before the carving and
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