CHAPTER XII.

John Van Buren’s Dinner--I spend the Entire Day in getting my

Dress-coat--Lord Harrington criticises American Expressions--Contrast in

our way of Living in 1862 and 1890--In Social Union is Social

Strength--We band together for our Common Good--The organization of the

“Cotillion Dinners”--the “Smart” Set, and the “Solid” Set--A Defense of

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