A gentleman should not talk to a lady with his hands in his pockets-unless she's his wife, in which case it's unavoidable. - Lennie Lower

At the conclusion of the dinner the hostess gives the signal to rise. I am not sure how this is done, but I think that a green flag waved two or three times above the head should be sufficient, or at an informal affair, just a cheery remark, "Now, come on! You've had enough," would suffice.

The careful hostess will see that the jam is tastefully displayed. A little crepe paper around the tins will easily fix this.

Last time the wife was sick I did all the housework. It's child's play once you get used to it. The difficulty, however, is in getting used to it.