When a beggar stops you, put your hand in your pocket, and tell him you are very sorry you have no change; this, you know, will be strictly true, and speaking truth is always a commendable quality;--or, if it suits you better, bid him go to the churchwarden--this you may easily do in a dashing way.

Never think of following any business or profession,--such conduct is unworthy of a dasher.

In the evening, never walk straight along the foot-way, but go in a zigzag direction--this will make some people believe you have been dashing down your bottle of wine after dinner.

No dasher goes home sober.
"On making your appearance in the ball-room, put your hat under your arm: you will find an advantage in this, as it will make a stir in the room to make way for you and your hat, and apprize them of your entrance.
~238~~After one or two turns around the room, if the sets are all made up, make a stand before one of the mirrors, to adjust your cravat, hair, &c.

Be sure to have your hair brushed all over the forehead, which will give you a very ferocious appearance.