A MAN AND HIS MANNERS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 575, 11 June 1913, Page 7

A MAN AND HIS MANNERS.

A man who has been very successful in life, and raised himself from humble circumstances to wealth and eminence, lately told the romantic story of his "start" on the road to fortune. He wks assistant in a glove shop, and sedulously cultivated the habit of remembering the sizes in handwear taken by regular customers, in order that he might bring each lady her right number without the usual -'What size, madam ?" An old dame was so charmed with this subtle flattery, perhaps believing it to be particular rather than general, that she left him, £SO in her will, with which he was able to start in business for himself, no doubt continuing his diplomatic methods in a wider sphere. Though tact and a good memory are not always so richly rewarded, they are admittedly valuable attributes iu making one's way. To be remembered is the attention most appreciated by a man or woman, and one lias heard of sundry distinguished personages who, before going to a function, have instituted inquiries as to whether any people they have met previously are likely to be present, in order that they may pay them the graceful compliment of recollection. 1 They ' are much more likely to achieve popularity than certain fine ladies who freeze one's friendly warmth by saying—"How d'ye do, Mrs ? lam so sorry, but I can't remember your name." Talking of legacies, I know a foolish young man who lost one because, in his desire to enhance his importance, he forgot an invitation to dinner at his aunt's, which caused her to nicely forget him when portioning out her property.—"Rosaline," in "Black and White."