1899 The Mixicologist by C F Lawlor

THE MIXICOLOGIST.

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occupy while they talk. Sometimes placing glasses of water before them will break the ice on the sub ject. Don't use a wet glass if there is a dry one to be had. Don't forget to serve your effervescent drinks last in waiting on a party. Don't overcharge, and don't make short change ; be exact and honest as a banker. Don't use profane language, and do not talk your customers to death. Don't drink your own liquor; it is bad policy arid is liable to make you "how come you so?" Don't fail to mind your own business, and go to bed sober.