Charm School

How to sit properly:
1. Maintain an erect spine.
2. Cross your ankles, and then sweep the supporting foot to either side.
3. Place your hands, palms down, in your lap.
We learned this, and other finishing concepts, in Grooming for Girls.
I spotted our instructor at the club pool. She wore a colorful bathing cap, caked with frilly flowers. I pointed her out to Dad.
“That sweet pea?” He chortled. “I work with her husband, and is she ever a piece of work! It figures that she’d conduct charm school!”
Gentlemen sweat while ladies perspire, I went on to learn. But after Dad’s words, Grooming for Girls lost its appeal.