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The young man who loves his sisters and always treats them with the politeness, deference, and kindness which is their due, is almost certain to be a favorite with their sex generally; so, _as you value your reputation for good manners and your success with other ladies, fail in no act of courtesy to your sisters_.

How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; Useful Hints On The Care Of The Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-Culture, And Behavior At Home; The Etiquette Of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, The Street, The Church, Places Of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies 1847

Whether we have brethren or sisters, properly so called, together with other more distant relatives, or not, _we have brethren and sisters_.

The Young Woman's Guide William A. Alcott 1824

She also gave her a silver bracelet inscribed with hearts and the word "sisters."

chron.com Chronicle 2011

The college has friends, earned by the historic work of the sisters from the religious order educating poor Catholic children who became successful and have successful friends.

Convent College: At Nuns' School, Extracurriculars Are Holy Josh Fleet 2010

The college has friends, earned by the historic work of the sisters from the religious order educating poor Catholic children who became successful and have successful friends.

Convent College: At Nuns' School, Extracurriculars Are Holy Josh Fleet 2010

Insisting that the worker ant propagates her genes by "helping her sisters" is like saying the rock that hides a salmon's eggs propagates the rock's genes by doing so.

At What Level did this Evolve? 2009

One of the many things I like about the Williams sisters is the slight air they have, in those little interviews, of finding the whole thing rather ridiculous.

Jean's Knitting Jean 2009

Q: Last Will of MoiraLeahyis a story about twin sisters, love and loss.

Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Therese Walsh, The Last Will of Moira Leahy, part 2 2009

His self-doubt only increases when first one Indian Hill camper and then others, including one of Marcia's younger twin sisters, begin showing symptoms of polio.

David Finkle: Easy Reader: Philip Roth's Nemesis an Instant Classic David Finkle 2010

His self-doubt only increases when first one Indian Hill camper and then others, including one of Marcia's younger twin sisters, begin showing symptoms of polio.

David Finkle: Easy Reader: Philip Roth's Nemesis an Instant Classic David Finkle 2010