Varda the Message

Great info link on the calling cards! As a reader of Wharton and James, I've always been fascinated with how these little bits of social set terror were used to show superiority, disapproval, and even just good social form.

What is interesting is that Oscar's tormentor was actually going against form to write on the card. Those who know would simply bend and fold the cards in certain ways to indicate the nature of the call; friendly, duty, etc.