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No lady should venture to ride in an omnibus after dark, unless she is escorted by a gentleman whom she knows. She had better walk home, even under the protection of a servant. If alone in an omnibus at night, she is liable to meet with improper company, and perhaps be insulted.



Вот так-то, раньше считалось опаснее по ночам в автобусах ездить, чем по улицам ходить. Там могли оскорбить.
Это я читаю трогательную книжку The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners, by Eliza Leslie, 1864.