A Gentlewoman's Guide to Time Travel

Pack extra unmentionables. �In the future, many women clothe themselves scantily. �It is impossible to get a proper foundation garment; most clothiers have no knowledge of whalebone corsets or bustles.

Stay in the prescribed routes. �Certain areas of the future are safe for time travelers because the natives try to preserve history by pretending it is the past. �Here, travelers can blend into the future with the least discomfort. �

Stay in groups. �Beware sudden shocks from the scrofulous morals of the future. �Stay near your tour group and be certain several of your number keep smelling salts handy.

Do not try to get in touch with your descendants. �It can be most disconcerting! �A respectable lady once discovered that her great-grandson will become a musician of unmentionable variety.

Above all, learn something. �Mr. Wells' machine offers us a unique opportunity. �If we can't learn from the future, we are destined to become it!