Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-07-22
Taking IN Work.

It's no liscredit 10 female to be obliged TO
maintain herself by work. On the contrary.
il IS an honor 10 have it said that she can sup
por, herself Ii is her glory, and The best rec.
olnmenda'ion to the society OF al, whose gooo
will and friendship are alone worth possessing
But there are females who have been SO edn
Gated by their parents, that they look upon "a.
Dor as something derogatory TO their sex, AID
esteem those who are willing 10 work as Tar
beneath themselves. They do not care 10
associate with those Of their own Sex whom
misfortune or poverty compel TO take III work.
or who labor in shops or faf'ories. but WHO"
is the mos, honorable. 10 doze away existence
in following the foolish fashions Of the day, IN
dressing in the latest style aud be waited upon
nv servants. caring nothing for the poor and
distressed around. if self ran only be decorated
and the first circle Of society be entered. or to
rise with the dawn. support yourself and enjoy
the blessings Of life by living as the God OF
nature designed?
Which. we ask. is the most honorable. the
most useful life E! And who are the best calcu-
lated to became real companions and happy
aud conten,ed wives! Who but top, drone,
or fool, would choose the former Tor friend
and companion through life, If II were not tor
her wealth and who lives the happi"t. and
enjoys the most Of this llfee The answer Is
plain, and vet there are muldindes around, fol-
lowing after the foolish fashions Of the day.
spending the property OF their fathers ~ gew-
gaws and silks to make a splendid appearance
to tickle the fancy Of the simpleton, or unloose
the purse strings of The misery wretch Girls,
if you know what belongs 10 your happiness
YOU will never be ashamed to work; you VIII
never ;+t the ctms IN mantle ycnr cheeks when
II. e,,,x Etsf a on
,ers shop or factory" No, il will be your
JOY and your passport of success TO cheerful
aud commended home, and al! the blessings Of
a virtuous life.
We have been led to these remarks, hear
ing from the lips Of young woman as we
PASSED her in the street few days since, in a
tone Of naughty pride and toss of the head, as
she remarked to companion in reference To
an acquaintance. IL wan, TO know if she takes
in work I" We know not The female, but we
thought what fool the young man mus, be TO
choose such a one for companion If we
were in wan, Of wife, and possessed prince
ly fortune, we should searei, out that poor, in
dus,rions girl, and she should be made indie
pendent. We know she must make an excellent
companion. an industrious. ueseinl. wife, and a
kind aud devoted friend. "She takes in work.
lu a few years. though now despiSed for her
industry and economy. she will far, far out
shine her proud and naughty acquaintance,
aud be introduced to better society, while she.
poor thing! may be glad 10 work in her fan.
ly or wash in her kitchen. Such cases have
occurred.
Females, love labor, despse slolh. Care
not for the sneering remark.or The scornfn. look,
and your reward, though slow. will be certain.
Years of trial and anxiety, with prudence and
industry, will work out for you blessings and
favors incomparably great and lasting. "rake
in work; ;" do any thing but live lazy. fash
ionabe life We abhor aud detest il; and Sc
do all whose favor and friends ship you would
ever care to gain. Though others may Won
der at your course and smile at your disposi-
,ion. they shall be led in the end to regard it
As the heeh, of wisdom and sound philosophy.
If yonr parents are wealthy, remember siches
often take 10 themselves wings aud fly away !;
nothing earthly is more unstable! OF yonr
industrious and economical habits you will
never be deprived. These are far more vaIna-
BILE to bring to young man than princely
fortune. Secure these. whatever NAV be your
situation in life, aud never, never he ashamed to
have it remarked Of you, "She takes in work"
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