Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-04-04
A Word to the Girls.
BY e. L. b.

1t seems to me that modesty is woman's
GROWING virtue. She may be beautiful
as az honri, intelligent, witty, agreeabls
IN conversation, but if she be pert or for
ward, she ls richly tinted flower, with
out sweetness. However it may fatter
his vanity, no young lady will be more
esteemed by young gentleman, for
placing herself voluntarily in position
to attract his attention, or throwing her.
self unnecessary into bis society, He
would appreciate much more the delica-
cy of feeling which would prompt her to
let her society be sought.
1 have young friend who is rather
pretty and very engaging in her man.
ners for she has an over-lond ness for
the company of the other sex. which
plainly shows itself whenever any of her
male acqua'ntances happen to te pres
ent. On one occasion, she, and num-
be- of other ladies, were spending an
evening with me. Quite late, Mr., S.
called, having but short time to remain
as he had subsequent engagement.
Madge, my friesd, had met him once or
twice, and Immediately engaged in a
lively conversation. Az the ladies' had
DO escort, and considerable distance to
walk it was high time they should retire
and prepared to do so. Sill Madps
fingered, assigning various pretexts, till
her company became impatient, and she
was forced to bid good night. After
their exit, seated myself to have CO.
sy chat with Mr.. S. who was an init.
mate and confidential friend, when to nv
utter surprise. all The ladies rushed into
tue parlor, Madge leading the way, ex.
claiming she was nearly frightened TO
ceath." Seeing astonlshuent depicted
upon our counteuances, she endeavered
to attribute her return to the other ladies
saying she "was not at ell afraid. but
hearing the cry of fire raised down tho
street, they precipitated retreat;'' while
they retorted that "she was the first TO
propose returning" Her reasons were
too plainly seen to be misconstrued
and Mr.. SIS face slightly flushed, as he
remarked--"Miss Madge, should cheer
fully offer you my services. were il not
that have to leave town at eleven
o'clock, and should not have time to 90
with you, and reach the depot by tha,
hour He knew Madge was a fearless
girl, and had repeatedly gone alone the
whole distance, at as lale an bou-. so he
felt she had returned apparently in fright
in the hope Of obtaining his escort. No
remark was made by either of ps after
their departure, but [ saw by his coun-
tenance, Madge had fallen in his esteem.
Girls, ii gentleman does not offer
you his escort, do rot, by action, word,
or look, seek it of course, mean upder
ordinary circumstances. No, girls, don's
do 1t. You may lay your plans with
consummate art, and exhibit a great deal
OF skill In your manGuvres, but rest as
sured. men are not blind their ewes
can penetrate the cobweb tissue, and dis
cern the motive lurking beneath and
indelicacy, however slight, diseusvs.
L recently formed the acquaintance of
beautiful girl, and, being very faeips-
ting, was growing quite interested in
her' as we we're engaged in converse
lion at an evening party, when she sud
denly OPoiIel the good impression she
bad made, by asking me if { was ac.
quainted with Miss N an intimate friend
of hers. On my replying in the pega,ive
she said Come, l'll give you an intro.
duction." Quick as a fash 7 comnre-
hended her motive, which was to become
acquainted with the gentleman on whose
arm Miss N. was leaning. AS she had
already risen, aud could think of No
excuse quickly enough to detain her.
there was no alternative but for me to
submit. a naughty bow from Miss M.
plainly showed she also understood her
object, and she did Eot introduce ber
gallant. To relieve the embarrassment.
of all'pa7ties, | offered nv arm TO NV
young friend, and proposed a prome1.
ade. When we were out of hearino she
avowed ner intention was to obtain an
Introduction to Dir. P. ofwhom she had
heard her friend speak in high terms. 7.
really shocked me to think anv ladv
could 50 far forget her dignity, as to per.
petrate so gross an act of immodestv
and yet how many do Just such tbinss
every day, and scarcely regard them as
improprielies would not have a Iaav
bound down by every convention al form.
but, where true deIicacy of feeling exists
1t will manifest itself in a corresponding
nodesly OF department, which eIevates
instead OF demeaning. If you cannot oh,
tam attention, girls, without being for
ward, rather remaia unnoticed for pert
ness will lower you in the estim alton of
those very ones by whom you wish to be
esteemed
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