Louisiana capitolian., 1880-03-27
Nice Girls.

A friend observed to us tho other day,
and he was a man of q good deal of dis
elimination, that it appeared to him
that nice girls were becoming very rare
among his acquaintances.
understand me-" he added, 81 don't
mean pretty girls, or dashing girls, or
stylish girls; they are as plentiful as
ever; mean nice girls"
His observation was a suggestive one,
and it set us thinking. What, then, is
u "nice girli Is it the dashing belle
of the ballroom, scattering smiles and
winning heartsi or the languishing
beauty lolling on the sofa, discussing
the merits of the last opera' or that
glorious creature who displays such a
profusion Of rings and bracelets, and
who uses her eyes with such direful
effect; and taps you so charmingly with
her fan
No, we believe that none Of these
lovely creatures (or creations might per-
haps be better word) could be justly
termed a "nice girl" Decidedly not!
The "nice girl" is not belle, she is too
modest; she knows nothing about using
her eyes Or coquetting with her fan. In
public she is not in front gesticulating
and ogling, as many innocent, silly girls
do. She probably sits quietly and un-
obtrusively back of the crowd, or
shrinks into some corner. Our friend
was wrong in saying that ''nice girls"
are rare. They are not 80 rare, if one
looks in the right place for them, and
that is among nice people in pleasant
homes.
Who is it that goes singing through the
house, looking out for the comfort of
every one, sewing buttons on the boys
shirts, darning the rents in their dilapi-
dated pantaloons, frightening the at
mosphere by her sweet, gentle, lovable
ways, and making it as near heaven as
we are destined to get Oh this sinful
earth
Is it the dashing belle, or the languid
beauty' No! That's the "nice girl"
There are many indications by which
the "nice grip may be discovered. She
is always lovely (not beautifully amiablc,
neat and domestic, and ditfuses around
the influence Of womanhood like the
essence of sweet flowers.
She does not spend half the day prim-
ping before her glass, but her toilet is
made i'll the shortest possible space of
time, and yet how neat and charming
she alwaysis. She is always associated
in our mind with tidings (what a good
old-fashioned word) and simplicity of
attire. She wears plain dress, without
ten pounds of crinicled stuff in the
shape Of tlounces, or tlashy brooches or
bracelets.
She does not present her cheek or
brow to bo kissed, like "tine girl" but
she gives good, hearty, audible smack,
which says plainly, 81 love you ever so
much," to those who have u right to
her love.
In closing this imperfect sketch, we
would say impressively, there is nothing
in the world half so sweet, half SO in
trinsically good, as "nice girl" We
likened her influence to the breath of
flowers; let us try the simile again. She
is the sweetest flower that grows along
the path of life. There are others far
moro stately, far more gorgeous, but
these we only admire as we pass. 1t is
by the humble violet that we love to
rest.
Ono more word in conclusion. You
men who are fortunate enough to secure
the treasure of a 'nice girl" for your
wife, cherish her in yonr inmost heart.
Never let the dark clouds of anger and
doubt come between you; trust her,
contide in her, watch over her. Remem-
Der that there is no toll so hard, no sac
rifice so great, that she will not cheer
fully undergo for you. Value her, then,
and worship her next to your God.