St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-06

course of the paler luminaries, and
studied the curious laws which govern
the social armament.
AS \ PRELIMINARY STEP,
and by way of opening her eyes,
let the girl who would be a
social success pick out two or
three gentlemen of different charac-
teristics-say scholar, man of the
world and plain, unaSSuming business
man. and inquire of each what manner
of girl he admireS. The chances are
that all three will reply that the girl
with superficial accomplishments
creates but passing interest, and that
it is the one with the hOuSewifely vir-
tues who wins their enduring regard.
But let Miss Debutante receive this
statement with degree of skepticism,
and quietly watch for a while how far
the actions of the three gentlemen bear
out their assertions. She sees the
scholar seeking relaxation and gaiety
with the bright girl who chatters such
agreeable nonsense, while he turns his
back on the studious girl who might
want to discuss the latest scientific
theories with him. She sees the man of
the world cOurting favor from the dash
ing girl who possesses talent for
clever small talk that keeps ever about
her circle of witS-men of letters and
genius; she will know how to entertain
his friends, draw about his table in
fiuential men, and develop a social
power that may even have a financial
value. And where is the solid man of
business? Pressing attention upon the
| pretty girl who has mastered IN every
detail the mysterious
ART OF DRESSING WELL
the girl has the high-bred graces he
! never had time to cultivate, and is we'll
| fitted to display the wealth he will
| lavish upon her in diamonds, gorgeous
apparel, snowy eQuipageS and costly
| houses. Meanwhile the modest maiden
with the housewifely virtues has fallen
victim to the impecunious youth who
wants, and in truth needs a help-mate
to push him along life-journey that
promises little more than briers and
| stones: just as the girl of brains has
been martyrized by dull young man
W no hopes by such cOmpanionship to
| catch a reflection of the wisdom he
| vaguely admireS, but has not mind
enough to understand. And now, Miss
! Debutante'S observations having
brought her to the justifable con-
| cluSion that all the world theories one
way and practices another she will, if
! she is quick-witted as well as ambiti-
Gus, take unto herself a few pointers
and shape these with a sure social
policy.
THE MAIN POINTS.
First of ali. learn that simplicity of
manner is no longer admired.
Be ScrupulOus about pronuncia-
ton; watch out for changes, and use
dramatic infections. Use always the
broad a. 1t not only happens to be pOpu-
lar among English imitatorS at the pres
! ent time, but is great improvement at
all times over the nasal to which the
social aspirant-if Western born-is ac-
customed. If you are clever enough to
assume a foreign accent, you may con-
| graduate yourself. 1t is very ''fetch-
| ing" If, however, you have not a
special talent for this, don't attempt it,
else you will make yourself by-wOrd
among your friends and an object of de,
risiOn to your acquaintanceS. But if the
gift of linguistic imitation Is yours, cul-
tivate il with due gratitude; you may
like to have the satisfaction of having
it said of you. as a susceptible widower
once said of an extremely attractive
young lady, who affected most cherm-
ingly a decided French accent, ''The
most fascinating thing about Miss May,
think, is her beautiful brogue." A
fair education is necessary, though not
thorough one. A very little know-
edge of the sciences will suffice, but it
is well to devote considerable attention
| to history and literature. Skim over
monthly magazines and current Ameri-
can literature and learn to
CRITICISE BOLDLY.
Your criticism cannot possibly be
! more commonplace than much of the
popular writing. Have some knowl-
edge of the old world poets and novel
lists, and know enough about music and
art to discuss them with a judicious use