Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

W lM shop devoted TO the
EMN<~ buying and selling Of
literary antiquities and curiosities that STAR
reporter came across little work entitled
"Love Making, or the Art Of Being Popular
With the Ladies" In fact, it was a compendium
Of information "a to how to WOO, describing the
proper methods for gaining the affections Of
women in every condition Of life. With the
notion that some of the rules given on this i'm
portant subject are likely to be useful and in
structive to bachelors contemplating matri-
monv few Of them are quoted here:
HOW TO WOO AN HEIREss.
"The principal difficulty in making love to an
heiress." says the book, sis to remove the i'm
preston that you are prompted by mercenary
motives Heiresses are very suspicious unless
their admirers are wealthy. This is natural, in
asmuch as there are SO many adventurers who
make 1t their business to seek for women with
money. These, however, are usually foiled
You must at all hazards remove the idea that
You are after money. Refer to it frequently as
being bar to happiness and conjugal enjoy
ment. Enlarge upon your own prospects and
ability to maintain a wife. Tell her you would
advise her on marrying to place her wealth in
the hands Of some trust company, subject to
her own order.
TO COURT SENTIMENTAL GIRL.
"Study Shakespeare and get familiar with
hio AuAaBciy hHu pOluteu sayings. lou Will HHu
in him an inexhaustibe fund of material suita-
BILE for all occasions. Do not be in hurry to
propose. Sentimental young ladies usually
like long courtships. With presents you must
be sparing. single flower will often be more
highly appreciated than costly set Of jewelry,
rs well as considerably cheaper. Choose for
the time when the all-important question ia to
to some retired spot. You may come to the
point by addressing her in an impassioned man
ner as follows:
"'Oh. my sweetest Angelina.
BY the blue sky and all it's crowdiug stars,
love you better, oh, far better than
Woman was ever loved, &c.
The following would be very effective:
60" single star
Is rising in the east. and from afar
Sheds most tremulous luster; silent night
Doth wear it like jewel on her brow.
And yet more like art thou jewel rare &c.
MAKING LOVE TO A LITERARY LADY.
"To the true literary lady the duties of
wife. as relating to the management Of house,
rearing of family, DC, are decidedly repug-
nant. Better not talk to her of such matters
You must make every meeting with her feast
of reason and flow of soul. She will expect
you to be acquainted with all the new books
Gather up all the latest gossip relating to au-
thors and the literary world. Always be we'll
views of books Find out her favorite authors
Above all, admire the productions of her own
pen, and use your influence to get them into
print She will probably not show much DEM
onstrative affection. Marriage. if shs consents
to it, will be looked upon by Ler simply as
union Of mind
HOW TO SPARK BAsHFUL GIRL.
"The greatest trouble is to get on familiar
terms with a girl who is excessively bashful.
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found that her diffidence is only on the outside.
Having obtained her confidence you can use
your own discretion in asking her to name the
day. which she will usually leave to YOU. These
bashful girls are dear precious creatures, and
when married make the best Of wives.
TO COURT A PROUD YOUNG LADY.
"Make yourself familiar with her family az
fairs, and take care to know who among her an
cestors or relatives have figured conspicuously
in the world. Let her See that you value
position and ability above all things. In giving
presents let them be of great value az rossible
they will generally be favorably received Ap-
proach your formal proposal indirectly and
with deiicacy. Ask her what she thinks is a
sufficient income to justify scouple in marry
ing. Refer to your own means of supporting
wife and paint your prospects in the brightest
colors. Girls that are proud, even if they do
not bring wealth, are generally very satisfactory
wives.
CoURTINa DoMEsrrcALLY INCLINED GIRL.
''Girls Of this class are rare in these DAYS of
progress and social reform Take care that
she understands you to be young man of viz
tous habits. 1t would be well for you to have
some notions about marketing and the prices
OF domestic commodities. Let her see that
you are earnest and industrious and that your
tastes and incinations all tend toward home
You may bring this to her attention by refer
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and others who are compelled by their
occupations to be away from their
homes; you can dwell upon the mis-
cry it would cause You to be SO
situated. For present nothing can be better
than some neat device of your own handwork
In proposing assure her that it is no sudden
frenzy. but the result Of patient waiting and
reflection. Finally tell her that she is the one
and the only one capable Of making your home
happy.
TO WOO RELIGIOUS YOUNG LADY.
"Ciirls of q religious turn of mind are usually
susceptible. You will not have much difficulty
in getting an introduction to her. Church and
Sunday school will offer opportunities for ac-
quaintance without formal introduction. If
she is engaged in the Sunday school become
attached to it at once; if possible, take a small
class. Praise her favorite clergyman, and he
enthusiastic in the cause of missionary enter
prises. The popping of the question will come
spontaneously AT tne proper time.
MAKING LOVE TO AN OLD MAID
''In making love to an old maid Won will do
well to devote your conversation largely to
domestic matters. Let her see that you appre-
ciste the comforts of home, and be sure to
show disapprobation of those who rush head
long into marriage without the guidance of ex-
perience and the prudence which comes with
years. Admire her neatness and preciseness
Speak to her concerning the merits Of clergy
men you are acquainted with. Do not be too
enthusiastic in the praise of children. When
once you have gained her confidence you can
indulge in little sentiment; she will not object
to receiving those endearments which her
younger sisters insist upon with such vehe-
mence. When she allows such freedoms you
can pop the question without further delay.
HOW TO WIN AN ACTRESS
"The principal requisite for the courtship of
an actress is money. You will have use for
this all the time. These women have the faculty
Of getting through more money without any
thing to show for it than any Of their extrava-
CANT kind. You can first attract her notice by
causing to be inserted in Sunday or dramatic
paper favorable criticism on her performance
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