The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-02

woman. proyided"--so long pause
that the interests becomes positively
intense. provided she scr5bles for
the papers, wears No. shoe, ana
chews gum"
He pauses amid a storm OF applause
and peals OF laughter.
The literary lady tries to look
supren,ely indifferent; but bushes
mixer than her dainty dress. she
w;thdraws a bit further from view
little black heel-and-toe slipper. and
when she thinks nobody is locking she
sorrowfully removes from her mouth
niece of delicious Zulu" But the
laugh is against her, and she knows y.
What is vonr answer TO the qles.
tion under discussion. Mr.. HarmarF
she says with becoming dignity, turn
ING to the Western man who, she reefs
iutuitively. is on her side
Eli take the woman. She's kinae.'
purer and easier to get on with. Sne.s
the better man Of the two, anyhow.
This answer is like himself, straight
forward and to the point.
The artist and Madonna smile IN
superior way; then give each OIL er
die-away glances of true soul-unaef-
standing. ;,
Now give us your own OPINION
saws the big blond man in his most
persuasive tone to the newspaper cor
respondent.
..My opinion? Why. it is hardly
worth while; but, of course, Will, II
you desire it.
..I'll confess I'm awoman-worshiper,
too. I'd take the woman, because she
be easier to get rid of. Men are SO
tenacious; and, then. she isn't quite SO
boring. She's foolish and whimsical
and uninteresting, but when she be-
comes uncomfortable YOU can snuh her.
and that is just one thing you cant Go
to man. There are so few OF them
. they are so precious-that when SOFT
headed, knock kneed little fellow asks
/, if he may escort YOU to a dance or PIC
mic, YOU must fall down on your knees
! and thank him; and your lovely eyes
! will till up with tears of joy at the idea
, of the other girls seeing you out with
E bean.
Yes. l'll take the woman. / don't
: particularly care for her, but she isn't
e a man and comes cheaper in the end-
!, The big blond looks scared and
eazes about with helpless. bewildered
! look, until he meets the sympathetic
. glance of Madonna's melting eyes ant
/ hears her swoft whisper that ''shs
o thinks men are very nice; SO big ane
2 brave, and they can take care of ON
II ever SO delightfully."-. She just don
know what she would do withou
!. them" For which little speech tn
q artist changes his pose to still NOR
,e insinuating one.
The big blond thinks her wonder
e. fully sweet little woman. aud wishe
>. that the newspaper correspondent wa
ar lust a bit more like her in some re
" spects.
- ..rIl take up the cudgels in defens
=. of nv own SEN" remarks man c
ID very attractive exterior. '.Iil choos
the man because he won't be alway
telling and talking about old 10y
j.. affairs-the men he might have MARI
he ed. He won't cry for the nloon-or
~ pair of diamond earrings when so'
in pocketbook is decidedly habby. The
,;r Won don't have to talk stuff to him a
to the time. You can discuss bnslne
matters, smoke fine Havana and tai
en- ii friendly--eh--ahem In short, yo
er can enjoy life with a lnan--be's a re
on aonable being"
to What! Spend all Of the days
..tl, n,a..p Nnt MIL
ne of ~" says the jolly. blue-eied ma
ire who tells all the Improbable yarns al
~ Jokes the other men so nnmercifnll
Ter .Why, Id rather 60 hang myse
Take the woman? That | will!
prs woman is a jewel, charmer. but
, is man--why, he's but poor worthis
me cuss at best. A toast to fair women
st .Tostortue aud tease.
Aud do just as they please
-. Eth take a man." declares TIDE PREF
e'o roguish-looking widow, with M
~" irresistible smile UP into the handsol
'e' blue ewes Opposite, II know where
| speak. The man. as life comps
'ce ion is not only endurable but likab
'nc ..Women are divided into only tn
my classes, beauties, geniuses and or
naries. and none of them would be p
20 ticularly pleasant for exclusive co
- partnership.
io'- ..BeautIes become lnsipid bee;
). they are wrapped up in themsels
i - Geniuses are so notwithstanding 81
their hues, chameleon like, with ev'
= change of weather or person; and Il
NV they are so queer. They keep you
las. "a, hot water continually. You
ias never quite sure what feat they '
~. attempt next. Why, I'd rather
YOU through almost any ordeal than
~. on two days in the house with gen
U,i The ordinaries are pleasant enough
usn their way. but there is an old ad
' oua that says .one may have too much
.. good thing
!o'. ION the other hand man Of ain
=. any type is worth studying out
suu enigma. sometimes like to solve.
no my ideal life would be nice Il
; ~ cabin home way ont in the |
are woods, with only nice old ce't
5ou woman to do all OF the real hard W.
a nice lazy old h,rse and nice
s.no old carriage TO drive intv town
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