Middletown transcript., 1896-06-06
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on how to choose a husband-when one
does, women ought to give his remarks
attention, for the suggestions he adj
vances are sure TO be interesting II not
convincing.
s'Don't marry any man." says mas
culine philosopher, without duly con-.
sidering his tastes and habits, for they
offer pretty sure estimate Of the in
temper and bent of his char
acter. Refuse man of letters, though
his genius may promise to produce the
book of the century. hakespeare
himself was not a satisfactory life's
partner and authorship is sedentary,
brain-wearing. dyspeptic profession.
He WHO bends over a desk coming fine
sentenc. will likely scowl when the
baby walls, quarrel with his food, want
peace when the children romp, suffer
from insomnia and live chiefly on his
nerves.
s'Refuse him." Mr.. Stevenson con-
tinues, "just as you would the musical
genius, or even the vocalist or instru-
neltalist Who has too much talent.
Men uf that stripe always sacrifice
everything 10 their art, which leaves
you see, very short commons for the
wife. Your embryo Wagner is apt
enough fo be as full of crotchets as his
scores. He is always up to the clouds
or plunged in abysmal depths. The
practicing daughter, keeI.s
him on the wrask, his hours of compo-
sition or protracted practice sap all
the harmony from his mind and body,
while ambition rides him like a night
mare.
But If you must have husband in
the arts try painter or an architect.
An artist is the only man who knows
how to make poverty picture sque and
accept it with philosophy-dubbing col
ors on canvas, or drawing stately lines
is somehow a soothing occupation TO
the mind. There always fingers halo
of romance around the velveteen coat
and, tall easel andartists are by the re-
qu;rements # the profession, mole pa
tientlyhopeful than feye rishly ambi-
thus.
There is really much excellent ma
terial for a good husband to be found
among the journalists. A capable
journalist is eminently good-tem-
pered fellow; cheerful, energetic. has
keen understanding Of human nature,
comprehends the philosophy of making
the best of a bad bargain, leads busy,
healthy, varied life and as husband
stands a better chance Of succeeding
Ihan, for instance, Physician.
It's doubtful if the popular doctor is
much of a comfort to his wife. He
has too little leisure; his professional
claims are carried everywhere With
him, he is preoccupied, scarcely ever
good business man; but lawyer is to
be highly recommended, and politic-
lans have their strong virtues.
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Harmony is the great quality desira-
Bile in every household, but whereitcan
not be obtained save at the cost of the
Wife's selfrespect a battle royal is pref
srable. Nagging never accomplishes
tears rarely do. and protests
pass off like so many drops of water
rom ducks back, for when man
starts in TO be mean he knows pretty
we'll how to be as mean as possible,
ind in such case a woman l., justified
N showing some little reciprocal spunk
hat will prnye 10 him that he is moi the
,nly eatuie in the world blessed
with an opinion.
LIT any one IF our readers ok
,ver the list of her acquaintance and
zee If among them there is not one wife
Who would be- a great deal better off if
he just once in a while would speak
lp like woman of some spirit. 1t is
Ill very we'll t. preach on the meek
Tess of wives, The sweet submission TO
! lord aud master and all that sort of |
bH in these days when wum-
ms opinion is regarded AS an equal,
Ind of;tiInes the superior, of mans,
shy Oh, earth should she put up with |
ucil Arrogance of ideas in the home? |
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"BEAUTiFUL WOMEN"
.sOhl if l W. re only beautiful is
lie cry of nearly every young woman
whose face has tendency towards
loneliness.
Now, come to think Of it, is beau
if woman such an object Of envy as
he seems2
Plain women are prone to look upoL
ne who possesses u handsom face, as
heir enemy. In c0lse.i iuence shs is
lwsys receiving small stabs which
sonnd her keenly. No sooner does a
nan speak to her than he is supposed
0 be in love with her while any ordi-
AIRY civility is proof Of courtship.
Married or single, old or young, all |
,als creatures are supposed to be fas-
mated by her charms, and she cannot
pceive the smallest attention without
eing accused Of desperate airta-
on.
In This resps CT she does not enjoy
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