The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31
THE HOMAGE OF THE EYES.

II Is one OF the embarrassments OF, as
we'll as one of the tributes TO. the fair sex
that It is the object Of critical observation
at all times. 1t is an unmistakable sign of
good breeding when a woman can submit
20 the ordeal without nervously admitting
that she feels herself to be the object OF
observation. Sometimes the circumstances
are such that ill-bred exhibition by men
OF admiration. however innocent and COM
plimentsry. is Notifying; and while wom-
en- should school themselves TO retain self
possession under It. 1t may not be amiss
TO hint to men that their ocular attentions.
even though innocent and complimentary.
should be yelled or repressed.
The most trying situation for a pretty
woman is perhaps in a street ear. On the
streets or in a crowd In motion. the head
can be averted and the attention be es-
osped: but In a street car the masculine
eye Is apt 20 rove and 20 linger and return
again 10 lsnger on a graceful form
or a charming face. There IL moth
ing TO absorb the attention OF men,
and although they may politely raise
their eyes and pretend 70 bs In
terested in the overhead Advertisements
OF stores ana heslth-res toring pills 'end
hem-binders the magnet CT feminine
beauty viii draw back the sdm!riag glance
and rivet At recurring moments the fagi-
tive homage Of the eyes.
Some women can be CONSCIOUSNESS most
women must be--0f this unconscious fas-
eination. and yet show no sign. Others be
come FESTIVE and nervously bite their lips
in a vain and sometimes painful effort 10
appear a. ease. This may not always De
accompanied by resentment, but such evil
dent embarrassment should appeal TO the
Offending admirer to deslst. Mans wan
6-r.ng fancy VIII always turn TO tbs most
beautiful object Ia sight. That nay bs a
fine picture. fine horse or a fine dog; n
may - anything but everything wlH Weld
N attractiveness 10 the presence Of a
pretty woman. Il IS not 20 - wondered
at. taen. that mans appreciation Of
beauty should sooa weary OF a row OF mas
cuilns faces ana seek qualification IN the
contemplation % vouaaly charms. To
that extent forgiveness may bs asked of
the fair sex for ths offender. but TIA; does
not lessen tAs necessity FOR advising III
tie more cIrcumspection oa the part OF sus-
ceptlSs man.
There s another form OF thls homage
q ths eyes whica q not so excusabls and
perhaps not quite so innocent II may b
innocent q wrong But not innocent Of
vanity. Some women seek re admiration
some men cflsr IL. rot secsase they feel
e eat because they desire TO attract a.
teusion 20 therselve. BY Offering Il. The
danger - = woEnans seeking q and % &C.
ccpt,nx Z: ss thar her motives may Be mis-
Interpreted AID ltt.s harmless wornSaiy
vanity BE construed into sn invitation 70
further attentions. TIE more harmless IN
ttse't thls manifestation may be. the
wvestsr WI - the mobilization e. tie
woman wssa sAs aass the approach Is
5c.ag made.
vonAn's modest densanor - her
greatest charm ard ire moass,y should
sh.a.a !tsslf beneath the sweet ven Of
ecwucsy, iAsasS. Tbs VII not lessen I'D
ua.ratson. 3; may check is dem ors t-atien.
bnt g Will enhance re homage. Men may
take a3var.l se q co1dnesz but they never
icse their estpen tor raofesty. ana the as-
rairstian bern o; respect Is always a far
sr-ztss s-aor % woman tAaa the free
familiar an3 oGs-spokea response % too
ready invitation.
r Is no disadvantage % q woman 20 be
the eeHtsr Q. attraction IN any asSx-ue,sxe.