The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
0he Popular Shh.
She is Well Groomed Both In Soul and
Body.

Body.
You have often seen the popular girl,
here or abroad but did you ever stop TO
analyge her with a view of discovering
the secret OF her popularity? l have
and except I'm rare cases have been able
TO classify the charms and make them mt
any popular girl. The few exceptions are
the possessors Of great beauty OF that
more subtle charm, which masquerades
under several names the most common
OF which are magnetism and personality
One characteristic OF the popular girl Is
repose she has thorough command OF
herself and steers herself calmly through
any and all situations. She IS resttul IN
these days Of exctability, when animauon
js defined to mean series OF nervous
twitches and meaningless grimaces and
laughs. The popular girl has a pleasing,
low pitched voice which makes even COM
monplace conversation pleasant 10 the
ear There Is nothing so wearing 10 the
nerves as a high-pitched. sharp voice. 1t
will not be excused even when accom-
panied by brilIancy Of mind.
Rut the popular girl knows how TO
talk. That does not mean that she talks
whenever she finds an opportunity, but
that she uses discretion in her choice OF
subjects and talks just long enough ana
often enough to carry the impression that
she is a brilliant conyersationalist' she
must be a good listener 10 do this. / re-
member meeting a man once at dinner
who had the reputation of being re-
r,arksbIy wise man. / was prepared for
all sorts of enjoyment in the lucky chance
which would favor me with his acquaint-
ance. and when | finally reached home
began to analyze my impressions and as
sect the man according TO my haoit'
was amazed to discover that not only
had he failed to advance an opinion OF
any kind. but he had not taken part in
the rather brilliant conversation OF the
sable-he had contented himself with
merely looking. wise. To this day l have
honestly believed that his reputation de-
pended upon nothing more solid than his
ability to initiate the owl-a stupid bird,
in my estimation.
The popular girl Is sure 10 be Wen
groomed There is a wide difference be-
tween "A woman deliberately dressed and
one who is well groomed. The former
NAV not have single mark Of gOOd
grooming and the latter may be clothed
,n nothing more expensive than a serge
skirt and cotton W list. / noted that DIFF
ference In the car yesterday morning
The passengers were mostly feminine,
and pretty gowns and hats were not lack
ing. Yet there was but one woman 10
whom the title well groomed' could be
applied. and she wore a crisp shirt waist
and plain sailor hat. But she literally
stood out" from the group for sickness
and crispness and a generally faultless
appearance Even her skin seemed DIFF
ferent from that of the other women, al
though you would not have said thai II
was a very good one. Her hair was
smooth and plain. and not nearly as
pretty in color as some near her and with
ali these drawbacks she made the other
women look dowdy and careless
A popular girl always carries whole
some. sweet expression on her face.
great many good hints might be taken
from actresses. who are trained 10 have
command over their facial muscles
Partly from habit and partly because
they take some degree of pride IN max
ing then salves attractive 10 the public
an actress is almost always very nice 10
look upon IL private life. That Is one rea-
son way they retain their youth and
whatever beauty they have until late in
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