Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23

Whatever
The travellers conclusions may be regard
ing the comparative merits of her country
and another, she must not when the guest
of foreign nation forget to consider the
pride and the feelings of the strange people
among whom she sojourns.
There is so much kindness displayed by
| the charming American who leaves home
prepared to enjoy and not to criticise She
| may see many things which she does not
approve and suffer many inconvenience
| which are unknown1n her native land, but
she is travelling companion who is gra-
ciously willing never to do say anything
that sounds cruel or carping.
She eats what is set before her without
reference to the superior food that is served
daily at her own table. and she looks at the
waters coming down Lodore without IN
stantly informing her friends abroad that
Niagara is far better worth while journey
ing to see
Keen eyed she is also quick to accept the
customs of the country IN which she fndS
herself and respects them without protest or
ridicule. She Is prompt in noting that in
foreign shops she is expected to say good
morning to the clerks, that to speak to
strangers at table d hote is permissible, and
that the law or religion makes certain de-
mands to which she is not subject on the
other side OF the Atlantic.
for the time being her habit also, and in
consequence she is sure to charm and please
and to be an ever delightful companion
Talking
To a married woman at once puts man
at his ease; he is on no debatable ground;
she can neither suspect any Interior motive
nor does his untrammeled expression of
opinion involve any future responsibility.
Under such favoring circumstances a pure
minded noble hearted woman has golden
opportunity of giving expression to what Is
most dear and precious In the eyes and
hearts of her sex. In such intercourse the
youthful heart of man can receive the
most definite impressions of the loyalty Of
wife to her husband. of the symmetry and
grace of character whose basis is fidelity,
and whose satisfied heart seeks no admira-
ton beyond that which is hers inalienably.
There Is no limit to the inspiration such
friend can be to such man. All the world
looks cleaner, lovelier, and more worthy of
respect because she has shown to him
woman who thinks noble thoughts, who
loves gracious deeds, and only values man
when he declares himself worthy her re-
gard by high aims and steadfast effort.
Advice
Or reproof does more harm than good when
It is so rudely or roughly given that 1t
brings humiliation or indignation.
II from your Tedi dIeCtiOHdte iesoiu Aoi
a relative you wish to point out to her or to
him an error or correct a fault, do so as
gently and as cautiously you know how
and do not try to correct mistakes or point
out shortcomings too often.
Give your advice in private and always
give less advice than sweet. complimentary
speeches. A compliment Is not less but
more relished when 1t comes from a mem
Der of ones family than when It is a tribute
won from a stranger; and these signs of
appreciation that you give of some dear
ones wit, wisdom or beauty are little home
truths that are ever affectionately remem-
bered and come ever like gentle dews to
refresh the" seeds of affection and loving
kindness that are planted In our hearts.
ADA MAY KRECKER.