The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-29
BEST CHANCE
OF MARRIAGE

There are a few girls who seem to
realize what a man really requires IN
q wife. II is necessary that a girl who
wishes 20 be happily married 10 a good
and true man should remember that In
choosing a life partner a man invar-
iably decides on a woman who, were
she a man. would be his best friend
and closest companion.
Some men. OF course, marry their
opposites. But the majority incline to-
ward the woman whose tastes, char
acteristics. and sympathies are identi-
cal with their own.
There are many girls who cannot
take an interest in a mans pursuits
and ambitions in life. They live in a
purely feminine world. so 10 speak.
composed mostly OF dress. fashion. and
amusement. Occasionally they may
dabbIe ia domestic work; but they re-
gard the latter in the light Of a novelty
instead OF something TO be seriously
undertaken and thoroughly learned in
order TO TT them for the position of
wife which they may one day attain.
To them a mans work and ambitions
are as difficult 10 understand as the
Greek and Hebrew languages They
hope the man in whom they may be
interested will succeed In what he
wishes TO do. but beyond that they are
not capable Of thinking or acting with
him.
A man wants more than this from
the girl he is to marry. She must sym
pathize with him and his ideals, and not
only sympathlZe. but gain some lntl-
mate knowledge Of his work ana aTl9I-
lions. so that he may be able 10 tax
TO her and be understood.
By tactfully inviting a man 10 talk
over his worries and dlfncutues, a SiIi
can learn all she needs about MS inter
ests in life. And IL Is surprising now
a man VIII be drawn 10 her IN cOnse-
ouence. IL is 10 her ne Will come TO talk
over his triumphs and failures. know
ing full well that he Will obtain delight
fui praise or sympathy and co!aIOrt-
ing words. which viii encOrage him "a
make anotncr start.
The simperias. gushing, frivolous sirl
does not appeal to the average man
She appears To- be TOO selfish. There
seems to be little concern or thought
for others in her nature. OF course,
there are f-'W men who Ike what may
be termed t1e thoroughly serious-mind-
ed girl Shc must be one who can
feminine foibles which make a woman
so dear to a mans heart. At the same
time. she must be capable of deeper
feelings. and the girl who can combine
these characteristics has Dy far the best
chance of marrying.
The practical-minded girl, as well as
the serious-minded, is much sought
after by men IN search of "A wife.
A man knows a girl has domestic quail
tiles when he hears that she makes her
own frocks. and thinks a thing may be
as fashionable If 1t is inexpensive as II
it is costly
II she can tell how dinner should be
cook ed, whether she can cook meals her
self or not; if she knows the value OF
ready money. and has a horror of being
i'm debt; then he knows that, as a wife
she will save money instead Of spending
il laVishly and recklesslT.
Be circumspect la your conduct al
home. more especially when a prospec-
tive lover visits YOU. He knows. beyond
all possibility of doubt, that the girl who
is the best sister and daughter will make
the best wife.
Girls should study and practice the
virtue of strict economy.
The reason that more do not marry in
these days is because the expense OF
keeping I'D a comfortable household is
far beyond the income Of the averag &c
man.