, 1907-08-29
Mnr1 In makr
Nnmr Gappu
By MADAME.

some very simple rules; in fact, their very simplicity makes it a matter
of much wonder that these rules are not more generally followed. One
of the primary rules is that the wife should always recognize that "Busi-
ness" with a capital "BO is the chief factor in her husbands existence.
make for happiness. No matter what delays or breakings of appoint
ments there may be, or other tantaizng upheavas of domestic arrange
ments, they should always be put down to the cares of Business"
Another important rule is never TO suggest that Edward is mwelL,
or to make inquiries as to why he is not in the very best of spirits. 1t is
much better to let Edward relieve his W mind o this subject, and a
little sympathy will do far more than minute inquiries; in fact, a kiss
on his literary, scientific, or commercial brow (as the case may be- will be
more grateful to the supposed patient than questions a to why is he look
ing ESQ i'll, or whats the matter with you, DEAR"
Again, the wise wife does not see everything, or at least she does
not pretend to e everything, and is not at all curious. For instance. if
George says he attended his masonic lodge on Wednesday there is no
reason in the world why he did not attend ii, even if the counterfeit of
two theater stalls happen to float out of his dress wastcoat pocket when
it is turned upside-down during bis absence! No doubt the circumstan-
tal evidence seems to be strongly against George, but these counterfoIs
may have been given to him by some friend who did not wish to carry
them home. That is very probably the simple solution of the whole ques-
ton, and some foolish wives would go on worrying about such a trhe as
this the whole day long, and probably tax George with not having at
tended his masonic lodge, and there would be a great deal of unpleasant
ness in consequence. No, the wise wife who wishes to have a happy home
knows very well that a man, if he is worth having as a husband, will. if
he has ever done anything that he would not are for his wife to know,
repent in time, and of his own accord relate the entire matter, a his con-
science will not allow him to retain it. The best way is to be amiable
over mysteries such as that referred to, never forgetting that the word
"amiable," if traced to its source, means lovable, and how anyone
expect to be beloved, if they are not lovabe, in other words. Amiablep
Who on earth can love a Mrs. Caudle for instance, and that women are
becoming more lovable every day is proved by the fact that N has to
go back to such an extinct type as Mrs. Caude for an example of-shal
We say IN over-talkative married woman. Nowadays such a type does
not exist.
By way of a final of advice, it is well never to accuse ones husband Of
neglect, no one is more sensible of the fact, if he is guilty, then he is him
self, and an accusation of at is now nearly six weeks since YOU too me
out" is not likely to lead to anything except a silly rejoinder to the eff
feet that it was impossible to take you in. Tom will no doubt in a yerv
short time sec the folly of his ways and thoroughly repent of his bad
behavior, and the wife will have preserved her dignity throughout, which,
of course, is a very important point!