The Washington herald., 1908-04-20
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIE II

/ I do not think it quite fare to the other
sex TO say that men require the women
, they marry to be slaves to family duty.
and that girls who contemplate matri-
mony must make Up their minds to the
thraldom Of never-ending domestic cares.
1t is said and by married women who
ought TO know better than discourage a
state that is not as thriving as It used
10 be for other reasons than this.
/
have no hesitation In saying that the
majority OF Overworked wives are not
driven TO that by their husbands. I know
of scores Of eases where it is distinctly
| displeasing TO the men who head the fam
/ lilies TO ind their wives tired and faded
after days Of self-imposed tasks. They
are willing to pay helpers, and would be
! immensely gratifed to have back the
woman who charmed them into matri-
mony. the smiling. care-free compan-
/ ions who always had time to spend on
any plans that might be suggested. These
men actually miss the companionship
they were led 10 believe would be theirs
| for life, yet their wives are so busy all
/ day that they receive with dismay un-
expected invitations TO go out in the
| evening.
There are brutes among men. but so
few compared with the wholesome, faith
ful mortals who are more than willing
to bear all the burdens 1T Is not diff
cult for girl Of ordinary intelligence to
pick prizes. and quite impossible for one
with proper degree Of self-respect to
be a down-trodden creature anywhere
That is why some men who made a first
wifes life miserable behave fairly well
with number tWo-she is OF different
ealiber, and he knows II. For the woman
who assumes a hard yoke, with her ewes
well opened, there can be little sympathy.
We could afford to forget her if she did
not have an unwholesome influence upon
impressionable youth She is usually the
one who believes It her duty 10 open the.
eyes Of women who contemplate matri-
mony, and in so doing starts young
wives on the wrong path, even If she
does not do more harm in hardening their
nature.
The majority Of US assume too many
tasks We have had the Importance of
utilizing every moment dinned into our
ears till we are afraid to rest properly
or take the recreation we actually need.
Despite the statements Of those who
claim TO know all on this subject, the
best work is not done by those who dig
away at unending tasks as long as they
can keep their eyes open. know By ex-
peTience that the hOusemaId who works
Systematically, divides her tasks to fit
the six working days OF the week, takes
a rest each afternoon, and let's nothing
| interfere with her allotted holidays. is a
heap more satisfactory than the drudge
who never seems to find the end OF a
days work
have had both kinds, and feel COM
petent TO make a positive assertion. The
same can be said OF the housewife with
an overweening opinion OF her own I'm
portanee In the scheme of life. Is it not
her duty TO contribute TO the happiness
as we'll as the bodily comfort of her fam
ily? And does she not owe something
10 herself? In all creation nothing but
the human being attempts a multitude
OF duties, though the work Of each Is
generally done in a thorough manner.
Eliminate, my friends. if you cannot
have assistance. Cut your work to the
quick before resigning yourself TO op-
preston. BETTY BRADEEN.