The Washington herald., 1909-06-25
OF FMTERESTTO WOMEN
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW


It Is dangerous for women to make pro-
miscuous acGuaintanees. especially with
men, have said that before, but the
thought came with new force after 7 had
shared the seat OF a man who was not
bit pleased to have any sort OF an inter-
ruption 10 his Irritation with the good
| looking young women in the seat ahead
He made room for me reluctantly, and
only after being requested TO do so by
hne-looking old gentleman in the uniform
Of Grand Army veteran. Nobody could
possibly have mistaken my seat-mate for
a gentleman. and the badge OF his calling
lay in the pencil behind his ear the open
travelling bag, and the thick bunch OF pa
pers on which he figured from time TO
time.
The smirlS on his cOuntenance was over
looked by the young woman upon whom
he shOwered small attentions. which in
cludsd penciled notes over which they
giggled. There was no mistaking the cir
cumstances of the acquaintance, even be-
fore the women left the car with care
less nod. and the man craned his neck TO
watch them drive away IN a big touring
car guided by a man who was, presum-
ably. father to one Of the pair. They had
been sufficiently indiscreet 10 leave their
visiting cards IN his possession, and after
studying them awhile. still smirking he
! tucked them away In a fat pocketbook
with a heap OF small papers and pieces OF
pasteboard- That episode IS going 10 fig
ure In the stories he viii exchange with
his fellow-salesmen and those cards win
be offered as proof OF his veracity.
That man can claim acQuaintauceship
wherever he meets them now. and they
will have no Just cause for resentment.
They will probably be ashamed OF him.
but that VIII not wipe out the fact OF
having once been on friendly terms with
him, and they know absolutely nothing
about him. He may be a family mamie
looked quite old enough for that honor
and he Is sure 10 boast Of his conquest.
know OF great annoyance experienced
by an indiscreet girl. who made a deep
impression on a man who was not a de-
strable acquaintance. She met him by
chance. and accepted courtesies without
drawing the line OF advancement. and he
presumed upon the acquaintance 10 way
lay here on all occasions and call al her
home. In desperation she confided IN her
brother, who first lectured her severely
and then sent the man about his business.
But he could not shut his ears 20 the
things the ill-bred fellow said about her.
because they were true OF her and all
women who place themselves at the
mercy OF mans tongue. In a country
store recently where I was waiting for
car three young men tried 70 be amusing
10 the half dozen women and men watt
ing for the same reason as myself. The
theme Of their amusement was a woman
who had loaned q signet ring 70 one OF
the number, and was goOd-naturedly ac-
cepting their rude jokes, till one OF the
pair reached below his collar and drew
out string 70 which was attached the
ring. Then the atmosphere or the place
changed. for the possessor OF the ring
was angry and humiliated at the dis
closure OF his sentiment. and a deal OF
hard talk reflected somewhat upon the
young womans character. No name was
mentioned. but her Identity was plainly
established by those who knew the men.
That can surely do her no good, and Is
likely to work her harm
BETTY BRADEEN