The San Francisco call., 1910-11-13
Further Notes on "The Man
Would Not Marry" and His
'eminlne counterpart

Feminine Counterpart
There may be some injustice TO men in
general n this short article but can give
only my own opinion and my own views
I would not marry q man who vas
financially unable 10 support me and keep
estimated his own worth above every one
else. or the man who had an opinion that
one else. However. I DO not believe that
would refuse 70 marry man who loved ne
thoughtfuI q the rights and happiness Of
others. tender 20 the aged and sick. capa-
With little margin for en- occasional XaeaI
loved him more than al else IN this world.
ELECIF HARLAN.
would not marry the unhealthy. sallow.
effeminate, undersized specimen, who boil
Eters up his suit with the tacetious remark
ferisls in small packages. Let him take
heed that such belief has been worn thread
T1tsdiness. iil-nature. too much curiosity.
likewise belong 20 this unfortunate p in
moral stamina worships the almighty
dollar" who can be bought by the highest
fnprovident one, wasting his substance in
riotous living ~ hile l would pray with
riches the love IN the cottage" dream
might be all right. but the bread. cheese
Very fsttenin' . according 10 weller:
twould pan. too. Not 70 save myself from
nan who does not command the respect OF
his fel iOwElan who holds no reverence FOR
wOnanhood. nor tenderness for the aged;
whom little children and dumb animals in
EtincrEelT Ehun. who. makes no effort to-
ward p higher Intellectual moral or spirit
ual development.
Does the gaping masculine world howl
be found outside the gates OF Paradise?
..Then. aIasi alas. FOR the wonian's fate.
Who has from a mob to choose a mattel
lis strange and painful mystery
The more the fish. The worse the catch:
TIE more the sparks. the worse the match:
Is fact il woman's history"
o,aiificstions I want in the woman I wish
"a ~ nav future wlfe2 I should say:
J. she must be woman in the highest
2 she must possess intelligence and cul-
She must understand thoroughly the
marriage state and the relation Of man and
4 She must be over 25. pretty. graceful
and attractive. IN al fair u look upon.
She must possess tact and know how to
She must be reader and an excellent
conversationalist. and be companionable at
ell zines. she must not forget that her first
duty is 10 her husband and family. She
owes u 70 her husband to respect his people
an6 friends. She must be queen OF the
home a lovabIe queen. She Sfnust not live
beyond her income; nor seek 20 dress be-
yond her means she must DC athletic, and
realize the great impoI tance Of outdoor
exercise. she must love 10 take long walks
once or twice ~ a week, out IN the fields
ana mountain She must realize Il il bar
barrie 10 incase her lovely body in a twenty
iuch c0rsC She was not created TO make
show OF herself every time she goes out
OF doors with her waist drawn IN 50
tidy. None Of that for me. ] want the
real article OF none. She should not
peer her husband 10 DO one-half her work
after he comes home IN the evening 1t is
the wifes duty to entertain her husband
while he is at home IN the. evenings This
is his haven OF rest. The wife should
ascertain IA what dress he likes her best
g. NV ideal model Of a wife IS one who
viii Try 10 please her husband al all times.
leave him in the morning with a kiss. greet
him in the evening with a glorious smile
and kiss. A pretty face a large hat and
huge earrings swinging IL her ears is my
model ~ ideal wife. When ] shall find
her I shall be happy WILKEs-BARRE-
On Being a Stepmother"
] have a friend who is a stepmother
who is. II fact. her husbands third wife