The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-06
.RARER THAN Rose,
KNOWING HER MIND

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Rarcr than the blue rose OF the poet
and the idealist is the woman WHO
Knows her own mind, In other words,
the woman whose conversation and ac-
tions are tho result of settled purpose
and conviction. subordinating personal
impulse to practical requirements and
those imposed by the necessities OF
self-restraint and prudence. All w0.
men are inclined to inconsequence.
Their quick scnsibilitics and ready
sympathies stand in tho way OF their
logical development and render them
often vaciuating and uncertain. when
they should be firm and decided.
The effect upon the world at large
OF such weaknesses OF Character is
sometimes amusing, but moro often
esasperatlng to a masculine mind,
always on tho alert TO discover some
ground for just criticism against the
weaker sex.
miss Nellie said stupid John to
a dainty maiden, looking at him with
Nellie. you haven't given me my an-
"How can l." qucried Nellie. when
| I don'l know what the answer Is to
be-.
Then" declared John firmly.
l.there's nothing more for me to say,
except good-by. II l am going to
dozen other men, had better go and
end the matter as far as am con-
cerned. for once and all. am sorry
Ito have given you the trouble. but
that's over now" and John rose and
| grasped his hat with the air OF a
man to whom an ultimate decision had
l come as a relief.
Il al ~ hat
| do you mean and where are you go-
ing?"
| had an offer to join friend OF mine
lin the Philippines. took to-day for
considering his proposition and came
to you. shall wire him tonight
and sail with him from San Franz
cisco next week.
Nellics eyes filled with tears and
she looked appealingly at John. Il
| do not want you to co." she said
! TREMENDOUSLY why do you wish to
go? You have everything to mako
you happy here"
NO" John declared. II haven't
you. You have made me miserable
/ long enough can't stand your not
! knowing your mind In regard 10
marrying me. SO there's nothing for
me but new place and distant
one hope life Will bring you happi-
| ness. and that you Will always re-
member me as true TO you. Unfor-
| tunately for me. know my mind
1 too well to ever cnange. Good by
But Nellie. brought face 10 face with
the prospect of accepting John or Civ
ing him up. found her mind and. iti-
| stead OF responding to his good by.
| granted him the decision he had long
and vainly pressed for. 1t was some
years after their marriage before John
/ found the courage 10 confess that the
fiction OF the Philippines had been
/ invented by him In desperation. with
tho Intention OF bringing about just
tho happiness for him and Nellie
which IT eventually conferred.
But John" exclaimed his wife.
how could you be so cruel as to tell
me what you knew would grieye me-"
"Ah." said john with an air OF
wisdom. II had to wound to heal my
|dear. But for that story of my imaSi-
nation you might have remained until
to-day without knowing your mind.
l ! was just obliged to make II UP for
i YOU. CoNSTANCIA.
The New Flat Hat.
Women clamor for something new,
and as all millinery models arc more
or less extreme there arc soma
feminine heads that are not fittinsly
s. arrayed in the accepted shapes.
Paris has come to the rescue and
aid OF those who want change Of
headgear. The new hat Is a large
flat shape unrelieved by any percep-
tible crown. Whatever crown there Is
appears beneath the brim. thereby
ena bling sure position on the curls
under 1t.
It's unbroken surface has secured the
name OF the plateau. hat for our
latest. When developed in black panne
liz is most becoming to women who
have soft features and who can carry
we'll long, sweeping lire al the fore
head.
! Fur. as band, is used to define a
1 crown. At one side bunch OF hand
: some ostrich plumes towers and pro-
4 duces the effect of height.
SOFT sntin Wraps.
t Soft satins which are SO woven that
a fugitive coloring is the main feature
. are the favorites for evening cloaks.
There is new and beautiful decora-
a stion used on one Of these satin models
V lust over from Paris. 1t Is a long
!, panel embroidered with soutache. y
reaches from the collar down to the
t lower edge of the cloak. Wide hands
h Eedg go the loose sleeves. which follow
!, the line OF fashion and are cut in one
: Epiece with the rest Of the gown.
r The lower ends of the wrap are
d draped up and caught under the broad
n band of the panel.
a straight, high collar of embroidery
. is fitting top for the coat. which is
= bu,toned by black velvet disks and
t. cord.
: New Ideas III TUNES.
!. There are some simple little frocks
q OF ivory-white satin. or even of$sofi
muslin, that are claiming attention
these days, for theysform backgrounds
u fol. new ideas n#tunics. 49,
They are made with perfectly plain
Il bodice and skirt. the lower edge of the
& latter finished with two or three
IS flounces.
:. Over this foundation the separate
q As tunic is slipped. It is of chiffon, en-
q gbroIdered gauzc. silk net@or heavy
tulle and is belted in at tho waist
L line. The low neck, sleeve line ant
81 border are edged With band of soft
/ satin that matches the shade OF the
s. tunic. d55
IA B frequently thesetunics are elaborate,
lciIly trimmed with braid, silk embroidery