The evening world., 1912-08-22

manner that no one but the "gsntas-
man. and myself know that II has
occurred That's one kind. The other
10 che young mon meet socially. I
have been Informed that an known
a. . good Kid and whom there are
. number of people about receive
an unusual amount Of attention.
segrct. however. that very seldom
have . gentleman call on me for the
simple reason that win not sit on
the only couch In che room all eve
ming and submit 10 spasmodio hug
ginss and kisses. This 10 really true.
The young men I an acquainted
with all appear normal but their
conduct when alone with b girl
dossn't strike me a. though they
were sane. Ths - really true.
have never yet had . caller land I
have had many. ranging from the
age Of q to 90 that has not some
time during the evening or just be-
fore his departure asked. or tried to
ltiss me Generally. they try. think
I will have to remain being just .
good kid" until someone chances to
Soho shy W0J "no S8h WV Ah~
feel . girl should be treated
PRUDENCE.
HERE 10 A CHAMPION OF THE
CHARMING WIDOWS.
end to-day's discussion with some
further remarks by young men. one Of
whom enters the Lists to champion th'
charms of widows.
Dear Madam: I am what you
women term . woman hater. I am
Tar from such. but nevertheless
have somehow or other gained the
reputation. but tho fair eek u alone
to blame for II.
Tho moro Indifferent have become
to women, the moro interest they
take In me. although It's true be-
lieve II only to be such an interest
as they'd take in a new kind or toy
poodle or n hideous. though dear.
little bull pup. or fiddler crab OF
unusual proportions. Yes. I've even
been sought after by them. but do
you think It's turned my head7 Not
much. for l know positively as soon
as they get 10 know mo they'n
promptly begin to dislike me. espe-
cially II they're not widows. All
they're the ones that will give q man
his full value. widows. and not
merely his intrinsic value. No. now
adays the women want mon with
money. its this beastly fashion OF a
new sensation I suppose that's re-
old maids. They're miserable unless
they're INDUCING In the most far
fetched OF whims or idiouc fancies.
take up Hindoolsm. politics (when
they don't even know the first prln-
ciples of baseball and not even the
fundaments Of music) or pose as
critei IONS Of art when they can't
hardly draw q straight line. II we
men are money mad who Is respon-
sible? A good dancer. musician and
tolerable hnguist cannot make a hit
nowadays unless he can back It up
with Uncle Sans long green. II you'u
pardon the vernscular Consequently.
dear girls. you'll simply have to wait
until We make the money to place
you In houses OF Egyptian architec-
ture, with Reynoldses and Rem
brandts on the walls. real Turkish
TO walk on and Louis Quinze to Sit
IN, anu idQuih anu worm tl5huo
to dress in. e. Il. ].
Dear Madam: In all but two girls
know | find that one deploraOlo
fault-the lack of the ability to think.
Women. as a rule. give little atten-
ton to the future OF a present condi-
ton. One young lady In particular.
though. mas In my estimation the
making OF a brilliant career. able to
converse intenIgently on any topic
and fnds II a pleasure to do so. Har
idea of perfect comradeship II 10 10
honest In every detail She has no
especial girl chums. as she finds IL
more interesting 10 discuss subjects
| with young men. She does not mako
| a habit OF using slang.
She has my greatest respect. and I
admire her sincere ways and logical
ideas. Should she wish advice on
anything, she would simply come to
| me and state the facts and l would
do likewise should require informa-
ton. SUCH Is the perfect understand
| Ing between B. What other girl
would | be able to hold In such conf
dence? None that I know OF. Some
one else might simply laugh and say.
how absurd! No. the average Girl OF
nowadays I. TOO frivolous. as all she
seems to ask OF a man IL enjoyment.
and wouldn't care a whit 10 engage
in clean, wholesome talks concerning
topicS OF daily interest. The Othok