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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08

L"HERE is a lady lecturing around
the country" said the Manicure
u Lady, ION the subject OF how
much education a girl should have be
fore she is ready to be a wife and moth
err The lady lecturer must be a col
lege woman. because she says that for
one thing no girl ought to think Of mat
rimony until she has went through
some college. Now, amt that the limit ?
Goodness knows, George, I have never
went through no college, though nobody
would have thought it until l told
them, but II 1 amt ready to step right
up to the altar and whisper them sweet
words that makes so much trouble in
this world, then no woman is"
Doesn't Go.
That's all nonsense" agreed the
Head Barber. MY wife never went TO
college, and she is just as smooth a
wife and mother as you would ever
want to see She can't figure out no
problems in geometry, but she can make
s25 a week look like Carnegie's income
when 1t comes to managing a house
and she knows more love than Latin
She couldn't be no better wife II she
had went 10 twenty colleges"
This lecturer says that in order to be
a perfect wife and mother. one should
have read all about all the great lovers
and wives Of history. That sounds kind
Of like hot air to me, because most
of the great lovers in history that I
have read about wouldn't be no exam
pie for a bride to copy after nova
days. Fancy a gent marrying some
beautiful girl that was gated ike Cleo
patra and settling down with her in
Georgia somewhere. Imagine her cut
ting loose the way Cleopatra did, or
katherine Of Russia! Oh, dear. guess
the merry villagers wouldn't have moth
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
Why He Waited.

rs anybody waiting on you. mad
amp" inquired the shopwalker
Yes, sir" retorted the middle-aged
matron, fierCely. Il reckon they're
waitin' to see If I won't go away
without stayin' for the dime in change
that's owing to me-"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
Nothing to Say.

Women must consider 1t dread
full fate to be an old maid" unused
Mr.. Chugwater.
They do Josiah" said Mrs, Chug
water What terrible sticks they
sometimes marry to escape,"
Then Josiah rubbed his chin and
said nothing
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
THE FATHER is RIGHT.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am 20 and have known a
young lady of II for the past IS
months, and for one year have
been keeping company with her
We are very anxious to get mar
ried within Snort time.
When submitting our intentions
to her parents the other day, her
mother didn't seem 20 object, but
her father told me that I had bet
ter wait tin / have finished my
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
Snap x
X Shots
BY Lillian LAUFERTY.
HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT

IT HE girl who marries to be sup
- ported is doing quite a bit to
support herself?
There are girls who love to tempt
men and then to shudder in horror
at masculine susceptibility.
Some girls wear low shoes Just as
soon as the bargain sales in silk
hosiery begin?
The girls who scream when kissed
are theirsown best little press agents Z?
There are numerous girls who take
whole afternoon to dress for a
dance and then have nothing to show
for it?
The most "babbling brook" CONVEX
sationalist woman you know may be
willing to listen when money talks 9?
II there Is one eligible bachelor in
the community a great deal Of fem
mime time will he given over to the
discussion: Has he no morals-or no
luCk?"
Which brings us to the considera-
ton Of
SONNET OF PARTING.
BY Michael Orayton.
Since this is so, come let us kiss and
Nay. / have done-you get no more
Of me;
And I am glad-aye. glad with all
my heart
That thus so cleanly / myself can
free.
Shake hands forever. cancel all our
vows;
And il at any time we meet again.
BE II not seen in either of our
brOwS
That we one jot Of former love retain.
Now, at the last grasp of Loves
latest breath,
When, his pulse falling, Passion
speeChless lies,
When Faith is kneeling by the bed
of death,
And Innocence is closing up his eyes,
Now, at the last, when all have
given him over
From death to life, thou mightst him
yet recover.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
BETTER NOT SEE HER AT ALL.
Dear Miss Fairfax.

am 10 years of age and deeply
in love with a girl three years my
junior and my love is returned.
Being too young To keep steady
company we have agreed to part
for two years. VIII you kindly
advise me how often I would see
her, or will just correspond with
her? ANXIOUS.
Your determination to wait till she
has grown does yo. credit, but I am
afraid that the occasional sight of her
win make you long to see her oftener
and cause your resolution to weaken.
Content yourselves with writing
once a month. Work hard, save your
money and he true to her.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
-. Advice to the Lovelom BY BEATRICE TAlsTAz- "

law course in college and then
marry when I have obtained a
degree. Would you advise me to
wait? RALPH.
Wait till you are through college, by
all means. ! am convinced that by
that time you viii decide of your own
volition to wait still longer-till you
have accumulated a practice and are
able to earn A living.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
Bad to Worse.
Peace at Home.

First Clubman-Why do you allow
your wife to be militant suffra-
gette?
Second Clubman-When she's busy
wreCking things outside we have
comparative peace at home.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
NO AND YES.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

Are third cousins much rela-
ton. and is it right for a girl to
tell a man who calls to call
again? ANXIOUS.
The relationship known as third
cousinship" is so distant as to be
beyond consideration unless one en-
joys a burdensome accumulation Of
relatives.
It is proper for a girl to ask a
caller to call again, and the gracious
thing to do.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
One Woman S Story =:
By VIRGINIA TERHUNE VAN DE WATER

Hrs. Van de Water, i1hOse stories of
marriage, miShGps and miseries haze
IRON for her a ride reHOCn. begins in
the tO'i0WiHg chapter HclC serial Of
absorbing interest. 1t icW be CON
tanned IL The Georgian ICith three
iiStGUmeHtS each iCeek.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
LET ME DECIDE FOR YOU.
Dear Miss Fairfax

Dear MISS dlTldA-
am IS and have been keeping
company with girl one year my
junior. Some days ago we had a
misunderstanding which parted
us. Thinking it was all over be-
tween US, ] took a girl friend Of
hers out. She heard Of 1t and 1t
made her feel very bad. She loves
me and I love her. ! do not know
whom to choose w. p.
Choose neither. Here are the rea-
sons: You are only IS. which 81" too
young for a man to go wife hunting
You do not really love either girl If
YOU entertain for one moment a doubt
rs to which is the right one.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
Everything Wrong.

The express started again with
sudden jerk and she was flung again
against the man behind her. This
time she heard only too plainly what
he said, but she pretended not to hear
She was too tired to feel resentment
Even in the high. well-ventiIated
schoolroom the atmosphere had been
humid
This was surely one of those GAYS
in which everything goes wrong
unused the girl. Twice she had been
reprimanded for inattention. She had
botChed a recitation in mathematics
usually her easiest subject. She was
worn and irritable, and remembered
with a sinking heart that there would
be no respite for her tomorrow
Monthly examinations were due and
these meant examining far into the
night. Once more she sighed and
shifted her load of books from one
arm to the other. Nothing in the
world seemed cheering or encourage
ing. She was unhappy and half sick.
The express, roaring along between
stations was gradually overtaking a
local train. The slower cars were,
for a minute, even with the express.
and Mary gazed absent mindedly
through the windows Of the car
speeding along scarcely four feet
away. A young, fresh faced man in
a gray suit and SLOUGH hat stood in
the aisle of the local. His eyes met
the girls eyes, and he smiled in frank
amusement at the encounter. The
girl was suddenly aware of the look,
hut she did not smile in return, yet
she forgot for a second that she was
uncomfortably warm and that her
books were heavy.
Suddenly she started and leaned
closer toward the window through
which she was gazing at the local
passengers. The man caught her eye
again, and smiled cheerfully then his
look changed to one of bewilderment
as the girl in the express made a
warning, frightened gesture. She
was a queer creature, he decided,
and. although he still smiled, he
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08

NOLAlhii oDAl ~ ~ tSHf-Nl DN a sltIAtA
young girl
MY voice" said Miss Archer-"I
have Conscientiously tried to cult
vate that, remembering that even our
kindest critics from other shores
speak of our throaty or nasal tones.
Her Belief.
81 think that all expression comes
from the diaphragm. A pleasant
voice. smooth acting. the expression
of your own emotions. proceed nor
mally from the deep muscles and or
gans of the diaphragm. So l have
set my head to control that.
when l am out in the woods in
summer riding, walking or just lying
relaxed under the great health-g giving
trees-pines and oaks and fragrant
balsam-I read or recite; but all the
while l am placing my voice-trying
I try am not sure that I succeed"
This is one of the greatest secrets
of beauty I have ever heard, for in
deed a low, musical voice is an ex-
telltnl lnluB III NOllldH. anu W ICI
am alone by shore or stream or in the
cathedral woods this summer l mean
to learn in the great outdoors to have
a voice as much like Stella Archer's
as practice and effort-and nature!-
viii permit.
But for the glowing beauty Of the
body as well as the soulful beauty of
the voice this young leading woman
has also taken thought.
81 begin my day" she told me,
with one simple exercise: l stoOp
over, with firmly held knees, and
touch the floor again and again with
finger tips. My bath follows this lit
tie exercise. which makes me flexible
for the day. Then I have light
breakfast, which begins generally
with stewed fruit
you know stewed fruits and the
simply cooked vegetables of the
spring and summer are wonderful
tonics for the system. Every spring
go on a regular asparagus diet
eat it hot or Cold-vegetable or salad
in fact I eat it so earnestly and
untiringly that it becomes almost ap-
petizer and dessert as well as per
forming its natural functions.
That is how l look after my gen
eral health. But, oh, dear me, how
many details there are to be attended
to-feet and hands and teeth and hair,
for instance. Don't you think teeth
and hair are especially Important"
And. looking at Miss Archer's shin
ing brown crown of glory and the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08

heart. SO this was Paris!
Warren had left her to watch their
bags while he hurried of to see about
the trunks. Now she saw him coming
back followed by a man with Inter
prefer" on his cap.
Just this way. sir" as he picked up
their bags and led them to a large room
where the baggage of all the passengers
from the steamer train was spread out
on long benches.
why, ] thought there wasn't any
custom duty in France" exclaimed Hell
en-, as she watched the French inspec-
tors going through the trunks.
Its mainly on tobacco and matches,
madame" the interpreter informed her.
But they're very strict about that"
Warren located their trunks under
&C" the Interpreter then got them
an inspector who spoke broken English,
pocketed his tip and hurried off.
Cigars cigarettes tobacco -
matches?" demanded the inspector, tap
ping their trunks.
Not in there. All I've got's right
here" and Warren opened up his suit
case and took out a half box of CT
CARS and a few cigarettes
open this!" the inspector pointed to
the larger Of the two trunks, which
happened to be Helens
The next moment he was turning
over Helen's "friikens." while she
looked on in indignant protest that any
one should expect TO find cigars or
matches there. Suddenly he drew out
a small leather-covered case. but found
it was only a sewing case fitted with
nc nd
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
3 3 Beauty Secrets of Beautiful Women 2 2
4yhyT Hova Local. Voice Ca Be Oba6ud

teeth that added so much to the
charm Of her winsome smile, l de-
cided that teeth and hair were indeed
very important"
DO tell me of your methods OF
preservatiOn-and encouragement for
hirsute and dental loneliness" said l.
Let US begin at the end said Miss
Archer. For the teeth-a good den
list, a good denufrice. a good brush
and plenty of use of all three.
And now, hair-that is one of my
ret subjects. l wash it and wash it
and l brush it and brush it-long,
even, firm strokes from the crown of
the head to the end of the hair. And
never touch tongs or curriers' to my
hair, which is perfectly straight-but
would you not think that it had a
bit of natural wave?
Another Secret.
We'll, now, l viii tell you the Sc
cret of how l fluff it, And any girl
may do 1t and get as good results or
far better ones, for l have just ordi-
nary hair" said Miss Archer with far
more modesty than accuracy.
Il just dampen it with hot water
when / begin to dress, and then l
push il up from my ears toward the
central part, and press it into waves
around my forehead. towel or soft
absorbent cotton takes up the damp
ness from the wetting that began the
process and trains the fluff in place.
Now, does not that sound easy?"
A truly musical voice and hair fluffy
with vitality and light instead of lank
and dispirited from inattentiOn-they
are worth having, are they not2 Even
the initiating two Of Stella Archers
charms will not make us all charm
ing Stella ArChersi
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
CHAPTER I.

MARY DANlFORTH sighed in
wi WEAKNESS and annoyance as
the crowded subway car
came to a standstil with a violent
Jolt and jar The man next to her ut
tered an unintelligible exclamation
and glanced at her angrily. The girl
knew that she had trodden on his foot,
nut she did not venture an apology.
She released her hold on the strap
long enough to take a handkerchief
from her handbag and wipe her
damp face. The train was disagree
ably warm. 1t was the afternoon
rush hour and the car was packed 10
Its utmost capacity. The air was
dead. and 1t nauseated the girl slight
ly. The strong odor Of perspiring hu-
manity assailed her nostrIls, and the
Whirling fans on the ceiling only
served to beat the overcharged at
mosphere into her face Her right
arm was numb from clinging to thu
support above her, while her lef;
ached with the weight Of the books
she "a r-rdad
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
o q The Manicure Lady o Q
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.

ing to talk about at ALL would they,
George?"
she would get pinched on the start
that kind OF a bride" said the Head
Barber. THAT kind of speed don't go
no more"
IF wives and mothers had to go
through college there wouldn't be so
many happy homes as there is" said
the Manicure Lady ut don't make no
difference to a man whether the girl
he loves ever went to Vassar or not.
Love is blind, you know, and a gent
amt going to be too hard on a I'M
learned lady If she is there with the
form and face and disposition. Brother
Wtfred is going with a doll now that
he thinks he is going to marry The
poor boob writes her about three poems
day and moons about her the rest
Of the time He calls her his Minerva,
and you can't beat that title, can you?
Minerva was the Goddess Of Wisdom,
Wilfred told me, but this girl he is in
love with don't know a Greek goddess
from a second-row chorus girl doing
the small time. She was up to the
a L
with a older sister that didn't know any
more than she did She handled her
English the worst have ever saw It
handled, and all the time there sat my
poor fool brother beaming at her kind
of tender and whispering, Minerva, my
Minerva Gee, George, II gave me
the willies for fair.
Bad to Worse.
Yes. l guess love is blind enough"
said the Head Barber. land even if il
wasn't blind men wouldn't expect a lot
of book learning from the women they
want TO make their wives. Too much
book learning might put a wife where
she saw a lot Of shortcomings in her
own husband. and usually when things
is that way in a household things keeps
going from bad to worse until the beans
is spilled"
I've got education enough to keep a
husbands love" said the Manicure
Lady. but l guess l amt got enough to
land the husband in the first place, much
as l have went to school"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08

shrugged his shoulders. The panto-
mime had taken but few seconds
then the express drew slowly away
from the local, and the man in gray
had slipped behind, out of sight
Gordon Craig, of Texas, rubbed his
forehead in perplexity. glancing
about him. The car was full of
stOdgy, self-centered people for at
this nour even the local trains are
crowded. Most of the passengers
were absorbed in their newspapers
or were staring vaCuOusly at moth
ing. Craig could see no reason why
pretty girl in another train should
be startled into making a violent
gesture to him. a complete stranger
to her. He glanced down at his
well-fitting clothes, took off his hat
and looked at it swiftly. then dropped
his eyes to his polished boots He
could, however, see nothing sans
and gave it up. New York was a
funny place. But that was certainly
pretty girl The swarthy little man
who had been crowded close to him
now began to fight his way to the
door, and Craig made space for him
to pass and for the passengers who
had alighted from the express at Sew
enty- second Street to enter.
A hand was laid lightly on his arm
as the train started again. Turning
he saw the girl at whom he had
smiled in the express. She spoke be-
fore he could find his voice
Il think" she said gravely and di-
rectly, that you have lost your wal
let"
The Texans hand went to his in
side pocket. He started then an
swered calmly, Yes, it's gone! How
did you know"
The little man who was standing
next to you took it. l saw him from
the other train. l tried to warn you
but you didn't understand"
The man smiled at her in admira-
ton. That was mighty white of
YOU he said, "and | was thick not
to understand. I'm afraid New York
is a little too swift for me still.
started out with a good bit of money
in my pocket, and I've only got
subway ride to show for it. l reckon
I'd better get out at the next station
and walk back to my hotel. That
chap cleaned me out good and plenty.
I'm mighty obliged to you just the
same"
The girl hesitated. 'I could let YOU
have enough to get back to your ho-
tel" she ventured, flushing with en-
barrassment. IT'S rather hot for a
long walk"
Letter to Her Father.
He looked at her keenly for a sec
ond. "Tll borrow a quarter from YOU
gladly II you'll give me your address"
he answered gravely. 'Tll have to
have it so that l can send the money
back to you" he allied
You can send It to my fathers Of
fee" she rejoined, coldly
That suits me perfectly" ne
agreed, taking out a pencil. He bent
his head to catch her low-voiced d.
rections, then looked up with a flash
Of amusement in his brown eyes.
Il declare" he exclaimed, this is
a coincidence! Miss Danforth. l hap
pen to have in my pocket a letter Of
introduction TO your father. He is
one of the New York men I am here
to see. | may have an opportunity
II Mr.. Danforth will permit--to re-
turn this quarter to you in person.
Thank you. and good bye, for tho
present. This is my station"
And, before she could reply, he hal
lifted his hat and was gone.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
Very Deceiving.

In spite Of the reassuring sign, Eng
fish Spoken Here" It was with much
trepidation that Helen passed through
the heavy iron doorway. up the circular
stairs to a small office on the second
floor.
Have you any two-room suites with
private BATH she asked Of the dapper
little Frenchman who rose from his desk
as she entered.
He smiled, bowed. waved her TO
chair, then opening a door he called,
"Fanchon! F'anChonr
young and very pretty French girl
appeared In soft, hesitating English,
she asked.
Would Madame like 10 see some
rooms"
Helen followed her up another flight
OF the circular stairs and was ushered
into two small rooms furnished as sit
ting room and bedroom, both overlook
ing the Boulevard.
At the first glance the red velvet
hanElngs Of the canopied bed and the
long French windows gave an impress
sion of luxury. But the furniture was
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08

II begin my
day with sim
pie exercise,
says Miss
Archer.
When l am
out in the
woods in sum-
mer, all the
while l am
placing my
voice, trying
to make it full,
rich and
vibrant.
A low musi-
cal voice is a
charm forever.
Teeth and
hair are espe-
cially impor-
tant if one
wants to be
and remain
a beauty.
The teeth
are most i'm
portant of all.
"A good
dentist, good
dentifrice and
brushes are
all-important
> essentials. "
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
A Thorough Search.

Another larger box wrapped in tissue
paper he felt suspiCiously but II held
only a pair OF pink evening slippers
and hosiery
Then with the usual Inconsistency Of
customs inspectors he chalked the rest
Of their baggage without opening any
thing else.
Tagging a porter. Warren motioned
him to take all their luggage out to a
cab. The few words OF French War.
rem knew he used most sparingly. seem
ing to think he could be better under
stood by signs.
Blame this French money! taking
out a handful of loose change. How
much are you supposed to tip these fell
lows anyway" as the man having piled
the luggage on the taxi now stood grim
ming expectantly Guess that was
enough" for the porter pocketed the
coin and touched his cap. They let
you know when IT isn't"
Warren had given the address to the
driver and they were now whirled out
into the hot baked streets
Told you we'd get it hot in Paris, 8"
grimly
"Oh, it's AWFUL gasped Helen.
Dear. it's too hot and we're both too
tired to explore Hadn't we better go
to a regular hotel?"
We'll. ! want TO have a look at this
place Merwin recommended He SAYS
it's right around the corner from the
Continental II we don't like H. we
can go there"
They had now turned into a wide
boulevard with trees and sidewalk cafes
like the illustrations of Paris one sees
In the magazines But Helen was too
tired. hot and uncom Portable and too
much worried about the possible dis
comforts OF the place TO which they were
going to be interested in street scenes
however picturesque.
There's the Continental" Warren
nodded toward huge hotel with wCv-
ing flags just ahead at must be near
here. Oh. here we are"
The cab was drawing up before the
which came running a uniformed por-
ter.
Hold up there" protested Warren as
the porter began to drag out their lug
gage. We want to look things over
before you take that in"
But the porter, eager to secure an
American guest was already headed to-
ward the door with a suit case in each
hand. and II took some vigorous sign
language from Warren to bring him
back to the waiting taxi
Here, I'll have to stay with the
things. You 20 up and see what they've
got, II II won't do, well go over TO
the Continental"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08

woman's soul expressed. by a slender
young girl.
My voice" said Miss Archer
have Conscientiously tried to cult
vate that, remembering that even our
kindest critics from other shores
speak Of our throaty or nasal tones
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-08
So this was Parisl

T;LEN looked about the noisy. bad
II smelling station with a sinking
Il l. heart 60 this WAS parfsf