Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-12-08

ARRIAGE.

Robert and William were chums. They were junior salesmen. both had made good" in a moderate way, and both gave promise of ultimately be- coming successful.
 I've something to tell you said Robert one day, and it's in strict con- 6dence"
 "Go ahead, Bob."
 I'm thinking of getting married"
 Thinking of it, or have you de cided?"
 I'm pretty close to the finish, guess"
 Have you asked the girl?"
 No, but I've about made up my mind to propose"
 Think she'll say yes?'" asked Will liam with smile.
 Guess so."
 You want my advice?"
 That's it." replied Robert. "TIl tell you who she is.''
 Not just yet, my boy Let's discuss it upon general principles first. and specifically afterward. Are you sure you love the girl?"
 Do you think I'd propose to her if l wasn't sure?" exclaimed Robert.
 "No, but you may think you're sure without being so"
 But how can 1 be surer?"
 My dear fellow" replied William earnestly, marriage is the most sol emn contract you or anybody else can make It requires more consideration than any other action. You can lease and you can change your job if you don't like it, but you cant get rid of a wife so easily. It is lifelong prop osition, or should be. You say you love her. If you had selected an au- tomobile, you could probably give a dozen or more definite reasons why you had made the choice Can you give me six real, definite, solid reasons why you have picked out this girl to be your wife?"
 Robert frowned
 Bob" resumed William, let's get down to brass Jacks. I'm youl friend. the best friend you have. Give me the first reason why you want to marry this girl rI''--~-----------
 Because I'm in love with her"
 'All right. Give me one reason why you are in love with her. In what par ticular respect does she appeal to you?"
 She's pretty, she's sweet and dainty. and, hang it, man, love her,"
 'I'll admit she's pretty, but beauty in itself doesn't remain net in the matrimonial market, and sweetness is relative. What have you talked about principally since you met?"
 Honestly, I don't rememebr, old boy"
 Bob, if you had many things in common, wouldn't you remember something you talked about? Do you love her, or are you infatuated with her? Love carries with it companion ship and community of interest. de- sire to work together as we'll as to play together. Has this young wom- an shown any interest in your work? Would you be happy with her if you were to see no one else for the next 40 years?"
 Well, honestly" replied Robert, '.I can't remember that she ever did show any particular interest in my work AS for being alone with her the rest of my life, shall not have to. I have other interests.
 If this young woman is sufficiently in love with you to marry you, she ought to be at least somewhat inter ested in the work which is to be a means of livelihood for both of you Nobody expects a man to see only his wife, but if he does not feel that he would be willing and ready to, and that he could be happy with her alone, he has no business to marry. Go home, Bob. Write out what you want your wife to be, irrespective of this particu- lar woman. Then ask yourself with out prejudice whether or not you have any tangible evidence that she can meet the requirements. If you don't know why you want thing, whether it is motor car or girl, don't take either. When in doubt, wait