Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-11


II Is always
mistake for a woman TO be led into
lowering her ideal because some man
she loves and admres urges her to step
down. He invariably curses her II she
does. while IL she turns and passes above
him she hears his benediction, ana eight
times out OF ten Inc follows her.
Il is a mistake for a young lady to
talk 10 a man as II she were blaSe and
widely experienced IN all human emo
lions, frallties and faults. Many innocent
ana inexperienced girls adopt this man
ner. thinking il will render them fascin-
ating In the eyes OF mon.
Men are not analytic or doep-minded
enough In regard 20 our sex 70 realize
that girl who has drunk too deeply of
the waters OF knowledge does not talk
OF II. Men take us for what We seem.
not for what we are. The most hardened
mondaine who wears mask OF frank
innocence fares better with them than
the good. sweet-hearted girl who puts
on blase airs, and pretends TO be n little
wicked Men judge by appearances far
more than women do Except in cases
where women are rivals. they are less
liable 10 condemn one another for
slight lapse OF HpteCu VI eohoNSN hhoh
men are to condemn us.
Another mistake which women some
time make Is 20 ask any favor OF
man which will put him to the least ex-
pense. No matter how pressing are the
circumstances, she should never take the
liberty unless he IL near relative. In
the various circles OF American society
where Il 10 the custom of young men to
escort young ladies TO theaters and other
places OF entertainment, II Is mistake
for a young lady 60 voluntarily expauate
upon her fondncss for the theater or the
concert in his presence
Il IL q mistake for a young woman to
correct or scold her parents In the pros
enoe OF men. imagining they win admire
her culture or courage or imagining that
they will not notice t. A wealthy and
accomplished girl at one OF our noted
seashoro resorts was severely criticised
and condemned by a group OF men be-
cause one OF them had heard her speak
unkindIy 10 her mother
Il IL a mistake for woman (wife,
mother. sister or sweethearO 10 make
plans for the disposal OF all a mans
spare hours. and then expect him to
enjoy himself
n a a mistake for q woman to try to
prove 20 men her great knowledge and
superior intellect. They enjoy an intel
lcctual woman when they discover her
brightness themselves. but they do not
like TO have her force her brains and
learning upon them
But II Is just as great a mistake 20 as
sumo an air OF insipidity ana expect a
man 10 think Il charming, Men are ex-
acting In their demands. Too much or
too little brain In a woman Is equally Of
fens.ve TO them.
II a the mistake Of a lifetime 20 accord
q man any liberty and expect him to keep
the matter a secret. While the excep-
tionaI man may maintain silence on the
actions OF a young girl whom he be-
lleves unsophisticated, the average man
On the highest the same as IN the lowest
walks Of life) boasts Of his successes
with foolish women. and the rendezvous,
the letter, the embrace or the souvenir
which she has given him. thinking Il will
never be known 20 others, is shortly the
matter OF gossip among a dozen people.
Women hide their secrets far better
than men do. They fear the censure OF
the world too much 60 share their mis-
takes with confidantes. But men are in
variably vain and proud OF their con-
quests. and relate their achievements
with the fair sex 10 one or two admiring
friends. They seldom use names, but let
the incidents once be told II Ia an easy
matter 70 discover the personages n one
Is At all curious 10 do 50.
IL Is the worst mistake OF all for a
woman to think she can make no mis-
take. The moment such a conviction
enters her head she is on the highway
70 some grand blunder whereby she will
wound. disgust or antagonist the man
she most cares for Eternal watchfui-
ness. never failing caution. perpetual tact
and equal quantities OF pride and hui
millty arc necessary ingredients Ia the
behavior woman needs to use with
men. This should be Earniahed with good
sense. Favored with ooquetry. and served
with good nature. And even then we
win be liable 10 make some false steps.