The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
HEART AND BEAUTY
PROBLEMS
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am twenty
seven years old. 1 have been in the
b>siness world for the past eight
years. 1 do not feel that 1 am con-
ceited when 1 say that l have been
highly successful 1 spent the first
seven years of this time in hard work,
until now I draw a good salary and
am able to have most of the things
Yet I find that there is something
lacking in my life. I have uncon-
sciously let many of my old friend
ships grow cold. Most of my "set"
have married. Ishave no mel. friends
that take very great personal inter
est in me. When they invite me out
to dinner or an entertainment or
whenever we are thrown into each
others company, they treat me much
as one man would another. or as [
would treat a dear girl chun. They
seem to consider me a good pal with
whom they may discuss their plans
and disappointments. or with whom
they may enjoy the evening after a
ha ID days work I always try to look
well dressed, altho 1 was never pretty.
I keep up, with the current events
and try to be broad minded and
good listener.
find that am firing of my bust
ness life and just want a home of
and babies in it to love.
I'd Do you think / have been too
selfish with my work and Will have
to pay the penalty by spending the
rest of my life alone? Must l go ON
acting as il my work is all / care
for?
t2) Is there a way that can show
men of nay age that l care for some
thing more than their appreciation
of my business ability, and not COM
go My father has never wanted
me to marry. He treats my gentle
men friends rudely when they call
] have two, cousins who have always
use for entertaining my friends, but
I can never feel at my best while
there as l think 1 should use my own
home. Mysfather knows my feelings,
ye it does not change his view What
would be your advice under the cir
cumsta noes? b. q.
ID Your great interest in business
has made wou forget to love people.
IL you try you can build up great
friendships again. II you have a spirit
OF servisf and gracfously help every
one who comes to you or needs your
help, you will soon soften your nature
and the change in you will be felt.
Dress in a feminine manner. SO many
women in the business world uncon-
sciousiy adopt a masculine attire
which men do not like. You are not
old and can still make yourself very
attractive las we'll as efficient, s5rY a.
CD Be as gentle and radiant as you
can. Do not try to make men like YOU
merely try to soften your person.
atty. &
(3) Humor your father in the little
ways which mean much to him but
are tr1fling to you. BY thoughtfulness
you can make him adore you and IL
you appeal to his love he will surely
let you entertain men in your home.
Even IL your father is rude. let yours
friends come. His actions Will abso-s
iuteiy not reflect upon you ifyou shows
only love for your father. Tn summer
suggest picnics and take a lunch to
the country. There you will be free
and az your best. z
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am young.
girl and l go with boys and my par
snts do not object The other day
made boy angry at me. for he had
aiken a book Of mine in fun and IT
made me angry at first I have not
.poken to him for two or three days.
, ike this boy very much He is the
1rst boy 1 ever went witch. weyvouId
luit and go with other people but
1ave always comeback again
what can I do to show him 1 am
lot angry? He thinks I am angry AT
hip. C@uApT orsrE
speak to tn? boy pleasantly when
,ou meet him and he will understand
nat you are no longer angry.
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You know" said the lady vbose
notor-car had run down a man, syotI