Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-20
Vamp Boys, Too


/ Dear Cynthia-The letters in regard
to "Vnmpirc girls" and Boys as
Heart Breakers" have interested me
and made ne want to give an opinion.
Regarding boys-I know number of
boys, and men too. and coming in con-
tact with them through business | have
met all classes. | have had my little
/ di>appointmonts just as other girls. but
4 1 can truthfully say that although
broken in spirit for awhile, l have
always been the victor.
My association with girls has been
limited Since my school days haven't
had girl friends, that is, steady com
panions. My only associate has been
my cousin, a girl about the same age
as myself. In this way we could sec
other girls good points and faults and
make use of them.
But do not get the impression that
| am "dcadhcad,' or. on the other
hand. n run around I attend dance
occasionally; theatre now and then !;
and although my life is not one grand
rush, | find plenty of enjoyment
But to come to the boys" again. To
say that l have gone out with boys a
great deal would be telling a fib. Why ?
Because when it comes to spending an
evening with a fellow I like to enjoy
myself. Therefore, ! am rather indie =
pendent. | couldn't 90 out with a fel
low just because he could spend n good
deal of money, that isn't my idea of &
good time.
And l couldn't go out with a fellow
unless ! cared enough for his friendship
to spend an evening in his company.
/ don't take their idle talk seriously
and no one can say that he broke my
heart. Rather queer. YOU will assume
but that is my nature.
Many times boys have asked why ]
do not go out as other girls do a; and a,
many times have l told them. And oi
course the girls have said ! was Just
wasting life and time
a boy, after reaching the age of Is
or 10 years. doesn't consider himself :
boy, but a man. He may be right, bu
being man docs not make him a gen
tleman. That is the distinction
always make, Boys who signed them
selves "Spats, certainly wouI
like to see your type of girls.
y
your friends are like. Little wonde
you say they respect themselves, for
am sure no one else does.
And for the quiet girl : Let me tell yo
a word or two. I have often read hoy
;, the boys respect YOUR type; but do the,
show it: They write letters telling hov
they prefer a girl who isn't too loud i,
her manner Of dress and behavior, bu
these very boys do not take that ouie
i girl out, for fear they would be bore,
: for an evening.
They think because a girl is rathe
t quiet she hasn't any life in her. Blu,
girls, adopt my motto-"Who cares TO
boys"
. Don't become good sport mcrcl
Y for certain boys pleasure If the
f like the vampire girl let them hav
S h'r; YOU be proud and Independent. ant
Il you'll see how the boys will change.
n | can say that there are also "vam
o pire boys Here is the type that come
under this name. Very neatly dressed
fluent line Of talk, wonderful
dancer, He will tell you how all tn
boys are jealous of his striking appear
ance, and his capability of attractin
the girls. Of course all the girls ar
. 'crazy' about him, calling him on tb
l. telephone and always giving him ticket
10 escort them to dance, etc. And a
J. he ever spends is his time.
IS No doubt most girls will agree wit
:, me, and ! am almost sure that on
u boys won't have a comeback this tim,
DOTTY.