The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-27

Questions viii be withheld from publication
at the writer's request.
The folly Of early marriages and
the large number Of divorces caused
by them has been emphasized so many
times It seems almost unnecessary to
repeat the warning Of their danger.
But the question Is such IN i'm
portant one it deserves all the prom
inence it gets.
Many of the letters I get are from
girls and women who married when
they were Is or younger. Now they
find themselves drifting away from
their husbands or dissatisfied in some
way.
OF course they are dissatisfied. For
II and is do not want the same things
Of life, and especially Of marriage,
that % and % want. But still the
girls rush into marriage and then
choose the divorce way out. And it
is the children who suffer.
you could help me out. an Is years old.
married and have a baby Is months old I
an getting a divorce from my husband.
Before 1 was married / went with a fell
low four years older than L I thought the
world and all of him. But now when he
sees me he only waves his hand and smiles.
He seem TO care for me and he knows I
am not living with my husband. He also
knows care for him. I know I ought not
20 so with him until get my divorce. I
viii get II in December or January Maybe
you could tell me some way TO win him. be-
cause I would be the hsppiest girl on earth.
HOPEFUL.
do not know on what grounds
you are securing a divorce; but I
hope you are not given custody of
the child
Even If 1 could tel you OF some
way to win this man. I would not.
You married too young the first time;
now you want to repeat your mistake.
Don't do It. Hopeful. Wait a few
years before you even think or re-
marrying. Then be sure you have
the right man. for you and for your
child II you do get custody of him.
ReA ember that your first duty now
is to your child. Your own happiness
must be second, not first, now
Answer TO WORRY: 1 cannot be-
ueve that 20 lose this man would ruin
your LIE, as you think II would.
Rather. I have an idea It would be
the best thing that could happen. He
IS SO SE4LSus NLOGSAANACS1 eA4AA JNS1AOIo
I hardly think you could ever be hap
by married to him.
II were you I should break the
engagement and then go with other
men whenever I was asked. That
would make # easier for you to for
get. It may be hard at first. but 1
am sure It will turn out all right.
DEAR MARTHA LEE I am a girl 10
years OF age and an IN love with 8 man
several years older than l am. Ny parents
do not allow ne TO keep company he mas
asked me for dates and have refused.
He IL a street car conductor and seems 70
IKE me. Some people tell me he Is married
whether you think Il right 20 speak 70 hnl'
I will appreciate Is. 1HOJGhF Ci--
Be thankful for your parents.
Thoughtful. and don't ride on the cars
on which this man IS conductor.
You are not in love, my dear You
may feel what you think is love; but
when you find the real thing you Will
know this is not real love.
Your parents are right not TO allow
you to keep company" They know
you VIII appreciate your good times
much more II you do not start them
too soon. So don't speak to this man,
except a greeting when you see him
Have boy friends your own age, but
be sure they are just friends, not
lovers. for q few more years.