San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-08
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If were willing 10 act ike UWen,
I suppose I could be as popular as
she u.s." remarked Belle with a shrug
and a meaning smile.
why is it a really nice girl never
gets as much attention as a silly,
empty headed little flirt, who can't
talk anything but nonsense?" asked
Nita. There was no answer forthcom-
ing.
I BOYS think Ovens stunning" add
ed Belle. "If they could see how sal
low she is without makeup"
Meantime, Gwen, unconscious OF the
uncomplimentary remarks of various
wallflowers, was enjoying herself to
her hearts content. Despite lima
tured feminine opinions, Owens ex-
ceedingly pretty, alluring and dainty
as a rose. And she possesses the elu-
siye quality that makes some girls ad-
mired wherever they go.
The music for the next dance
brought Gwen q clamorous group of
would-be partners, from whom she
laughingly selected the young man to
be honored. She glided away on
Hugh's arm, while disappointed rivals
turned to the wallflowers for consola-
ton.
"It's a wonder you could leave that
baby vamp long enough to dance with
any one else" and Nita started her
fox trot with Phil by treadins on MS
toes. $40
MEOW! You girls certainly love
Gwen, don't your" laughed Phil,
On the way home Hugh received the
lecture that was coming to him.
"Of course. Hugh" Belle began
after they rode n moment or two IN
strained silence. you've n right TO be
nice to any girl you like. have no
hold on you-I realize that. But do
think"-and Bellies voice grew tense
that you might choose girls to
flirt with who are nice and liked by
other girls instead Of Gwen. for in
stance
"well, what's the matter with Gwen
except that she's pretty and all the
fellows like. her. Why is it you girls
always have it in for GwenT
By the time the taxi reached Bellies
door Ire argument was on fast and
furious
I'm sorry you feel as you do about
Gwen" Hugh said very quietly as he
opened the door fc- Belle. And he
was gone before she could reply.
"That was six months ago." sighed
Belle. in telling the story to Mia the
other day. "Hugh's never even called
ND since. And you know we'd been
such friends. I'm broekn-hearted.
He's going everywhere with Gwen
now. Some say they're engaged. Just
because / warned him against that
horrid little thing"
And Belle and her friend sighed in
unison over the strange ways of men
and the unfairness of fate.
The surest and quickest road to I'M
popularity with n man is to run down
another girl. Debating his friend
ships to a friend is almost as speedy a
path to solitude.
The charm which makes n girl like
Gwen admired and sought after is MS
much a gift OF the gods as n singing
voice or beautiful face. Such charm
is impossible to define because it's
n different combination of traits and
characteristics in each individual SC
endowed.
Gwen is neither better nor worse
than the average girl, neither more
nor less intelligent and clever. But
there happens to be about her sug'
gestion Of frailty and delicacy which
combined with her prettiness, arouses
the chivalrous protective interest and
admiration of men.
you're certainly lucky" remarked
Peggy to her friend Gwen. You re
so successful with men without making
any effort. And it hasn't turned
your head--yet."
"Why should it," replied Gwen. II
know boys like me. A young man
has never asked me anywhere without
asking to see me again. AS you say
it's lust my luck. But | pay price
never doubt that. For / make enemies
of half the girls / know by unin'
tcntionally attracting men they like"
Is there not q more desirable pain
leading to n better kind OF popular
ity? I'm thinking Of a quiet girl l
know. Mary's rather pretty, very
dainty, rather serious, very conscien'
tious. She's not tremendously in de-
mand socially, yet receives n moderate
amount of attention. And she enjoys
her evenings Mt home between dates.
Mary's engaged to a man whom
every girl be knew hoped to interest.
Yet no one is cnvious. You couldn't
feel catty about Mary--she's too con-
siderate and sweet.
Mary has n way of trying to make
you feel comfortable, at case anc
happy. And she's so sincere in her
efforts. so unconscious of herself that
she usually succeeds.
Such girl isn't ishy-washy. For
il requires self-denial, self-control and
study 90 attain this height of char