The Washington times., 1928-09-19
Flow ers F a d e
and Glamour
Must Die

WNHE letter am printing today
Il is written in the interest of
all girls, but for one young girl
In particular. Is not this girl for
tunate, despite the tragedy that
has overtaken her, in having an
unselfish Uncle Dick, who refuses
to give up hope?
Dear Miss Fairfax" writes
: Uncle Dick: 1T is not very often
] read the lovelorn column, as
am somewhat beyond the age og
heart -throbs. For some reason,
though, was attracted to the
column last night and noticed a
letter signed, believe, "A Most
Unhappy One" 1t was about
girl who wanted to leave home
because her mother did not treat
her right. Your advice was
wonderful. but you cannot stress
to strongly the importance OF
girls remaining at home until she
marries.
Right in my own home ! had
an example of this. My niece,
who had been with us for years,
suddenly developed the habit OF
running around nights and, in
spite of our best efforts, fell into
bad company. In my anxiety
for her safety I pleaded. begged
and, finally, threatened her with
legal action if she did not change
ser ways. The result was that
she finally ran away from home,
and the path she Is following
now is enough to make angels
weep. After leaving h me, it
was q. quick trip downward, and
TODAY the little girl we loved
cherished is numbered among
that ever.increasing legion OF
girls who stray from the straight
and narrow path.
Perhaps / was too severe.
But 1 am a nan of the world,
and could see ahead. Since
she left us we have lost all de-
sire to go on. My position was
lost because / could not keep
nv mind on my work. Our home
was sacrificed soon after, and
from a happy, prosperous family
we have gone down and down.
IT have never been an angel.
But why men must ruin 2 falf.
sweet girl such as she was VINO
might have made a wonder1ul
wife and mother, is beyond me.
I pray for her, and hope, II
ahe sees this letter; she Will re-
consider her decision to go the
mace and return to those VINO
love her.
.The past is goAe, but she can
start again, and it will never pc
mentioned. i hope her SAD eX-
perience will be an object-lesson
to other girls who think there
is happiness in a fast life."
Let US hope Uncle Dicks lines
will be read by his niece. And let
us hope the invitation to return
to the home where she is so
loved. and where her very pres
ence il an inspiration and a JOY,
will not go unheeded.
" The primrose path seems a
Ylowery path of pleasure to
young girl who Is tired OF nome
restrictions. The very thought Oh
late parties every night with un-
restricted freedom-no one to say
"Don't,' no one TO annoy with
unsought advice, entertaining
handsome mems intoxlcatlhs'
More than in former genera
tions. modern girls seem TO resent
home restrictions and demand the
so-called freedom OF bohemian
centers and pleasure resorts.
But how does Ia all end Rlot-
Gus parties night after night, Win
drinking and dissipation. soon
bring a horrible aftermath OF jan
Cling nerves and broken health
Lack of steady work means lack
of cash and this leads in turn TO
want and woe. When good looks
fade and money goes, the ardent
attentions of sheiks soon cease.
Down. down slips the primrose
path, not so flowery now, untll
leads all too surely, to oblivion.
But there Is a way back. Arms
are always outstretched lovingly
to help a girl who honestly wants
to get back to safer il sleeper
paths of home love and home
duties. hard work and wholesome
fun, and in time perhaps, who
knows-the understanding affec-
ton Of The One Man!
A girl sometimes thinks she
wants to be free to make her own
mistakes. But mistakes may
mean death or worse than death.
You win never need your home
again as you do in your teens and
twenties.