Evening star., 1928-04-27
SUB ROSA
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ny MIMI.
RY MIMI.
The Middle.A Sheik.

| Bunny's letter Is rather incoherent,
but the problem contained in 1t Is suf-
ficiently familiar to enable one to read
between the lines,
Her doting family--her charming
| home. The delightful sophisticated
man of the world who's begun to honor
| her with his attention Ridiculous
stand OF the family--~narrow-m minded
attitude. His patience with them, etc.
It's all very tragic and terrible. Be-
cause, you see. this stupid doting family
Of Bunny's has actually turned against
her charming new swain.
There's not a thing In the world the
matter with that suitor OF hers. He is
wealthy. distinguished and intelligent
Bunny feels that he makes all the
other boys appear callow and silly.
He's been so kind to her~-sent her
flowers, called up constantly. arranged
the most attractive theater and supper
parties.
And yet she can't really enjoy her.
self Why7 Because her ridiculous
family is in the background. nagging at
her not TO stay out late--nagging at her
not TO see too much Of this Older man,
imploring her to go out with boys of
her own age.
She's just sick OF 1t. she is And
Donald, the dear understanding new
friend she's made, has advised her to
take an apartment in town with girl
friend of hers.
Her family is up In arms over the
suggestion. If she leaves home they
win never receive her again, etc,
Now why, Bunny dear, are you so
determined to take your old sheik's ad-
viceP
Why, If you're so keen on Donald's
wisdom and mature understanding
don't you lend willing ear to your own
father?
Because he's not man of the world
you'll tell me. A man of what world?
Donald apparently is man of the
world Of night clubs and poker games
and race-track meets. What makes you
think that the wisdom garnered from
such sources is superior to your fathers
everyday brand Of common sense2
Simply because old Donald iiatters
your vanity. Oh, yes he does. When
you explain to him that you can't pos
sibly stay out on late party he says
gently; But my dear, you must not
way. You're q young woman in intel
ligence and understanding. You
shouldn't let the narrowness of your
parents limit your activities"
That sounds pretty good to you. You
decide that you've been treated like a
baby long enough. And on the top of
that decision you plan TO move to town
where the lights are bright and the re-
strictions on late parties are non-exiSt-
ent.
I'm set against these smooth slick
old boys who come breezing into a
young girls life and succeed In per-
suading her that she's being treated all
wrong.
They're not thoughtful for your good.
They're not actually concerned about
whether you're getting a square deal at
home or not.
But they would like you to be in
town, where they don't have to take
you home at ~, far out into suburb,
where anxious disappearing parents are
waiting.
It would be much simpler for Donald
II you lived in town--it would save him
taxi fares. 1t would save him the irk-
some necessity of having TO be nice to
your parents,
And you, dear little dumbell. are 60
ing to turn your back on those parents
of yours, who ask nothing more than
your safety and happiness to make them
completely happy-you're going 20 turn
them down for superior old boy who
Is too lazy and selfish to endure the in
conveniences of suburban courtship.
What a goii."
Think 1t over II this man were
really In love with you, his first move
would be to get next to the family.
Even the most rniddie-aged suitors play
that card first.
The fact that he's deliberately trying
to separate you from your people
doesn't augur web for q beautiful ro-
nance. @- +w~