The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-03-22
Buya Nez0
Outfit and
DO Battle
BY MARTHA LEE

These old adages about an
ounce of prevention being worth
a pound of cure, a stitch in time
saving nine, and a bird in the hand,
however doleful, being worth two in
the bush are just as true as the day
they were coined for the illumina-
ton of posterity.
There is nothing in the world like
being prepared to meet a situation.
1t gives one sense Of security in
comparable with anything else. Why
do people have bank accounts? So
thew may have something to fall
back on when those old rainy days
come along. And If you doubt the
sanity, the comfort, the advantages
of one, Just ask the man who has
run into a rainy day unexpectedly
The same thing applies to people.
1t applies most specifically to mar
ried persons. Disappointments,
when YOU are unmarried, can be
shaken off.
Crisis is Real One
They are not the earthquakes that
shake the foundations of existence.
But when one is married, when one
has gone through half a lifetime, al
ways thinking in terms OF two, 1t is
pretty tough going suddenly to find
yourself suspended in m1dalr Win
nary a parachute to make the land
ing safe.
I have a letter today from a
woman who lived from day to day,
with no thought of the tomorroWs.
AS a consequence, just see what a
stew she is in.
Dear Miss Lee-I have been married
fifteen years. married the only sweet
heart 1 ever had. when was 10. He was
90. We were dearly in love with each
other. Our first years were struggle be-
cause he was so young and had not had
time to get started in the business world
To me my marriage meant that my lie
was all set. that even If we had hnanclal
troubles I never would have anything to
WORRY about again, because had him. But
things have turned out differently.
We are situated now comfortably. but l
am unhappy. because do not believe my
husband loves me any more. I always
have been interested in my home and my
two children, spending almost all my time
taking care of them. I have not been
much to go out nor to fix myself up, but
did not think that necessary, since I
had my man and my home and children.
But now my husband seems to be paying
attention to other women. He resents me
not taking keen interest in my clothes
and appearance. can not take the time
nor money to do these things ad keep up
my home and my children at the same
time. What am to do?
BAFFLED.
Well, my dear, I should think you
should go right down town and
buy yourself new spring bonnet
and a clever little outfit and get
your hair curled and your nails
manicured and knock your hus-
bands eyes out, pronto.
Doll Yourself Up
It is much better to be prepared
for the crash, to know that you have
Gone everything in your power to
hold his love and interest than to
wake up some morning and find a
note pinned to his pillow.
No man wants a frowsy wife. He
wants to take her places and be
proud to do it. You have made him
a nice home, a good wife, splendid
mother. Now, why not concentrate
upon making him an attractive wife
and an interesting playmate?
Your husband is not acting in an
unusual manner. Since time I'M
memorial, men have admired pretty
and we'll dressed women. And if you
will not attract him yourself, by
making yourself pretty and well
dressed, don't blame anyone else if
he starts rowing an eye on those
who do. Get on your armor, which
in this case will be a becoming
outfit. and fight.