WHAT EVERY SWEETHEART KNOWS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3434, 27 January 1912, Page 4

WHAT EVERY SWEETHEART KNOWS

BY A GIRL.

Getting engaged is like stepping into a warm bath: startling at first, delightful as you got used to it. But it does not do to stay in too long. The verb “to love” should always bo conjugated without the third person. Tongues were made to dissemble love; eyes to I'eveal it. A kiss can only be expressed b.y an asterisk. ir you have ever exchanged l one with the man you love, no one can tell you anything more about it. If you have not, no one can tell you anything about it at Hymen’s , best torch is a candle. It needs the wick of respect m the mould of affection to keep the. flame of passion from flickering out. What is too silly to be said ma v ho whispered; but debt’ trust even grandfather’s deafness not to overhear it. A. dance in the conservatory is worth two in the ballroom. Deck-chairs "Will not carry double. If walls have ears, mirrors have eyes. Always beware of the one behind you. Man is a reasonable creature. therefore lie should never be reasoned with, lie seldom knows what a woman thinks, and ho never thinks what a woman knows. Therefore he can always be managed. To manage him properly, divide the word; consider first the “man,” next his “age.” Remembei that your brother addresses Ins chum as “old man,’’ while your father calls your uncle “my boy.” Take the hint, and act accordingly. Always let him have his own way in things that don t matter. Finally, show tact. I act consists mainly in lettings things alone; that is why so few people have any. You must let a man be silly sometimes. The best of them are very like children —but a child's love and trust are worth winning and holding. Quarrels will happen. People who could not hate each other cannot love each other. Thunderstorms dear the air; but the longer the the quicker the clearance should oe. prolong a reconcilaition; and never forget it! He may always bo induced t > apologise, unless he has been in the wrong. Tht-n you mujst to mous ; but 't won't I n open ' iti*n r.v the way, “mv-tmg up' ’>> <o,lg.itlv.. after a quar'd. Otlici v ise. it is a dangerous habit for an engaged girl. Partings should take n'are .n fine weather. Absence makes the lice it grow fonder but a framed photo, is cold to tlie lips. Love-letters should be short and sweet : more love than letter. Girls enjoy writing letters; but a man who is doing so all day long for his living often prefers the telephone. And the liorid girls at the exchange do cut us off on purpose! • | Every man 'lias his pet economy. It you indulge him by untying the string ! of a parcel instead of cutting it, the I next one he brings you will probably | contain two boxes ol chocolates instead of one. Most men. have hobbies. If : they had not. all women would have hubbies. Let him ride his hobby (it’s good for is liver), but don’t get up behind unless you are sure it will carry a lady. For instance, light his pipe for him when lie has been good; but never let him see you smoke, even the mildest of cigarettes. The professional always despises the amateur. A sweetheart is dear until she makes herself cheap. You may flirt just enough to keep him _ zealous, but take care that ‘ ‘zealous - ’ does not cause trouble by turning into “jealous.” Thank goodness he does not understand dress. Men who do never understand anything else. Women dress, men merely wear clothes; just as women shop and men only buy things. A woman is never so happy as when she knows she is well dressed; a happy man is never conscious of his dress at all, But he will notice a draggled skirt cpiickly enough; and the daintiest of blouses should have a safety-pin behind.

Men choose their friends, but have relations thrust upon them. So make the best of his relations, and his parents, at 'east, will .make the best of you. After all. you owe him to them. Only a sweetheart really knows her own family. Father and mother were like us once. Sisters are splendid, till their own turns come! But an engaged girl must hold a candle to—her youngest brother. Every woman is perfect to the man who thinks her so. Your father will give you away by and by; don't forestall 'him by doing it yourself. It’s fine to be respected because you're clever; itks nice to be admired, whether you are pretty or hot ;but it’s best to be loved for being you !

Those are the things tlia-t every sweetheart knows. Anything more? Yes! That he is a darling, and the other girls wanted him —-badly !