. American etiquette and rules of politeness. One mis-take parents often make is, in permitting an unac-ceptable suitor to continue his visits until he hascompletely captivated the girls affections before anyremonstrance is made ; then it is too late. Or, againthe mistake is made of peremptorily forbidding acertain ones visits in a harsh manner, instead ofreasoning with the daughter as they ought, and show-ing her why she should discourage his failure to properly appreciate their daughtersfeelings in this matter often gives rise to an elope-ment. It is needless to say that it is
. American etiquette and rules of politeness. One mis-take parents often make is, in permitting an unac-ceptable suitor to continue his visits until he hascompletely captivated the girls affections before anyremonstrance is made ; then it is too late. Or, againthe mistake is made of peremptorily forbidding acertain ones visits in a harsh manner, instead ofreasoning with the daughter as they ought, and show-ing her why she should discourage his failure to properly appreciate their daughtersfeelings in this matter often gives rise to an elope-ment. It is needless to say that it is to the interestof all, and especially the young lady, that the choiceof a husband be made with great care. VIGILANCE REQUIRED BY PARENTS. Mothers especially should watch closely the ten-dency of their daughters affections. If they see themturning in an unworthy direction, influence of somesort should be brought to bear to counteract delicacy and tact are required to manage thingsrightly. If possible, bring forward a more suitable. S,a m&?jmjLm C1W) COUETSHIP AND MARRIAGE. 193 person to attract the girls attention. Make apparentto her the objectionable traits of the undesirablesuitor in a seeming unintentional way. If all thisfails, and it is possible to do so, resort to change ofscene and surroundings by travel or visiting. Thelatter remedy is the surest if matters have not gonetoo far. In fact, one-half the love matches would bevoluntarily broken up by the parties themselves ifthey should be separated for any great length of is no other way to so surely test true love asthis. REQUIREMENTS FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE. Respect is as necessary to a happy marriage asaffection. Social quality, intellectual sympathy, arevery important matters to be considered by those whocontemplate matrimony. They should be able to lookabove the impulses of an infatuated fancy, and seewhether they each have qualities that will insure acongenial life-companionship. Many marry from th
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