Life — July 13, 1905 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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Modern. ILDRED and Edwin were at least four years old before they be- gan to take any interest in children’s styles “Being twins," said their mother, ‘th ubtless som ward.”" Her delight) may oe therefore be imagined, S ( when one day shortly Y after this she heard \ them discussing the latest modes. aid Edwin : "+1 el deeply the in- difference that I have hitherto dis- played toward a subject of so much importance. To ap- pear before sundown in a Tuxedo, I observe is quite bad form, Also my breeches should be buckled three inch- es below the knee instead of two as formerl Patent leathe: should be d for early morning wear. The Derby for our country home is no longer en régle. It is by the observ. ance of these details, seemingly slight, that the gentleman be distinguished from the common, or garden, boy." Said Mildred : ‘It would have pained me greatly, dear Edwin, if you had not awakened to the importance of our ap- pearance at the same time with me, I see by the last fastrion plate that my walking costume is getting pass¢, and I must speak to mama about it. Also that small heels are being worn on eschew shoes, whereas mine have none. Also that picture hats are only permitted from two to eight 1 Now that Iam fully alive to the necessity of good form, I shall no doubt be able to keep even ahead of mama, who 1s so busy with other things.” er, when their papa came home, he was told of their sudden awakening, and patted them on their heads lov- ingly, remarking at the same time that he always knew they would turn out well. OW that we have the seedless orange and apple and stoneless peach, won't some scientist please develop an appendixless man? ‘LIFE Leadership. N every leader I have this descried : At last he guides, but at the first he’s guyed, Matrimony. ‘O keep orange blossoms from fad- ing, never put them in hot water. When a girl marries an Englishman she frequently spells altar with an H. Married fol annot live on rice and old shoe: steady diet. It is almost impossible for the best husband and wife not to have an occasional understanding. After the first year the sofa never creaks. About the only thing in a honeymoon that can be renewed is the trousseau, It makes a great difference whether the girl’s father gives her away, or her friends. Sometimes, through her husband, a woman meets some delightful men, ‘The wedding ring is no respecter of persons. As the first wife sows, the second wife reaps. Marriage bet weenaman and awoman is often a good thing—it prevents them from deluding themselves with the idea that they could ever be good friends. It always takes about a year for two people to discover that they are not suited to each other. No matter how many husbands a an may marry, if they should all nd talk it over, they never would any agreement about her, Once in a while we hear of our ideal marriage and disbelieve it. Marriage certificates are never put in the safe-deposit vault—they take up too much room. Marriages are made in heaven and unmade in South Dakota, An unhappy marriage may be cured by divorce. But what cure is there for two people living apart ? Tom Masson, SNAP SHOTS IN HADES ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OTHERS’ FAULTS. comicbooks.com