Marion Marlowe in St. Louis, or, A Forger's Bold Deed — page 29: what you’re looking at

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Mutual affection is the only feeling that justifies marriage, and an alliance formed upon any other basis will probably be tnhappy and disappointing. In regard to the other young man, we would advise you not to show affection for him unless he desires it. There are few worse things fora woman to do than bestow her favors where they aie not appreciated. The only way by which you can determine whether he loves you is by his ac- tions. If he watches over your health, your wel- fare and your happiness with jealous care, then you will have some ground for believing that he has some affection for you. | (. ' _ “T buy ‘My Queen every week, and would not be withoutit. I enjoy the questions and advice you have so ably given, and I will appreciate it if you will kindly advise me, as I am very down- hearted. __“T am twenty-three. For four years I have deeply loved a young man who as deeply loved me and to whom I was engaged. Three years ago he allowed himself to become estranged from me _ by a young man whom he called a friend, but he _ found out his error and deeply repented. He has & proud, passionate but tender disposition, and _ tried again and again to make it up, but I was so _ angry I would not even speak to him until this _ Summer when I finally forgave him. __ “He now continually puts himself in my way on the street acting very nice and friendly. _ ‘I would gladly give him my company again, _ but he does not seem to have the courage to say Se eine to me, though I try to encourage him by being pleasant when I meet him. I find he is ‘te ~ Gz, 1 | GRA NoOvTe.—This department is a special feature of tnis publication, and it will be appreciated, we feel sure, by all our feaders, It isconductéd by Miss Shirley, whose remarkable ability to answer all questions, no matter how delicate the ‘import, is well known. Readers of “My QUEEN” need not hesitate to write her on any subject. Miss Shirley will have their interests at heart and will never refuse her assistance or sympathy. As all letters are answered only through the columns of ‘My QUEEN,”’ it is unnecessary to enclose stamps. bs ae ~~ CE SHIRL eS SE EY = STREET & SMITH. a trifle jealous of my gentleman friends. What do you think he means? “T Jove him and want to get him back. How would you advise me to doit? Do you think there are any hopes of it? He is twenty-five and has never kept company with any young lady but me so far as I know. : ILA DE PARLOA.”’ It seems to us that you are inclined to be over- exacting. You must not expect a man to get down on his knees and beg forgiveness. You say that he has shown you that he repented, and tried frequently to ‘‘makeup’’ the quarrel. He has certainly gone half way, and if you love him and want him back, why do you not let the mat- ter drop right whereitis? The next time you chance to meet him ask him to call upon you some certain evening and you will probably find that that is all that you need t@ do. Do not at- tempt to discuss the old matter, but, if you value his society, resolutely avoid all references to past misunderstandings, - SS ‘Will you please give me advice as you havea good many other young girls. I am sixteen years old and love a young man seventeen years old. The people all say we go together, but I know he goes with other girls sometimes. On four occa- sions he had me out riding and on two occAsions he kissed me, but he never mentioned the word love to me. ‘Am I to stop keeping his company or what am I to do? Please publish the answer in ‘My Queen’ as soon as possible. “LILLIAN FE, A.”’ Itis by no means unnatural for a man to want ‘to kiss an attractive and pretty girl, even if he is not in love with her. We see no reason why you should not continue this young man’s acquaint: ance, if his society is congenial to you. We would advise you to be chary of your kisses, as privi- leges of this sort should be reserved for one’s fiance or husband. You are too young to be thinking seriously of love. Leave the great passion out of your thoughts for a few years and then you will be better able to judge of the value of the affection that may be offered you in return, Go 0)(0)©) (C CO