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young men whom she meets. tion? — 4 49; ‘ A J })) 7 “44 J / UGA aeemee 7/ \\ \ SS <LTLFLLZ &/ rk ~~ re? Nore.—This department will be made a special feature of this publication. ~ whose remarkable ability to answer all questions, no matter how delicate the import, will be much appreciated, we feel | sure, by all our readers, ‘neart and never refuse her assistance or sympathy. _ , The following letters are a few which we have received from time to time, : publications, the answers to which will be found interesting. Tam a young man of eighteen, and perhaps you will think that I should go to a man for ad- Vice in my troubles, but I have read your letters to young women and am of the opinion that your advice would be better than that of any man I ever met. I have been paying attention to a young lady for six months and have tried to bea bi model lover. I only earn eight dollars a week, putI have taken her to picnics and bought ice cream and soda for her frequently, yet she does ‘not seem to care more for me than for the other Do you think it wise for me to try any longer to win her affec- ALFRED K.”’ We are very pleased to receive your letter and asstire you that our sympathies are with all young men in their troubles. No—we would not advise you to waste any more time on the young “lady in question as she does not seem to appreci- ate your efforts; but you must bear in mind that no amount of ice cream will buy affection. If the young lady does not love you for yourself alone, _ you cannot win her over even though yott were ‘toinvest your whole eight dollars in sugary in- ° ‘ducements. We would advise you to save the money you are now spending inthis way in order to buy groceries for some other young lady who, _ we hope, will better appreciate your devotion in the future. —_—— ‘You have been so helpful in your answers to others who have written youfor advice that I know you will help me out with my trouble. “We have been marriedtwo years, and Ihadmy . husband’s attention until recently. Now he - seems to find more pleasurein chatting with other women when we spend an evening out than he _ does in talking with me. Ihave no idea that he is unfaithful, but I want him all to myself. How can I make myself more interesting? | “Mrs. Atice M.” We would suggest that you let your affection for your husband work out its own salvation. You will surely have cause to congratulate your- self more if he prefers you after seeing other women than if he saw only you. It is no compli- a ment to a woman to stick to her beeause she is It will be conducted by Miss Shirley, who need not hesitate to write her on any subject. Miss Shirley will have their interests at addressed to the editors of our different STREET & SMITH. doubt him you have the best possible proof that you are more attractive to him than any one else. We think that you are probably over-jealous, and that your husband only fulfills the require- ments of society in making himself agreeable to the women he meets.. You should do exactly the same as he does—make the most of others’ com- pany when you meet them at any social func- tion, and be more than happy when you and your husband are alone together an@ can exchange those mutual loving confidences that are so grat- ifying. etal “J have read with interest your letters of ad- vice to others and hope that you will be kind enough to advise me in my trouble. My husband earns fifteen dollars a week, and after our ex- penses are paid there are four dollars left, out of which I only receive one for spending money, As I work very hard to economize for him, do yout not think that he should divide more evenly? I have asked him, and he says that one dollar a week pin money is enough for any woman. “Mrs, A. H. B.” We are very sorry indeed to hear that these troubles exist between you and your husband. The question of finances has broken up many a family. Wecan only advise you to reason with your husband and try to convince him that his own dignity requires that his wife should be possessed of sufficient funds to enable her to escape humiliation when in company with other women whose husbands are in similar financial circumstances. oe “T have read your letters to other young wom- en and take the liberty of asking you to kindly answer this: I became engaged to a young man about six months ago. He gave me a beautiful engagement ring of sapphires and diamonds. Now I want to break the engagement and do not want to give him back the ring. Would it he ee in me to keep it? Ido not think he will ask or it. It looks to us very much as though you cared for the young man’s ring more than you did for him. Did you promise to marry him in order to get the bauble? A young girl who will let her CORNICLOO© <So(C (0)