Marion Marlowe's Triumph, or, In Spite of Her Enemies — page 31: what you’re looking at

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Cn teal A - <—s < — for he had no mind of his own, and that was why we parted. He was sorry afterwards and tried in yarious ways and a number of times to ‘make up,’ bat I cut him, for I did not feel that I could trust him, though I love him still. . Recently he has commenced speaking to me nd putting himself out of his way to do so, and putting himself in my way at every opportunity, always lifting his hat and smiling and saying very sweetly, ‘Good-evening, Beth.’ I have thought he did it with an object, and I have encouraged him all I can, but he doesn’t seem to know I mean itso. Still he keeps crossing my path and does not make any effort to talk or walk with me. I know I don’t imagine all this, for I know him and I have watched him closely. What do you think he means? “He goes around with different girls, but doesn’t seem to care particularly for their so- ciety, only pastime. But I hear he always hasa good word for me, and is displeased when I go out with any one. Do you think I can win him back? And how? Or ought I not to try? I can never care for any one as I[ do him, and I would like to have him back. You will greatly oblige me by kindly giving an answer as soon as possi- ee ms ANX1ous BETH.”’ ing the friendship of a man who‘‘has no mind of his own,’ but perhaps you think this experience has taught the young manalesson. The only love worth having is the love that can be put to the test and yet remainconstant. Perhaps a little apparent indifference on your part will force him to take more decided action. If he does not come back of his own accord his love would hardly be worth having. “TT became interested in‘My Queen’ and also in whe questions and answers published in same; wili you answer a question of mine? I formed a riendship with a girl friend three years ago and she returned same. We were neighbors, and our parents were old friends, and we often spoke of ove. Her parents removed to a distant place, but not until after my friend had gone did I realize hat I loved her. Here is where my misfortune les—she seems to haye drifted apart from me. I Have written since, but after a while her friend- ship grew cold, but my love was still just as intense. We are both of the same age, twenty- Six years, and unmarried. Can you solve the mystery for me and relieve my aching heart? ae ae “SILENT LOVE.”’ We are very pleased indeed to offer you our ad- Vice. Why not write the young lady a plain, can- id si atement of -your feelings and abide by the answer which you receive from her? The knowl- cage of your affection may awaken a kindred feeling in her breast, and, at any rate, you will ee be relieved of all suspense in the matter. We trust that the young lady is not so indifferent as - > seems. ne Z i “Lam struggling between duty and honor vs. Ps, =, and write for advice. _ 4ama wifeand mother. I did not love the man 4 married, but rather than ruin his life Isacri- nced myself, as I thoughtlessly had encouraged him. I did and still love another, who returns “™y love. I am not happy as I am, but could be MY QUEEN. _ We think you are taking great risks in renew-- 29 with the man of my «hoice. What am I to do? Go on making a martyr of myself, or obtain legal separation and marry my ideal? “UNHAPPY WoOMAN.”’ You have indeed made a sad mistake in marry- ing aman whom you did not love, and the ques- tion of leaving him must lie with your own con- science. Are you sure that you cannot cultivate a true affection for your husband? Put the other man out of your thoughts, and try earnestly to love the man whom you have married, and after you have made this experiment, let us hear from you again. * “For over a year I have been cherishing the idea that one of my friends cared a great deal for me,and I have been hoping that some day he would declare his love. Last night he told me that he was in love with my sister, who is two years younger than I am, and I am simply miser- able. Tam not sure that she cares for him, and I do want him so badly myself that I would like to know if there is.not some way in which f can win his affection. Please advise me, for I am awfully distressed. CARRIE L.”? We would advise you not to try to win his affection away from your sister, but to smile bravely and let him go where he wishes. Love eannot be driven or directed. It goes where it will,and no amount of coaxing has ever influ- enced the darts of Cupid. We are deeply sorry for vou, for there are few more bitter things in this world than the pangs of misplaced affection. You certainly do not want love that does not come to you gladly and willingly, for it will not he true love, and will not be worth having. Keep up a brave heart and live down your sorrow. Cultivate the acquaintance of other men and endeavor to find solace in their companionship. It will not be easy, but you will be a better, finer woman when you have conquered. “For some time I have been indulging ina secret correspondence with a young man, as my parents object to my receiving letters from men or allowing them to call upon me. I have also met him frequently, and we have enjoyed each other’s society greatly. Now the friend who has helped me out in all this says that she thinks it is wrong, and refuses to let us send any more letters through her. What would you do if you were me? I cannot bear the thought of not seeing him or hearing from him. J know he would marry me if I suggested it. I am sixteen vears old, do you think Iam too young to marry? “MILLIE VY. R.”? Your friend’s conscience seems to have awak- ened rather late in the day, but we think she is quite right. A girl of your age should not think of marriage for several years, nor should she indulge in secret correspondence or clandestine meetings. Forbidden fruit always seems a great deal sweeter than it really is. If this young man really cares for vou, there is only one way for him to show it, and that is for him to go to your parents in a straightforward, manly way and request to be allowed to call upon vou. They are COMMICOOoOKS. CO