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30 of any one cause you to forget your own dignity or your own right to self-consideration. “T have been a constant reader of the eee series, and think ‘Marion Marlowe’ brick! Will you kindly give me her address if she is really a true character, for- I think Iam the very fellow she was created for! Leo S.” isa We are very glad to number you among the readers of ‘‘My Queen,” and the fact that you appreciate Marion is proof that you are really a good fellow. There are lots of ‘‘Marion. Mar- lowes’’ in the world, Leo, but it would not be fair to the other young men if we were to give you our heroine’s address. You must/find your ‘‘Marion”’ for yourself. When you have found and won her you will have secured a treasure. ‘‘T am only sixteen and am very sentimental. What books would you advise me to read, and what is the best way to secure a nice lover? [I shall be very much obliged if you will answer my questions. EFFI" B.”’ All sentimental girls should read the book called ‘‘ Little Women,”’ also ‘‘The Old Fashioned 4 Girl,’ and ‘‘Faithful Shirley.’’ These are stories . of young girls who combine sentiment with com- mon sense, and they are charming models for all young zirls to follow. Do not ‘‘try to secure’ a lover, Effie. Such an effort on your part would be very unmaidenly. Just wait a while and let some ‘‘nice lover” ‘‘secure’’ you. I assure you the future will be far more happy. Just think how mortifying it would be to have him remind you some time that you caught him in a trap or ensnared him by cold calculation. It is much better to charm him unconsciously and by your modest demeanor. ‘‘T shall be very glad indeed of a little advice if you will be so kind as to giveitto me. I am desperately in love with a very handsome young man who comes to the house, but I cannot find out who he comes to see, whether it is myself or my younger sister. He always asks if ‘the girls are at home,’ and when he seesoneé he invariably asks for the other. He has been doing this now for nearly three months. Please tell me what to do to settle the question. ELsIgE C, 8.”’ This is certainly an awkward position to be in but we would advise you to absent yourself con- tinuously for a while and see if he persists in calling upon your sister, If he keeps on coming just the same and seems happy in her company you will be pretty safe in thinking that she is his preference. He must be a strange young man to show no partiality; still, you may both be so sweet that he cannot choose between you. “T have been in the Catskills all summer, and iat returned wearing a beautiful ring which by one of the gentlemen who me hotel with me. He did not him, but he did talk very sweet L fine have jt was given me stopped at the sa ask me to marry ‘ , and now, greatly to my disappointment, MY QUEEN. . | that he is married. What shall I do? Shall I send back his ring? It is very prett and I Idi very much to keep it. Cee ‘Coe : As the ring is not an engagement ring, we do not think you need return it, still perhaps you would feel better not to have it on your finger, for who knows but what it was the property of ° his wife, and that he had no right whatever to part with it. When a married man “‘talks sweet” to a young lady his actions arouse suspicion, Unfortunately, there are many of this class, and it is well to beware of them. The man who is false to one love is apt to be to all others. ‘‘T have been deeply interested in the ‘My Queen’ series, and especially in the columns de- voted to correspondence, It is indeed a blessing to be able to go with one’s troubles to such a woman as ‘Grace Shirley,’ for it is plain to be seen that she has had great experience, and is familiar with every class of-society. I, too, have my troubles, but I will not inflict them upon others. I only wish to ask one question: How can a woman of thirty, who is disappointed in love, go about making either hotselt or others happy? Is there any balm for a broken heart, or any relief for an unhappy spirit? E. L. K.”! , We are sorry indeed to receive such a letter, for it shows plainly that the writer is so oppressed by grief that she has not even the courage to look about her. Don’t be disheartened, dear! Remem- ber that others have suffered—in fact, there is suffering all about you, you have only to open your eyes to see it. Stifle your own grief, dear, and choke back the tears, Remember that smiles are precious and, oh,so rare! Take what sun- shine you can into the lives of others, and at some time, perhaps when you least expect it, the shadows will lift and the clouds will roll away and you will be able to behold a blessing in your sufferings. “T should like very much to-meet Miss ‘Marion Marlowe,’ the heroine of the ‘My Queen’ series as she is just my ideal of what a girl should be. I am aman of nineteen and would like to get mar- ried, but I do not care for any of the silly, gig- gling, pert and conceited girls that [ meet with daily. If you could help me to get acquainted with a girl like Marion I should esteem the favor highly. . a. ao We are sorry to hear you speak so slightingly of the girls you meet, but glad to know that you think so well of Marion, There are many young girls who giggle from habit, but their hearts are all right, and they are well worth your affection, You must not be too hard on the frivolities of youth just because you possess an old head on young shoulders. Let us know, please, if you find a girl like Marion Marlowe, “T am in serious trouble and fly to you for help. I know that you svill advise me for I have read your kind words to others, I am deeply in love—really, IT cannot express it! I shall die, I think, if my love is not soon reciprocated, And Ss GO Eomicboo ao —— a cy