Marion Marlowe's Noble Work, or, The Tragedy at the Hospital — page 31: what you’re looking at

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yee , — - Mah AC eT, #7 gE: Cz, NNW, heart and never refuse her assistance or sympathy. “YT amin such terrible trouble that I fly to you for advice, and I do hope you will have the kind- ness to answer my questions. I was at.the shore all summer, and I promised three young men that I would marry them. Of course, I only did it in fun, but it seems that they have all taken it seriously. How will I ever get out of such a try- ing predicament? I do hate to have them know th at I was only flirting. Eva L.”’ _ The girl who stoops to such unwomanly tricks as the one you mention deserves to be a little fess your folly. “How much can a girl believe of what a man says to her? Please answer this question if you can, Miss Shirley. My gentleman friends are always praising both my beauty and my grace, and, oh, the promises that they make, Miss Shirley! I am constantly being disappointed at their failures to fulfill them. LorrTirz G.”’ _ My answer to your first question is this: It de- pends upon the man. You can believe everything _ that a gentleman says to you, and but very little a of what a knave, a rascal or a roue whispers in _ +yotir ear. Men who praise you to your face are nearly always insincere. Men who make promises _ easily are apt to forgetthem easily. We would ad- _ vise you to discourage these promises at the mo- from men and then you will not be disappointed. We suppose, of course, that these promises refer to engagements like suppers and the theatre, etc. We cannot imagine what other promises men in general can be making to a respectable young girl. We are almost afraid to read between the tines of your extraordinary letter. We would like very much to see you so that we could under- “T have taken great interest in reading the _ correspondence department of ‘My Queen,’ and I _ Wish to say right here that I know of no one to Whom I would rather tell my troubles than the _ author of ‘Marion Marlowe.’ Ii there is such a g 1 as ‘Marion’ in the world, I would like to meet her. She is a perfect lady without being SS Novre.—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, who need not hesitate to write her on any subject. ment they are made. Do not expect anything — E SHIRLEY > = It will be conducted by Miss Shirley, Miss Shirley will have their interests at STREET & SMITH. prudish or silly. It may sound egotistical, but I think I am a little like Marion. I am not afraid to speak outif I think I am right, and I do not blush or simper over foolish matters. Do you not think that men admire a sensible woman. One who can talk reasonably about loveand marriage without squirming, wriggling, blushing and gig- gling? Most of the girls I know think it proper to appear embarrassed and shy the minute a man makes love to them. I would like very much to hear your opinion on this subject. ‘Atma I. C.” You certainly are very much like ‘‘Marion Marlowe,” and that is as great a compliment as any girl can have paid to her. Any girl who respects herself can and should talk sensibly about love and marriage, although it is only fair to allow her a few blushes. The natural modesty of a young girl will always make her feel a little shy in the presence of her lover, but she should never allow this feeling to prevent her from dis- cussing the subject of marriage in all its phases with him after they are sufficiently weil ac quainted. No girl should engage herself to a man until both understand each other thoroughly on these subjects. I am glad you take an interest in “My Queen,’’ as you apparently do, from cover to cover. We can promise you each week a thrill- ing and instructive story. —_——— . “T have read one copy of ‘My Queen,’ and have sent for the others. I am sure Miss Shirley must be a lovely woman herself to be able to con- struct the character of ‘Marion Marlowe.’ T am very much in love with a young man, and for that reason I wish to read all about Marion Mar- lowe, for I want to see how she talks to her. lovers. Lam afraid I am a little inclined to be silly, but when one loves very deeply is not this excusable? es -%: MAC? I am afraid all lovers appear just a little silly vo those who have never experienced the “grand passion,’’ Ida, but there is a time and place for everything, even silliness, so if you do whisper baby talk in your beloved’s ear you can rest as- sured that we shall not blame you. Iam elad you ; (¢ -4 9 ° z like ‘‘Marion’’ and that you are studying her character. We intend that she shall be the purest type of American girl. She will be a good model CoOmicboooks.c© SS