A CHAPTER FOR WIVES AND MOTHERS 497 



rounded with beautiful objects ; and let her mind dwell 

 upon such objects. If an active mind and brilliant 

 intellect are required, the mother should devote con- 

 siderable time to study and mental labor of a pleasant 

 nature. The moral nature should be carefully culti- 

 vated, to insure a lovely disposition. No angry words 

 or unhappy feelings should be tolerated. Purity of 

 heart and life should be maintained. The husband 

 should do his part by supplying favorable surround- 

 ings, suggesting cheerful thoughts, and aiding mental 

 culture. 



3. After birth, the mother still possesses a molding 

 influence upon the development of her child through 

 the lacteal secretion. Every mother knows how speed- 

 ily the child will suffer if nursed when she is exhausted 

 by physical labor or when suffering from nervous ex- 

 citement, as anger or grief. These facts show the influ- 

 ence which the mental states of the mother exert upon 

 the child, even when the act of nursing is the only 

 physical bond between them. 



It will be a happy day for the race if ever parents 

 recognize the fact that infants, even human beings in 

 embryo, possess rights which are as sacred as those of 

 adult human beings. 



This whole subject is more fully treated by the 

 author in special works, full information concerning 

 which can be obtained by those wishing to know more 

 on this subject. 



