FIFTY MILLION STRONG 



some of his friends, and have them come out and spend the 

 evening, or just mention the fact of having read such an 

 interesting article on such and such a subject. Wouldn't he 

 like to have it read aloud that night? Or suggest a ride 

 together in the soft evening twilight. Let almost anything 

 be done so long as there is an appeal to the family spirit. 

 Occasionally let someone keep the children, while a short trip 

 is taken to the nearest large town or city to hear some good 

 music, to mix and mingle with the crowds, for the sake of a 

 good time and to broaden one's outlook on life. 



"If the husband has a business proposition that is troubling 

 him and he shows an inclination to talk of it he should be 

 encouraged to do so, and perhaps some suggestion of the wife 

 will give him an idea that had never occurred to him. How 

 unfortunate the statement, * Oh, don't bother me with busi- 

 ness; I don't have time for such things.' A wife who takes 

 an intelligent interest in whatever concerns her husband is 

 honored for her interest. 



" Sometimes it is necessary to gently reprimand one's hus- 

 band, if he becomes too lax in small courtesies, as, for ex- 

 ample, ' Dear, hadn't you noticed that I dropped my hand- 

 kerchief?' or 'Did you forget to assist me into the buggy?' 

 One probably would not have to call his attention to such little 

 matters many times until he would remember himself. Some- 

 times, too, it is necessary to show some spirit at a slight or 

 hurt that could have been avoided. If it is necessary, let 

 there be some resentment, but no pouting or nagging. But 

 most important of all is : courtesy and affection in oneself 

 encourage them in others. Once a wife asked her husband 

 what it was he loved in her so much, after years of married 

 life had taken the bloom from her cheek and the sparkle from 

 her eye. She was not such a fine housekeeper as some others, 

 either. He replied : ' It is your spirit, my dear, your spirit. 

 That's what I have admired all these years,' and he gently 

 and reverently kissed her." 



A home in which there is a Juliet is sure to be a happy 

 home. And such a home will be a model not only on the 



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