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Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1855-1919

"A Woman of the World Her Counsel to Other People's Sons and Daughters"


You are the husband of a bright and lovely girl, and if you forget this
fact after a time, remember there are other Ray Gilberts who may realize
it, and seek to awaken such an interest in her heart as you sought to
arouse in mine.
You found the room occupied by its rightful host.
See it that no man finds the room vacant in your wife's heart.
Study the art of keeping your wife interested and interesting.
A woman thrives on love and appreciation. I know a beautiful bride of
eighty years, who has been the daily adoration of her husband for more
than half a century.
She has been "infinite in her variety," and he has never failed to
appreciate and admire.
Devote a portion of each day to talking to your wife about herself.
Then she will not find it a novelty when other men attempt the same
method of entertainment.
Whatever other matters engross your time and attention, let your wife
realize that she stands first and foremost in your thoughts and in your
heart.
Do not forget the delicacies of life, manner, speech, and deportment in
the intimacy of daily companionship.


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