HAPPY, LOVABLE GIRLS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2630, 10 August 1904, Page 67

HAPPY, LOVABLE GIRLS.

If there is one trait more tl>an another that shouid be assidiunisly cultivated by the woman who wishes to make herself popular, that one is loyalty to her friends. That trait embodies many other estimable ones, and is the basis of a lovely and noble character. If girls would be real charmers they must cultivate sweetness of disposition and eonlentedness of mind. A homely maiden with a sweet, lovable nature is far more admired than the haughty, stunning beauty. Girls, be sweet and charming. It is the philosophy of the foolish to be continually fault-finding, especially where no possible good can come out of it. Bestow praises where praises are due, and be silent as to the faults of others. The "happy woman" — you will recognise her presence the moment she crossos your path not by her extreme liveliness — lively people are rarely either happy or able to diffuse happiness — but by a sense of brightness and cheerfulness that enters "with her. She may be neither handsome nor entertaining, yet somehow she makes you feel comfortable because she is so comfortable herself. She shames you out of youi complaining, for she makes none. She may have less than the medium lot of earthly blessings, yet all she has she enjoys to the full ; and ie is so pleasant to see" anyone enjoy ! So with her sorrows — she simply bears them. Showing a real interest hi others— their joys, their sorrows, their crosses, their fears, their tastes, their belongings — gives one more influence over them than loading them with benefits ; for influence is the action of mind upon mind and heart upon heart.