GOOD LOOKS AND BRAINS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 838, 5 December 1929, Page 6

GOOD LOOKS AND BRAINS

Dear Miss Rutledge,— Would you please give me some of your valuable assistance? About three years ago I met a man of whom X grew very fond. We quarrelled occasionally, mainly because lie would insist on taking other girls out. At the beginning of last year we had quite a big quarrel, and after a short time I went out with another man. I liked him very much, but thought more of the first. In the middle of the year we were at a dance, and the first man offered to take me home. Of coux-se I went with him, and the other took offence. I went out with the first one again until recently. About a week ago No. 2 met me accidentally, and since then we have been coming home together as much as possible. I feel sure that he thinks a great deal of me. Now, the question is—which man am I to continue to go' out with? The first is tall and ratheT good-looking, hut a, flirt, as I know only too well. I still think as much of him. but feel that the second is likely to prove moi-e constant, and I also like him very much indeed. Would you give me an answer as soon as possible, as I am in quite a serious quandary? WORRIED. ■■I.V.SHWff I can’t imagine for a moment how you can expect to be happy with the first inan, and if I were in a similar position it would be the second male wlio - would find favour with me. Consistency is a jewel, and vour second friend has this to offer, at least. If you continue his friendship, I have no doubt but that he will declare his intentions, and not be like your first friend, flitting from one blossom to another, and then appearing hurt when you give him - a dose of his own medicine. Then, too, it is often a mistake to marry a handsome man, lor when his looks fade there is little romance in a bald-headed, bay-windowed figure, unless he possesses fair intelligence, and your friend's chief defect appears to be lack of it. In considering the desirability of a husband, a man’s heart counts for much more than his face, and if people would pay less attention to looks, and more to character, when choosing a life-mate, marriages of a higher order and a more harmonious nature would result. So bar your mind against worry, even as you would lock up your jewels from a common thief. Encourage friend No. 2, and do not camouflage your real feelings toward him. I think you will find such a choice more satisfactory ;n the long run. ANNE RUTLEDGE.