LOVE AND MARRIAGE

'THE CHOICE OF A HUSBAND' .....

In general you may look with favour on those gentlemen whom your papa invites frequently to his table, and mama rejoices to introduce to her evening parties..... If a suitor remains long at his wine, and joins the ladies with a flushed cheek, or is understood to be fast in his habits, reject his offers, and on no account be entrapped by his professions of reformation.

Let your accepted lover be some years your senior, you will respect him all the more hereafter.

Do not marry a vulgar rich man, he will not elevate you much in the social world, and any little advantage in this way will be more than negated by your having to endure manners which are unpleasant to you.

'THE CHOICE OF A WIFE' .....

Remark the lady's temper.  No extent of accomplishments will compensate for the lack of amiability.  A lady who answers her mother petulantly will prove a thorn in her husband's pillow.

Beware of flirts.  Marriage with the heartless is not to be thought of.

Never dream of marriage with one of extravagent habits. Let every suitor carefully remark as to his admired one's views concerning domestic expenses and personal attire... if in the parental home she is heedless of outlay, he may be satisfied that her profusion will be boundless when she is admitted into her own.

The gentlewoman who exhibits sordid inclinations is unsuitable as a wife - your friends would not invite her to their homes.

If the object of your affections has a wise father, and a discreet mother, you may make your proposal  with full confidence that, should your suit prevail, your future partner will be 'a crown to her husband' .
                                                          

'MY WIFE AND I ARE ONE - AND I AM HE !'