and
puffings than she does without, therefore modern society should waive all
objections to their use. A full breast has been man's admiration through
all climes and ages, and whether this breast-loving instinct is right or
wrong, sensible or sensual, it is a fact well known to all, that it is a
great disappointment to a husband and father to see his child brought up on
a bottle. Men love full breasts, because it promotes maternity. If,
however, the breasts are abnormally large, it indicates maternal deficiency
the same as any disproportion or extreme.
7. SMALL FEET.--Small feet and small ankles are very attractive, because
they are in harmony with a perfect female form, and men admire perfection.
Small feet and ankles indicate modesty and reserve, while large feet and
ankles indicate coarseness, physical power, authority, predominance. Feet
and ankles however must be in harmony with the body, as small feet and
small ankles on a large woman would be out of proportion and consequently
not beautiful. {131}
8. BEAUTIFUL ARMS.--As the arm is always in proportion with the other
portions of the body, consequently a well-shaped arm, small hands and small
wrists, with full muscular development, is a charm and beauty not inferior
to the face itself, and those who have well-shaped arms may be proud of
them, because they generally keep company with a fine bust and a fine
figure.
9. INTELLIGENCE.--A mother must naturally possess intelligence, in order to
rear her children intelligently, consequently it is natural for man to
chiefly admire mental qualities in women, for utility and practicability
depend upon intelligence. Therefore a man generally loves those charms in
women which prepare her for the duties of companionship. If a woman desires
to be loved, she must cultivate her intellectual gifts, be interesting and
entertaining in society, and practical and helpful in the home, for these
are some of the qualifications which make up the highest type of beauty.
10. PIETY AND RELIGION IN WOMEN.--Men who love home and the companionship
of their wives, love truth, honor and honesty. It is this higher moral
development that naturally leads them to admire women of moral and
religious natures. It is therefore not strange that immoral men love moral
and church-loving wives. Man naturally admires the qualities which tend to
the correct government of the home. Men want good and pure children, and it
is natural to select women who insu
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