all surely die." You may dash into
business, seek pleasure in the club room, and visit gambling hells, but
"Thou art the man" will ever stare you in the face. Her pale, sad cheeks,
her hollow eyes will never cease to haunt you. Men should promote
happiness, and not cause misery. Let the savage Indians torture captives to
death by the slow flaming fagot, but let civilized man respect the
tenderness and love of confiding women. Torturing the opposite sex is
double-distilled barbarity. Young men agonizing young ladies, is the
cold-blooded cruelty of devils, not men.

7. THE RULE TO FOLLOW.--Do not continually pay your attentions to the same
lady if you have no desire to win her affections. Occasionally escorting
her to church, concert, picnic, party, etc., is perfectly proper; but to
give her your special attention, and extend invitations to her for all
places of amusements where you care to attend, is an implied promise that
you prefer her company above all others, and she has a right to believe
that your attentions are serious. {167}

[Illustration: THE WEDDING RING.]

8. EVERY GIRL SHOULD SEAL HER HEART against all manifested affections,
unless they are accompanied by a proposal. Woman's love is her all, and her
heart should be as flint until she finds one who is worthy of her
confidence. Young woman, never bestow your affections until by some word or
deed at least you are fully justified in recognizing sincerity and faith in
him who is paying you special attention. Better not be engaged until
twenty-two. You are {168} then more competent to judge the honesty and
falsity of man. Nature has thrown a wall of maidenly modesty around you.
Preserve that and not let your affections be trifled with while too young
by any youthful flirt who is in search of hearts to conquer.

9. FEMALE FLIRTATION.--The young man who loves a young woman has paid her
the highest compliment in the possession of man. Perpetrate almost any sin,
inflict any other torture, but spare him the agony of disappointment. It is
a crime that can never be forgiven, and a debt that never can be paid.

10. LOYALTY.--Young persons with serious intentions, or those who are
engaged should be thoroughly loyal to each other. If they seek freedom with
others the flame of jealousy is likely to be kindled and love is often
turned to hatred, and the severest anger of the soul is aroused. Loyalty,
faithfulness, confidence, are the three jewels to be cherished in
court