offspring, and it is shown in other
parts of this book that beauty depends largely on the condition of health
at the time of conception. It is therefore of no little moment that parents
should guard carefully their own health as well as that of their children,
that they may develop a vigorous constitution. There cannot be beauty
without good health.

2. MARRYING TOO EARLY.--We know that marriage at too early an age, or too
late in life, is apt to produce imperfectly {289} developed children, both
mentally and physically. The causes are self-evident: A couple marrying too
young, they lack maturity and consequently will impart weakness to their
offspring; while on the other hand persons marrying late in life fail to
find that normal condition which is conducive to the health and vigor of
offspring.

3. CROSSING OF TEMPERAMENTS AND NATIONALITIES.--The crossing of
temperaments and nationalities beautifies offspring. If young persons of
different nationalities marry, their children under proper hygienic laws
are generally handsome and healthy. For instance, an American and German or
an Irish and German uniting in marriage, produces better looking children
than those marrying in the same nationality. Persons of different
temperaments uniting in marriage, always produces a good effect upon
offspring.

4. THE PROPER TIME.--To obtain the best results, conception should take
place only when both parties are in the best physical condition. If either
parent is in any way indisposed at the time of conception the results will
be seen in the health of the child. Many children brought in the world with
diseases or other infirmities stamped upon their feeble frames show the
indiscretion and ignorance of parents.

5. DURING PREGNANCY.--During pregnancy the mother should take time for self
improvement and cultivate an interest for admiring beautiful pictures or
engravings which represent cheerful and beautiful figures. Secure a few
good books illustrating art, with some fine representations of statues and
other attractive pictures. The purchase of several illustrated art journals
might answer the purpose.

6. WHAT TO AVOID.--Pregnant mothers should avoid thinking of ugly people,
or those marked by any deformity or disease; avoid injury, fright and
disease of any kind. Also avoid ungraceful position and awkward attitude,
but cultivate grace and beauty in herself. Avoid difficulty with neighbors
or other trouble.

7. GOOD CARE.--She