Continuing the resolutions made by the writer in the 1937 Delineator Magazine. Here is her list concerning the Man in her life.
My Man - If Any
To let him walk off with the morning paper because I've ordered another copy for myself.
To flatter him to the point of believing he is a grand cook, so he can prepare the victuals when he invites ten people to dinner on the maid's night out.
To make him take care of his own dog even if I must resort to a little well-timed carelessness in feeding the pooch.
To give him advance notice of anniversaries and birthdays, and subtlety be hanged.
To admit I hate prize-fights and cigar smoke.
To admire his hair-cut and his new suits, willy-nilly.
To be a veritable lamb and honey-child with women he's interested in, so they'll like me better than they like him.
To develop a few personal extravagances when he starts squandering the family income on stag dinners, green fees and fancy fishing tackle.
To encourage him to have his secretary buy gifts for me, so he won't pay outrageous prices in gift shoppes for things I never can use.
To make him stop talking about girth and baldness and do something about it.
To have for myself a handsome doctor and a fascinating dentist.
To keep him waiting, occasionally, for the good of his soul.
To expect orchids (all right, gardenias then) and get them or else---
To agree with him, always, in company, but be reasonably firm about my convictions when we're alone.
Laura, I'd be happy to get you a scan, but A) I'm out of town just now and B) my large page scanner has gone to scanner heaven ( a new one's on it's way). So as soon as the scanner and I are in the same place I'll get back to you. :-)
I just discovered you! I cannot stop reading/laughing/moaning at these posts! I love them all ! I just had to comment on the "Let him cook for ten"--my husband has made ONE (1) salad in 52 years ! Thanks for the wonderful site!
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These are wonderful! I'd love to see a scan of the article if you have one - it would be perfect for Questionable Advice. :)
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Laura, I'd be happy to get you a scan, but A) I'm out of town just now and B) my large page scanner has gone to scanner heaven ( a new one's on it's way). So as soon as the scanner and I are in the same place I'll get back to you. :-)
DeleteTina, That's so nice of you! I feel sort of guilty asking, especially since your scanner died, so please don't hurry. :)
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I just discovered you! I cannot stop reading/laughing/moaning at these posts! I love them all ! I just had to comment on the "Let him cook for ten"--my husband has made ONE (1) salad in 52 years ! Thanks for the wonderful site!
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