We have been amused with a French Mother's advice to
her daughter, given in evidence in a law proceeding. There is much that is sensible in her admonitions, as well as much that is trifling ; and the drollery consists in the priority of place, and therefore we presume of importance, which is given to the trifles.
" I must repeat to you what I have before said—you must take more care of your husband, and seek to please him, for he is a worthy man. You know that he is a little inclined to vanity : I.do not say that you are therefore to be a coquette—on the contrary, be simple ; but let it he a simplicity recherch6,. Get up early in the morning, that is to say, seven o'clock, or half past seven at the latest : ricoolge your hair, and put a little gum into the curls, that they may remain firm during the day ; then put on long says, and a plain but neat gown, that tits well, and which suits your face and figure ; this alone will give him pleasure. Then pay great attention to your household—work at useful things—spend no money in follies—do not make too free with your husband's pupils—do not lend money without his consent, and never put yo,.rsell into a pas- sion. One thing, of which I never yet ventured to speak to you, is, that without your perceiving it, you have a great fondness for strong liquors, which get into your head and heat your imagination ; pray think of this fault, my dear girl, and correct it." •
The gum in the curls is the matter of the first importance.
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