The realm amatory is a monarchial, not a republican, one. In all realms,
there must be a ruler, whether elected or hereditary.
Always a divided sway results in schism, whether in the family or in the
state. And although
Often enough the wife proves herself the more effective Sovereign, the
forms of monarchy must be conceded to the man, even though the executive
is left to the woman.
* * *
How often the only breast to which one can go on to "rain out the heavy
mist of tears" is the one inhibited!
* * *
Two wills are not so easily blended into one as that the task may be left
to Cupid. Yet,
Unless Cupid has a hand in blending two wills, it is bound to be a sorry
business at best.
Always and in all wedlock there comes a time when will conflicts with
will.
If both wills are inflexible, one must break--or both will fly apart.
But
Love and tact will relieve many a strain. Though sometimes one discovers
that
Human eyes have a certain store of tears. It is not difficult to weep
them all away. However,
In the final rupture between man and wife, it is the children that turn
the scales. But, O ye young husbands and wives, remember that
Youth regards the whole world as its friend; age finds itself desolate in
the midst of friends. Wherefore,