THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 19, 1988
PRINCESS DRESS
FOR HOUSE OR STREET WEAR
What The Stars Foretell
By MARY BLAKE
You may find yourself automa- as well as those who contemplate tically doing just the right thing matrimony, must be careful to sup- under some unusual condition this press any feeling of peevishness day. Through thoughtlessness, a this day, for this may cause ún- great many people will be incon- happiness.
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venienced, so be sure that none of If a woman and December 19 is your requests are unreasonable nor your birthday, marriage and com- made at an inopportune moment.panionship is essential to your con- Intolerance or assumed sanctimoni- tentment. A cheerful environment ousness will be the primary cause also may mean a lot to you, because of a great deal of animosity this you are apt to be easily affected by day. It will be tactful to respect your surroundings. You probably the opinions of others, and to re-love crowds and gayety. At times frain from starting any arguments. you may be unduly suspicious of the Any clouds that might seem to be loyalty of those near and dear to gathering in social or domestic cir-you. This feeling you must try to cles can be scattered to the four overcome. Should you ever be seri-1 winds by the use of a little diplo ously interested in religious matters requires tactful handling, a great macy, and an indication that you your spiritual development most deal of affection and plenty of en- are willing to do what you can to likely will be repid. As an interior couragement. Neither its physical dispel them. This might require decorator, entertainer, musician, nor spiritual development should be eating a little humble pie, but in the singer, author or business executive neglected. Properly trained, this long run it might be well worth you ought to be financial success. youngster's adulthood ought to while. Married and engaged couples, The child born on December 19, filled with remarkable achievements.
The only way to beat the high cost of living is to work at putting it down.
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Boarders are likely to have liver complaint when it is served to them seven times a week.
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The self-made man is forever talking shop.
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A man's temper improves the more he doesn't use it.
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The wife of a henpecked hus- band hasn't much to crow over. * * *'
The only substitute for chunks of wisdom is thick slices of silence.
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Law is a dry study, but a pretty woman's tears often have the desired effect on the jury.
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Nearly every married man you meet knows how to govern his wife, but the trouble is she won't let him.
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A letter of credit is a capital·
letter.
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A woman's lips are the rose and her tongue the thorn.
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