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Show Dear Miss Brooks: "t I have read your advlee In your corner "Just Between Tou and Me. I for a lone time, and I want to say I tMlnk It Is Just splendid, and especially on petting. I have never written before and I read sometime ago of someone Inquiring about the song "The Pardon Sent but Came too 1-ate." but I did not see It appear In print. If you have IV please Bend It to me. Thanking you la., advance, an here's hoping that other will appreciate you as I do. Wishing you success, GLADYS, Idaho. Thank you, Gladys. Your letter la quite encouraging. I am happy to print the poem you wish below: THE PARDON CAME TOO LATB A fair-haired boy in a foreign lancV At sunrise was to die. In a prison cell he sat alone. From his heart there came a sigh; "Deserted from the ranks," they said. The reason none could say; They only knew the orders were That he should die next day. - And as the hours glided by. Dear Reader: This is your corner. All questions submitted will be cheerfully cheer-fully and carefully answered, except those seeking medical advice. Names and addresses of business firms cannot be printed here, but will be sent if a self-addressed, stamped envelope accompanies the request. Questions are limited to two. Full name and address must accompany each letter or no reply can be made. All communications are held strictly confidential. In requesting: poems and songs, the correct title, the first line, or trie name of the author is necessary in order to find them. Please send stamped, addressed envelope also with these requests, so they may be forwarded directly to you. , .... Address letters very plainly, with pen and Ink, to Helen Brooks, Box 1548, Salt Lake City, Utah. SONGS AND POEMS RECEIVED The following songs and pcems have been received during the past week, and I wish ts thank each cne for their kindness In contributing them. "Call Ms Back Pal O' Mine." "There's Only One Pal After All." "Rosle." BONGS REQUESTED These sings and poems are on ths requested and To-Be-Found list: "Haunted Woods." "As I'd Nothing Else to Do." (Poem) The Old Woman and the Boy That Was Half Past Three. An Old Ship's Charter. Dear Miss Brooks. We have written to you before and received satisfactory replies and now we are trying again. 1 There are seven of us girls who go together, and the people in our ward call us "The Seven Giggling, Gumchewlng Nuts from Strlngtown." Should we consider this as an Insult. (2) We are between sixteen six-teen snd seventeen years old. Should we follow the styles of long dresses? (3) Some of us have our hair bobbed and like It. Is It still stylish to wear It so? (4) We follow the styles of dancing, and some of the people in the ward rave about It. What can we do to stop them? We don't want to stop dancing. (5) What are some of the latest dance pieces out? Thank you. We remain. "PEVEN GIGGLING. GUMCHEWINQ, NUTS FROM STRINGTOWN." Utah. Well, girls, I hardly feel that were I In your place I should consider the name you seem to have earned a compliment. com-pliment. But since you do appear to have earned it, you hardly have the right to consider It an Insult either. I think I would Just quietly go about It and see If I couldn't earn a little better bet-ter sounding name. Don't you think you could? (2) Personally, I do not care for the ankle length skirts, and though one sees aulte a few I think dears, I really think King Tut meant his sandals to be worn only when Indulging In-dulging In the lighter and less strenuous strenu-ous sports, but it seems milady has in this, as In a great many other things, taken unto herself to say what, when, where and why she shall or shall not wear or do certain things, and as a consquence we see these sandals at the seashore, on the street, In the ballroom, ball-room, at the theatre, In fact every where and worn thus by almost every one. But, by all means let them harmonize har-monize with the rest of your costume, at least. (4) And also, well, my Flappers, Flap-pers, Just between you and me. I rather think I'd not care to make up with a boy who got angry because I had come to my senses enough to not allow him such unwise familiarities. So that's tlmt. If he's "half a man" he will admit you're right, and be a better friend to you for it. I'd like to shake hands with your parents. JUST SET A LIGHT A little child on a sick bed lay, And to death seemed very near; Her parents' pride and the only child Of a railroad engineer. Chorus: Just set a light when I pass tonight, Set It where It can be seen If our darling it dead then show the red; If she's better, show the green. His duty called him from those he loved. From his home whose light was dimmed. While tears he shed, to his wife he said, "I will leave two lanterns trimmed." In that small house by the railroad side 'Twas the mother's watchful eye. Saw a gleam of hope in the feeble smile As the train went rushing by. Just one short look, 'twas his only chance; A messenger on wings did fly. To savs this boy from such a fata, A pardon, but it came too late. Chorus: The volley was flred at sunrise, Just after the break of day, And while the echoes lingered, A soul had passed away. Into the arms of his maker. And there to hear his fate. A tear, a sigh, a sad "goodbye." The pardon came too late. And round the camp-fire burning bright,. The story then was told, How his mother on a dying bed, Called for her son so bold. He hastened to obey her wish, Was captured on the way; She never saw her boy so fair, He died at break of day. And when the truth at last was known,. His Innocence at once was shown; To save from such an unjust fate, A pardon sent, but 'twas too late. Dear Miss Brooks: I have read your letters and answers and enjoy them very much and would like to enter your corner. Would you please answer the two following questions ques-tions for me? (1) Would you pleas give me Pearl White's address? Is It right for a girl of 14 to go te dance and different things with a boy of ITT WA WA. Chalils, Idaho. Very glad to de so. Wa Wa. (1 Pearl White Is with the Paths Exchange, Ex-change, Inc., 38 W. 43th St., New York City. (2) Personally, I do not consider It wise for a girl of 14 to go steadily with boys. It will be far better, you will find later on, If you will devote U your time and attention for two or three more years to self-Improvement In every way before taking an active part In social affairs. If yeu do this you will be more attractive, feel more at ease, and enjoy your friends mora. But the signal light was seen. On the midnight air there arose a prayer, "Thank God. the light Is green." Dear Miss Brooks: We have enjoyed reading your cosy corner for sometime, and we would be Just as put out to go without our meals, as to go without reading "Just Between You and Me." We have never written to you before but you have given so many girls and boys such good help and advice, we thought maybe you would answer a few questions for us. We hope you will allow us two questions ques-tions each. We both wish you much success and happiness. Hope you will publish these questions as soon as you can make room for ,nem. (1) I am fifteen years old, sixty four inches In height and weigh 01) pounds. I would like very much to be up to my normal weight If possible. I love all kinds of out-door exercise such as horse-back riding and swimming. Io you think this would prevent me from gaining? Can you tell me how I could gain? (2) lo you think we are too young to go with boys older than ourselves, say eighteen or nineteen? Some say we .ire and some any we are not. What do you think? FRITZ. Utah. (1) How rnn I keep up a good, lively conversation with a boy? (2) My hair Is Ions and quite curly. I feel as though I would like it bobbed, but my folks do not approve of this. What do you think and what should I do? HANS. Vtah. I could not welcome two girls any more heartily than I now welcome you. Hans and Fritz. Is this satisfying? j (1)1 see no reason why you should not find that extra 17 pounds somewhere. Fritz, If you are in a normal condition of health. No, exercise such as you enjoy would not prevent you from gaining miters Indulged In too stren- th shorter length, half way between the ankle and the knee. In much better taste for street wear at any rate, and It Is still quite popular. (3) Bobbed Hair also continues popular, though Its continued vogue hangs somewhat In the balance. Since some of you already have It, might as well keep It for a while, I suppose. (4) Why not moderate moder-ate a little on the dance question? Extreme Ex-treme styles In dancing, as well as In dress, are in poor taste and often overstep over-step Into the vulgar. No need to stop dancing but If you want to lose that most uncomplimentary name, better top the so-called "dancing" the folks ar raving about. Tou will find a few of the latest dance hits In my reply to Brown Eyes, Vtah, In last Issue. Write again, girls. My Dear Miss Brooks: It Is with pleasure that I send one of the songs on the requested list. 1 have no questions to bother you with now, but will write again sometime I think your little "coiner" Is one of the dearest places In the paper. Every week I take great pleasure In reading It. The only thing I hate about It Is. It Isn't big enough to suit me. If I can be of service In sending another song I Will gladly do so. With loads of love. "Al'l'KECIATION ' Layton. Utah. Thank you, my dear, both for the song and your cheery letter. I'm sorry, for your sake, that our corner doesn't seem big enough, but wouldn't It be Mdendld If with "you in your small corner, and I In mine" we could accomplish ac-complish a "big" work? Anyway we can each do our part, can't we? I appreciate ap-preciate every song (tent In more than I can possibly express to the senders, 1 am sure, so rest assured any you can send will be most gratefully received. Dear Miss Brooks: We have been reading "Just Between Tou and Me," for some time and will uously. Of course one can overdo anything, any-thing, but I am Inclined to think It Is not so much this, as that you are not eating properly. Kitt plenty of Rood, wholesome food. Including esps, cream cheese, nuts and plenty of vegetables In your menus. Irlnk at least one quart of rich milk a tiny (two Is better) and plenty of water. I am quite sure If you are In earnest and follow the above siiKKestlons you will soon be gaining in weltdit. Should there he a physical disorder dis-order of any kind, of course it must be corrected before you can hope for proper results. (2) I contend that r. elrl of fifteen Is too young to ko with boys regularly. Kemernber, frlrln, that your conduct now, and the friends you appreciate It If you will let us Join your corner. (1) We go with boys quite a bit and we would like to know if It Is all right for us to go with boys three' ysars older than ourselves. (2) I have a sister fourteen years old and she would like to know how long she should wear her dresses. Her hair ts bobbed and she would like to know how to comb It to look best. (.'!) Is It proper for us to wear sport sox and sleeves slit up to the shoulder, and what are the most appropriate places to wear King Tut sandals? (4) If you liked a boy real well and you promised your parents you would not let til in pet you and he got angry because you wouldn't, how are you going to make up with b'.m? Wishing you success In your "arork. We are as ever, TWO FLAPPKitS. from Utah. Tou are most welcome, girls, I am ure. (1) For my own satisfaction and peace of mind, because I do not want to think you are younger than your sister of 14, I am going to sruess you are about 10. If 1 am right, I hope you do go with boys three or four years older than yourselves. (2) Just below the knees la the proper length for a tlr! of 14 to wear her dresses. There Isn't a great deal of choice In the way to comb bobbed hair it ts either worn Itralght or curled, the straight hah being the "latest" style. Of course whether the side or center part, with or without bangs, etc., would be most becoming depends altogether upon the shape of the head and face ami othe. personal characteristics. (3) Not at one and the same time, surely! Hut of course yon did not mean that, did you? It Is propr to wear sport sox for sports sear only, as the name Implies, and I should Judge you were eligible for both the sox and fancy sleeves If you promise prom-ise not to wear them both at the same time I must Insist on this. Well, m choose, will be a governing Influence! throughout your entire life; therefore,! act wisely. It Is not so much the age! of the boy, as It Is his character which: should be considered when choosing! your friends. (1) Uy Just being perfectly natural' nd spontaneous. Huns. Of course you! must have something to talk about,! therefore read all you can, so you will be posted on different subjects, find out' what your friends enjoy talking about, md do not forget that a good listener! is often appreciated, (i) I am quite' sure I would not bob such lovely hair, lint of course this Is purely a matter jf individual taste. To DAWN, Frnlthfleld, ft. Yes. Pawn I have received the songs you sent, ami i thank you sincerely for them. Only! a small percentage of the songs aHk.-d j for can appear in print, and this Is why you have not seen those you sent. They perhaps may appear later. Kathleen Mavourneen spin are, nn ! the requested list hist week tlmni(;ii Mistake as I had this song and It may! ii Iso be hud In the shops. j lear llss I-irooks: I have bean reading the letters in your corner "Just H.-ineeti Vou mol Me" snd enjoy tliern very much. May I Join? I would lilie to ak you a few nueslions. (1) What Is a uoo.l remedy t.'. leduee fat I ') If u Kl:l is In love with a hoy and he i ,ues little for her. what should she 1, to win his love? With best wishes, SlloltTV. Washington. Tt.ili. Welcome. Shorty.. (1) Kyerd-e and (let will do It, If you ats persisieiit in your eftorM. Ma ke your f seri-Ne strenuous stren-uous to reduce, mil let It be walking, swimming, boating, tennis, or, slioul.l hee not l.e ,i,ssitde, make it a dally xr'in such as tho "setting tip" ex-rohe, ex-rohe, bending forward ami touching I finger to floor, or Jumping the ropej Mint wba'ewr you i, persist until y,,,i lire tired. T'-en of course nu should eliminate sweits, fiits nml starehes from your diet. CJI My dear, there Is nothln;: o n enn do, but turn your thougnt resdotelv f,-i,rn this bov and look to atiO'hei' Willi s mute Jipprer). atlve of your cl.arms. If you have I n as chin ii, lug In y.nir ma tiner us vou ' know l...w :, be, if y,,;i 114ve been . friendlv. Kind, and Interesting, shown ! relifieini i,t in manner and iln-i-s, what , more could you ch, Just know It is not j intended that tie lie more than a tneie friend to yen nnd b happy nhoat It, knowing that somewhere there Is some one for you. i I'ear Miss linifiks: We lire here agitn. but I know we !'"'' wl' oiiie I want to s you a few 1'iestlons. (1) Whi,.h Is m.,re ladylike :'" ":'i'a riding skirt or knickers? I ,"''"k a lidlng skirt. (2) What Is the i"""""11 "r l""ha and Mabel? We wish ;you lots ,,( success and remain as ever, It''K Hri and I'INK rtdSK, rth. i Indeed you are w elcomiy (1) If you refer to horseback riding, It In purely a matter of taste. To b strictly proper, .of cut"-.., tie riding eosi time consist of coat, breeches and boots. (';) Hertlm oo.;,m "bright ; Mai, nuKiis "lovable I worthy of love." |