PASSING OF THE OLD MAID

The old maid of the past—sour, scandal-loving, sharp of temper and features—is now almost an unknown quantity. The unmarried woman of today who has passed her twenties is cherry, active, busy and useful. Generally she is in business or has some special art, profession or accomplishment to which she devotes herself. Anyway, she is not idle. She finds many things to employ her hands and brains. She has little time for gossip and less inclination. Culture and occupation have broadened her nature and given her charity and wisdom. —Ex