ous, 36
Slow awakening of, 39
Two classes of, 36
Ways of escape for, 38
Who change their minds on the verge of a proposal, 38
To withdraw gracefully from a flirtation, 38

Honeymoon, the--
Disillusion, passing or permanent, 96
How long to stay on, 94
Inevitable test of temperament, 95
Possible disappointments in, 95

House, the--
Bride's share in the matter, 80
Furnishing, 79
Selection of, 79
Things to be considered, 80

Marriage--
Bride's burdens, the, 72
Bridesmaids' dresses, 73
Choice of bridesmaids, the, 72
Concluding remarks about, 120
Different nationalities, between, 103
Expenses of, 73
Fixing the day, 71
Invitations to the, 75
Mixed, 102
Necessary formalities in mixed, 104
Of British subjects living abroad, 105
Of different religious persuasions, 105

Marriages--
Of minors and wards in Chancery, 106
Proposals--
A woman's point of view, 48
A warning to women, 50
Methods of, 46
Some things to avoid in, 47
Tact in choosing the opportunity for, 46
Too keen a sense of humour in, 47
Too much haste in, 47
Vaguely worded offers, 48
When a woman may help, 49
When the woman may take the initiative, 49
Question of colour, the, 102
Scotch, 106
Trousseau, the, 74
Wedding frocks, 73

Marrying--
For a home, 119
For a housekeeper, 119
For love, 117
For money, 118

Newly married couple, the--
At home, 100
In society, 101

Return home, the--
Housekeeping, on, 98
Money matters, on, 99
Plunge into the practical, on, 98
Wedding calls, 100
What it means, 97

Runaway matches, 113

Second marriages--
Children, the, 114
Comparison with the predecessor, 116
Dress for a widow, 115
For and against, 114
Home, the, 115
Widower, the, 115
With a widow, 114

Wedding, the--
Banns, 81
Bride's dowry, the, 85
Civil contract, the, 83
Licence for, 82
Nature of the ceremony, the, 81
Religious ceremony, the, 81
Settlements, 84
Witnesses for, 83

Wedding day, the--
Arrangement of seats on, 90
At the bride's house, 89
Best man, the, 88
Bride's parents, the, 88
Bridegroom, the, 88
{123} Bridesmaids, the, 87
Dressing the bride, 89
Etiquette of, 86
Guests, the, 92
Journey, the, 94
Luggage on, 94
Presents on view, 93
Social side, the, 90
Some items of expense, 91
Starting for the honeymoon, 93
Tying