Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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Mary was treated as a little girl in that she seldom was allowed out at night,<br />
never "went with the boys," was kept regularly in school, and was referred<br />
to as Mr. Wells' little daughter.<br />
Bessie, on the other hand, dressed like a young woman, was often out to<br />
parties and theaters, had a sweetheart, and passed among the older girls as<br />
one of them.<br />
In school Mary was ahead of Bessie, who was just ready to quit because she<br />
was "tired of school" and had so little time for it.<br />
"Papa," said Mary one day, "I am as old as Bessie Wilson, I am in a higher<br />
class in school, and I am as tall as she is — yet I may never do the things she<br />
does — but have to look and act like a child. When are you going to let me<br />
grow up?"<br />
"Mary, do you remember that lily which blossomed here in the window so<br />
early this spring?"<br />
"Yes — but it is dead now. It seemed to give its whole strength to make that<br />
one blossom. It looked pretty then — but really those which blossomed at<br />
the right time were prettier," said Mary.<br />
"That is just what I wanted you to remember. That lily was pretty — but it<br />
was forced along too fast, blossomed before its time, and died. That is the<br />
way with many girls. They blossom before their time. I want my daughter to<br />
come to her full, mature beauty."<br />
"Do you mean that Bessie is blossoming too young?" asked Mary.<br />
"When you come to the fullness of your youth, when you are like a rose in<br />
full bloom — then poor Bessie will already be fading."<br />
Mary said no more — but she watched, and her father's prophecy was true.<br />
When Mary came to the full beauty of her young womanhood — Bessie was<br />
already a disappointed young wife, with her health gone.<br />
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