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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In the cloakroom of a certain school, a question arose among some girls as<br />
to who had the most beautiful hands. The teacher listened to her girls<br />
thoughtfully. They compared hands and explained secrets of keeping them<br />
pretty. Nettie said that a girl could not keep perfect hands — and wash<br />
dishes or sweep. Maude spoke of the evil effects of cold and wind, and too<br />
much sunshine. Stella told of her favorite cold cream. Ethel spoke of proper<br />
manicuring. At last the teacher spoke.<br />
"To my mind Jennie Higgins has the most beautiful hands of any girl in<br />
school," she said quietly.<br />
"Jennie Higgins!" exclaimed Nettie in amazement; "why, her hands are<br />
rough and red and look as if she took no care of them. I never thought of<br />
them as being beautiful."<br />
"I have seen those hands carrying food to the sick, and soothing the brow of<br />
the aged. She is her widowed mother's main help, and she it is who does the<br />
milking and carries the wood and water, yes, and washes dishes night and<br />
morning, that her mother may be saved the hard work. I have never known<br />
her to be too tired to speak kindly to her little sister, and help her in her<br />
play. I have found those busy hands helping her brother with his kite. I tell<br />
you I think they are the most beautiful hands I have ever seen, for they are<br />
always busy helping somewhere!"<br />
This is the beauty for which every girl should strive — the beauty that comes<br />
from unselfishness and usefulness. Beauty of face and form is secondary in<br />
importance, though not to be despised. If used properly, personal beauty is<br />
a good gift; but if it turns a girl's head — then it becomes a curse to her!<br />
Think of such women as are much spoken of through the public press, or<br />
who have achieved noble deeds, as Frances Willard, Florence Nightingale,<br />
or Edith Cavel — and consider whether you ever heard if they were pretty or<br />
not. No one ever thinks of such trifles when speaking of those who are great<br />
of soul.<br />
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