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Fables for the Fair
THE WOMAN WHO MADE A GOOD WIFE
THERE was once a Woman whose Fiancé was Exceedingly Particular.
"Before I Establish You as the Eternal Arbitress of my Destiny," he said, "I should like you to Tell me Truly to what you Owe your Beautiful Complexion. I have a Deep—seated Horror of all Artificial Aids to such Beauty."
"I Know Nothing of Them,” she replied, "Nor am I quite Certain, in Fact, to What you Refer. I rely on a Careful Diet, Regular Hours, Out-door Exercise, and Pears' Soap, which I have found Matchless for the Hands and Complexion."
"Say no More!" he Cried, "but Name the Day. I have been Looking for you All my Life."
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