HIS MONEY OR YOURS?

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 190, 1 August 1908, Page 3

HIS MONEY OR YOURS?

When engaged couples go out together to a theatre, or on some other such jaunt, should the man pay for his sweetheart as well as for himself; or should she bear her share—supposing she is able to do so? This is a question that is often discussed amongst engaged and disengaged people. . In other times than these there was only one reply. Of course, he paid, and deemed himself insulted if she even suggested such an idea as her sharing the expenses. But now that so many girls work, and earn incomes nearly, if not quite, as good as those of the men, the matter assumes a different aspect. Circumstances should govern cases. Supposing the girl can well afford '.o maintain her independence by paying her way, she should be allowed to do so, unostentatiously, and without offending the susceptibilities of her swain. He should regard the matter in a coram on sense light, and reflect that tlw more money he can save for furnishing the future liome, the sooner the marriage hells will ring. Conventional ideas should not stand in the way when such important issues are involved as the future husband's duty to make a purse for coming needs; but, all the same, a rich girl will be acting foolishly if she obstinately refuses to accept from her sweet heart such social amenities as an omnibus-fare, her tea at a cafe, or her lunch at a restaurant, or even, should he be set upon giving her a treat, theatre and concert tickets.