Replies to Our Women Readers

F. S. (Beirut)

A well-bred personality, very quick of understanding, with a certain optimistic idealism. She has an aptitude for the appreciation of beauty, but she is lazy and has not worked to cultivate this taste. She can be a devoted friend and an excellent mother. It is likely that she will win great happiness in the near future — only the heart may not be able to rejoice!

S. J. (Beirut)

A diplomatic and positive personality, realistic in life, taking it "as it comes"; called to soar from success to success. Marriage is not the whole of her desired goal — especially as there is nothing to call for haste... it will come, like everything else... Possibility of many travels and numerous undertakings. An average life, but a full one...

S. H. (Beirut)

An open, frank personality, but one easily deceived. Perseverance, order, and patience are not among her prominent qualities... fond of whatever gives her ease, and finding in certain little "devilries" what pleases her... We counsel you calm and good sense: on that depend your future and your happy marriage.

W. Kh. (Safita)

A nervous, decisive, haughty personality. She knows exactly what she wants and where she is going... a strong spirit, steadfast in adversity, that often turns things upside down. We advise you to mix your wine with a little water! You may marry a merchant in eight or fourteen weeks after January 4, 1947... A life all anxiety, and a long one...

A. B. Scarlett (Baghdad)

An independent, wavering personality that grasps with its intelligence the passions, in a contradictory and confused way — which may be because people do not know her... But your nature inclines toward much that cannot be understood or grasped. A marriage, and a daughter. Great success and a good name. A full, long life...

S. A. H. (Baghdad)

A personality that is lovable when it is natural and free of affectation. Do not try to appear more than you are; that loses you your virtues. You are not flighty, and your happiness in your future depends on your striving to remain gracious and positive — otherwise beware of men, for they will think you proud... And you may know that this is not all that could be said of you...

Layla M. (Tripoli)

A confused, careless personality... You lack a great deal of attention and alertness, in contrast to your good-heartedness... Yet your success, in spite of that, is assured... Those around you will be astonished and will ascribe the secret of this success to luck and luck alone... Be strong then, so that you may remain respected...