Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1883 — The Husband’s Opportunity. [ARTICLE]

The Husband’s Opportunity.

It is doubtful whether the male head of a family often appreciates the opportunity he has for diffusing sunshine at home, or comprehends how much of gloom he can bring with him !h a troubled face and moody temper from the office or the street. The house mother is within four walls from morning till dinner time,, with few exceptions, and must bear the worriments of fretful children, inefficient servants, weak nerves and unexpected callers. And she must do this day after day, with monotonous regularity. The husband goes out from the petty details of home care. He meets friends. He feels the excitement of business competition. He has the bracing influence of the outdoor walk or ride. If he will ctiSwimme' cheers atidr*feuoyittrt-"hM presence like a refreshing breeze. He has it in his power to brighten the household life,'and add to the general happiness in a way that no man has a right to forget or neglect. — Onting.