IS IT TOO LATE FOR WOMEN TO BEGIN?
and a half around the upper arm; of three and a half inches in the girth of the chest; of fifteen pounds in weight;—-would not these work marked changes in any young woman; and would they not nearly always be most desirable changes? It is not a matter of inches and pounds alone. This increase of girth and weight is almost sure to tell most beneficially on the health and spirits as well—in short, on the general vigor.
If, with the increase in size and strength, care has been taken to practise special exercises to make and keep her erect, to at all times, whether sitting, standing, or walking, hold the head and neck where they should be; that is with the neck always pressing slightly against the back of the collar, and: no matter what you are at to breathe say a thousand full deep breaths every day, holding the air in a little at each breath—there is not much doubt but that, even in one short year, the difference in any girl, not strong or straight at the beginning, will be very marked. It really lies with young women of this class to make themselves physically—in proportion to their height—almost what they will. And so well is it now known how to develop any part of the body or the whole of it—better known indeed than ever before in the world's history; that every girls' college in America can, if it will, guarantee that it will take every student, and if she has no organic weakness or defect, in the four years' course will bring her out a strong, hearty, well-built woman; lissome, graceful, fleet of foot; with bright eyes; clear skin; and a degree of personal magnetism always found with a superb physique.
And is there any need of pointing out to a spirited girl the value of a sound, healthy, and shapely body? Is there any sphere in woman's life where it will not stand her in good stead, and render her far more ef-
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