How to Marry Well

"How to Marry Well" by Duchess is a guide from the late 1800s that gives young women advice on how to marry into a higher social class. It was first in "The Ladies' Home Journal." The book says being a good person and smart is more important than just being pretty if you want to get married. The author talks about what makes a "good match," pointing out that a real partnership is more than just having money. She thinks women should develop their minds and personalities so they can be good partners to worthy men. The guide stresses the importance of how you act and look, being gentle, and having good morals. The Duchess uses stories and simple advice to show how being kind and having a real personality can bring in the right partner, leading to the conclusion that love should be the base of any successful marriage.