“The pink cheeks which first won you may have faded

Magda Pena

“The pink cheeks which first won you may have faded, but remember that it was in your service, when you quietly accept the fact that ‘you have left your wife far behind you in mental improvement.’” Pg 68

This quote comes from Fanny Fern. Here Fanny is reminding the male in a marriage to take into account that his wives beauty might have faded away, but it has faded because she has worked so hard to keep a home and take care of all his needs. Men only consider a woman’s beauty when selecting a wife, but they need stop to think if this beautiful, sensitive woman will be able to cook, clean, wash and do all the things that he requires from her for a happy marriage.

Men lose interest in their wives and fanny says that these men just accept the fact that their women are not as cultured as they are. It is not their wives fault it is their fault for not being able to understand their wives plight and help them by educating them to keep their marriage going. Basically men have to take realize that they chose a beautiful wife above a hardworking wife and they cannot blame anyone but themselves.