21. Be orderly, you'll keep the damage down!
22. In the opposite sex, loyalty, diligence, humor, & intelligence surpass good looks or cleverness.
23. On your own face keep a blithe serene mask so people'll think you know the answer.
24. Bring your friends home to your shack; be yourself.
25. Adopt outdoor sports to pursue all your life.
26. Act poised and confident, even if you're uncertain inside (So's everybody else.)
27. Write frequent letters to friends; it's civilized, sharpens the mind.
28. Don't be irked by brothers, sisters, family; you irk them too.
29. Read history & biography to help guide your actions.
30. Cherish your chores & duties; work's a blissful refuge.
31. Be expert on at least on lively topic, if only bearded generals or amiable redheads.
32. Don't slander yourself; God put you here as you are.
33. Linger close to nature; plant; watch things grow.
34. Remember proudly who you are; never humble yourself to 2nd raters.
35. Live within your means; don't envy the rich; a Rolls Royce is only a vehicle.
36. Cultivate humor & enuf indifference.
37. You'll be happier where you grew up than far away.
38. Discuss your problems with the town's biggies; they'll help.
39. Dodge that daily hysteria at each new fake crisis. Cold water never ends.
40. Drop in on people; they like it. (Don't stay too long.
41. Why act tough & cocky? Cheap disguise for boys & girls empty and afraid.
42. Love people and shoe it.
43. No matter how mixed up your private religious views, go to church often.
*** The last seven Hints were lost years ago.
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