Already, they have done a great deal. One hundred years ago, women had no voice in the government; today, they have gained seats in state legislatures, in federal legislatures, in state and federal courts and two have gained seats in State capitols. A century ago, a woman entering upon industrial life found it impossible to receive the same wages or consideration paid to men; the higher institutions of learning were closed to her. Now, she can engage in any occupation, and granted the same ability, can earn as much as a man; she can attend a good college or university. Worst of all, one hundred years ago, she was completely dependent upon a man for her very livelihood. Her choice was limited. She must choose between being the wife, mistress, or spinster daughter of a man. Now she has won in the economic field, and can accept or decline any or many men, at will. This last is of the utmost importance and has done more than anything else to change woman’s status, and to give her love-life a chance to blossom normally. A woman of a century ago had neither the opportunity nor the ability to choose the man she wished for husband or lover. She was dependent upon a father, who sold her to the highest bidder. Her wishes were rarely consulted. The father had reared her and he decided who would undertake her future support. A woman, unable to support herself, could not afford to refuse a man when he offered to marry her. Now, any woman can support herself. She is limited only by her education, which she can make as little or as great as she chooses, and by her abilities. But there is some path of economic independence opened to every woman. She need no longer wait for a man to marry her so as to insure her future safety. She can pick a mate, or decline one at will. This more than anything else will help to put love relationships upon a footing of decency and equality. When a man marries a woman, not because the woman needs support, but because she loves him, there will be less chance or need for illicit and clandestine loves. _The Right of Choice._—Those who oppose woman’s entry into industry, when defeated on every point, fall back upon the absurd notion that it will tend to make woman bold, incline her to do the choosing of a mate. Naturally, men resent this. It will take from them their lordship. They will no longer be able to feel themselves masters in their own homes. Nothing better for civilization could happen. There should be no master in any home. Men and women should rule equally.