 It was 'womanly' to dance or sing before assembled thousands, but it was 'unwomanly' to speak to a small number, even if in behalf of the oppressed or wronged; it was 'womanly' to write weak of sentimental novels, but 'unwomanly' to approach grave and important subjects; it was 'womanly' to appear in the hunting-field and to be present at the death of a fox, but 'unwomanly' to come to the help of the sick and wounded; it was 'womanly' to use the needle, but not the graver's style; it was 'womanly' to starve for want of food, but 'unwomanly' or at least unlady-like, to work for self-support.