ABSTRACT
Custom makes women invisible in periods of social equilibrium, for we do not see what habit renders familiar. But when the pattern is threatened, suddenl y the little woman who wasn't there appears, is rediscovered, and counseled. A host of mentors start coaching from the sidelines. Some say: "Run, Run!" and others: "A s yo u were . G o back , g o back t o hom e plate! " What follow s ar e illustrations o f thi s counse l dow n throug h th e age s and up to th e minute .
