Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-11-26
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"A LIVELY DINNER.

A Young Honsekeeper's Trials III serv-
Ing Japanese Fowl
Having been bereft of the MODEST Cf
fathers, and with him the salary, which,
though not large, was sufficient fGr most
of the luxuries Of the little world W.
were then living in, we thought the mat
ter well over and came to the conclusion
that as we were not yet poor enough I'd
run over to London to economize, We
would do the next best thing and take
small bungalow in Yokohama, and by
moving into it at once be settled in time
for our Thanksgiving dinner
50 it was that five days later found
me, girl who had done nothing but
laugh and dance germans, settling
bungalow and talking japanese, which
no one could understand. fast and furi-
ously.
After getting settled and securing
good cook and amah, turned my
thoughts To our Thanksgiving dinner
The first thing tackled were THE mince
pies. wanted them to be good ann
well seasoned. If all else failed. which.
indeed, they were think they wprU
tested by nearly every officer in our fleet.
each one suggesting bit more brandy
Or just "little more cider, Hnril W.
had those pies 50 that one slice wa
dose-two, sure death.
All went well until the Thought ocrnr-
red to me that Thanksgiving DINNER
without turkey would be almost IN
bad as that old saying Of 'tAn apple pil
without cheese ID like kiss without
squeeze Be- that as it may il did not
help my turkey any.
called in Arakara Maukitchi, my
cook, and consulted with him Neither
Of is understanding the other, decided
to 90 myself to market ana - what
could 40.
There disappointment met me on all
sides, and not u turk could muster nn-
der five dollars. | came home and was
making up my mind that turkeys must
20, when 4 rapping At my chamber door
and a voice saying, Miss Cute, ALI sam
come makey talky." brought me down
to the level of everyday existence
opened the door and there was my
old Chinese servant. who had been my
devoted slave for three years. whom
had taught t0 read and write Id MY
spare moments.
There hc stood lit my door. Ill pigtail
down to Lis heels. eyes glistening like
two jet beads ana his blue robes hang
ing i'll graceful folds, and held tenderly
to his heart 4 large, splendid turkey
which LIE PIT pa the floor, saying, with
a smile that was childlike anl bland."
"a little pleasant All sam lnakey Miss
Cute; catchy market side can Nv. Mum
Der one turkey Thanksgiving chow
chow" dinner
NY cares vanished from that moment;
but, alasl shortly to be renewed. anil my
plans FOR orr little dinner were com
plete. 1t was one week before Thanks
giving, and the dinner who WAS fast
becoming household pet. had but two
more days To live AM was going
smoothly Six congenial spirits were to
dine with me and for the first time test
my capabilities ~ i housekeeper-
The day of execution arrived. hut a.
ing obliged to be of all dav Oh i riding
party, gave Cook Sam tile necessary
orders. telling him To be sure t0 keep
the wings Ior fansl and after 4 an.
parting caress. ! started. getting home
very late that night.
Tired and warm and A bit stiff, pre-
pared for a hot bath, and wa aboHt to
10 in my dressing room when-the dim
ner, III iii bis tail feathers. appeared.
not as phantom. but bis own dear self,
and the same you-be-darned expression
for waking me up
TO my questions the following morn
ing all could draw from Thy cook wa
please, Akasana, cook too muchy llze
turk No can make kill Tomorrow
more better can do So, with promises
for the morrow. gave him iny menu.
which was to be oysters from HakodAti.
bouillon, tigh tthe Lluetish of JaPanl,
patti, turkey. boiled. with oyster sauce;
stupe, Ealade and mince pic. coffee. creme
dc Menthe, etc. 1 took great pride iii
arranging it, and felt very much pleased
with myself when On Thanksgiving nv
guests arrived
"a little fire in the drawing room sent
out d warm welcome, and the little din
ing table looked bright and cozy. with
4 its glitter Of glass and silver procured
h from my friend Matsada. second hand
\ Ny center piece was a large, beautiful
\ pumpkin, scooped ont and filed with
branches Or holly, the little red berries
4 peeping from between the green leaves
\ "A jollier party never at down. 5000
miles away from home, to X Thanksgiv-
ing dinner.
All went we'll, everything tasted deli
cious. bon mots and compliments came
thick and fast; my star Wa iii the a.
cendant. The bouillon came and went,
ditto the fiji, ditto the pate Then n
wait; a wait that rent my heartstrings
Y we waited, and still we waited tried
To talk, but words would not come. A
tried to giggle, which never failed. but
even that was but a sickly smile.
Suddenly ANAL came in tears. and,
bending To me, whispered into INV star
board car: Very, very sorry, Akasana
no have Tot turk; too muchy like Cook
Sam no have fAt.
Could anything be more ghastlys Ak
was amid The shouts ana jHers Of all
present that demanded tbat the turkey
should DO brought in, whether he hal
been spoiled in the cooking XII not
sent word to tlie kitchen to that eject
and presently our Thanksgiving dinnar
" walked sedately into the room. spread
ing hi tail feathers and g1bblng NJ na
~ he came.