The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-05-09

''That looks easy. I'd like to try" he
said tentatively.
"Froth appeals to you. knew it
would"
"Come, now, you know the saying
about idle hands, You had better put
me to work" he insisted. She laughed.
but intrusted him with the chopping
| bowl, and he went to work spas
medically upon the citron, Cecilia hav-
ing first tied an apron about his waist.
you make an ideal Chef" she in
formed him, '1f you only had cap"
81 wouldn't want to hide your curls. -
His tone was aggrieved.
when may we expect your master?'
my master? Oh-oh, yes-Ashton!
He'll be along about supper time,
Judge"
'sTell me about him and why does he
have a valet. It's rather silly for a
student"
mot at ALL" he assured her airily.
Its very useful
1--WE heard he is handsome, rich and
a great CATCH
The valet was manifestly embarrass-
ed for his master. "You shouldn't be-
neve all you hear. Now, 1 understand
that Laurence-oh, yes, l call him so
| just to myself-has sisters?"
Heaps. Five, and-one more" ac-
! knowledged Cecilia as she commenced
mixing the cake.
"What is one more likeT" he asked,
with interest
''The youngest and the worst" she
confessed, splashing the eggs reckless
ly. The valet retreated to a safe dis
lance.
cit looks an awful mess. Is that the
way they make wedding cakeT
wedding cake! What has that to
do with the subjectY'
Nothing. 1t just came into my
head"
'Then put 1t out Poor men cannot
afford extravaganza, and wedding cake
Is never ending expense. Mr.. Ash
| ton should hear you"
II am following his example. know
he Is going to make desperate love to
one Of the daughters"
| Cecilia tested the oven. 1t must have
been hot, for her cheeks were red as
she returned to the table.
HE is not scared by numbersT she
asked, with discreetly lowered eyes.
| mo, because he concentrates. He
viii see only one" Cecilia was silent.
It was quite a trick, turning the mix
ture into the pan. She went to the
dresser for larger spoon. Her guest
began digging at the cake. "Don'tI
You will spoil itp' she warned him.
Sometimes there is a prize in cake.
How jolly If there is in thisv'
Cecilia smiled loftily. '"They put them
In for children"
"And for wedding cake. Now, let me
hoist this particularly wonderful dough
into the oven"
ITO be light is all 1 ask Of It." said
Cecilia, opening the oven for him.
Light means Illumination, so hope
your slice may show you thing or
| two"
Before Cecilia could answer the bell
sounded. She closed the stove with
bang. A sleeping conscience awoke.
They had all agreed that Angela was
to have first chance.
you should have remained in the
parlor," she protested.
ut would have been safer" he adj
mitted. Then they both laughed like
two conspirators. The bell rang again.
Still laughing, they sped through the
house, he to the magazines, she to adj
NIT her mother and Angela.
Mr.. Ashton has arrived, and the
cake is In the 0ven."
Il am still hungry" said Cecilia, eye
ing the last portion of cake. The rest
of the family had retired to dress for
the theater. Only Cecilia and Ashton
remained at the table.
Eat itr' suggested Ashton, pushing
the dish temptingly toward her.
Consider the fate concealed in the
last Bit she hesitated.
Sharing it may break the penalty"
So recklessly they took the cake be-
tween them and broke it. There fell
almost into Cecilia's lap a golden ringl
"a prophesy" cried Ashton. 81 knew
1t was wedding cake"
Cecilia, all dimples and embarrass-
ment, at length found voice:
II think the valet was overbold"-
ut was to help his master. Remem-
Der, that's his business. He knows I
am lonely and shall soon need
"a cook"
Something more, little girl to love
and be loved. The Germans call her
haus frau"