The Prescott daily news., 1909-11-08
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You were present when the matter came up," said Mr Jarr. They asked us to have dinner at their house, and you said it would be such bother for Mrs. Rangle, and suggested we all go dine together at restaurant
 Well, l didn't suggest we should pay for it. said Mrs. Jarr. I'm sure these Bangles could do that much. We have entertained them dozens of times"
 They've entertained us, too," said MT. Jarr.
 And why shouldn't they?" replied Mrs. Jarr.
 There being no reason why they shouldn't, Mir. Jarr did not answer, and Mrs. Jarr continued:
 And don't you be fool and insist at a restaurant let them pay for the check"
 Don't you think the best way for us to do would be to divide the ex- pense?" asked MT. Jarr.
 No, I do not. Nobody ever does
  besides, I'm very short this week and l have no money to pay for expensive dinners in public restaurants. Let the Bangles pay for it. They suggested it."
 You suggested it." said Mir. Jarr.
 But they asked us to dinner at their house, and she has no girl and she always has chicken, and I'm tired of chicken" said Mrs. Jarr. Her chicken is always tough and half cooked, tool"
 Well, we're escaping that" replied Mir. Jarr, "so don't get peevish."
 T do get peevish because you are such softly you let everybody impose on you!" said Mrs. Jarr. If we have to pay half the bill l don't see what advantage there is in going out to dinner with other people. When one is afraid one will have to pay the bill one orders all the cheap dishes, and doesn't order very much at that Oh well, don't suppose there is any use to worry But you mind what I say and don't insist on paying for every thing"
 At this juncture Mir. and Mrs. Ran gle joined them and the two-family party went downtown together.
 You order" said Rangle, handing the menu over to MT Jarr when they were seated in the restaurant.
 No, you order said MT. Jarr.
 cb hn' ;r place, I'm not at all dressed" said Mrs. Jarr as she glanced around
 Neither am l." said Mrs. Rangle. but we're just as good as they are. :"
 What do you ladies want?" asked Mir. Rangle
 'Is the chicken good?" asked Mrs. Jarr of the waiter.
 The waiter had nothing but praise for the chicken. He worked there. but he didn't eat there.
 Well, l won't have any" said Mrs. Jarr. The only person that knows how to cook chicken properly is Mrs Rangle. You must tell me how to do it, dear! Look at that woman over there. Just look at her." Mrs. Rangle looked and Uttered.
 Never mind the people here" said MT. Jarr, what are you going to or der?"
 If you were here alone you would be minding them," said Mrs. Jarr But when you are with your wife and respectable people"
 What do men see in such crea. lures? remarked Mrs. Rangle. acidly.
 q don't know, but they are the kind they seem to prefer!" said Mrs. Jarr.
 1t looked like pleasant evening not And MT. Rangle suggested that they order the dinner
 After debating everything on the card they ordered fricasseed chicken. as it was about the cheapest thing.
 The waiter was misinformed The chicken wasn't good
 There's one piece of bread left" said MT. Jarr, with forced gayetv. Whoever eats it will be an old maid {"
 Whoever eats the last piece will make a happy and prosperous mar rinage,' said Mrs. Rangle And both she and Mrs. Jarr reached for it, and compromised by breaking it in half.
 Funny you women should be so su. perstitious You both are married. !" said Mir Rangle.
 We may marry again, and have bet ter luck next time" said Mrs. Rangle coldly.
 Oh, 1t was jolly dinner party. Mir. Rangle paid the check. But that was because it was only s210, Mrs. Jarr said.
 There is nothing like going out with your friends and having a good time