The Cairo bulletin., 1909-04-25
Dining Out
Mrs, Townsend's Difficulty
in Ordering the Lunch

Now asked Mrs. Townsend, when
they We're settled in their places at
the restaurant table. what shall OF.
der for luncheon
Let me see the bill of fare, Janet
said reaching for it,
In a minute" Jack answered; Il
just want to see what kinds OF soup
there are"
Il don't want soup" said Janet.
Neither do H. her mother added
But Id like some" Jack insisted.
Now, here's some of the mulliga-
tawny. What's that like
IF YOU take soup, Wen have to sit
doing nothing while you eat yours
Janet objected And, besides, one
portion is more than you can eat, and
it will be wasted
1T won't save il to eat 1t any more
than to leave it after it Is paid for, ~
was Jack answer.
You don't have soup usually at
home his mother remarked,
That's why | want II. What's the
use VI SUMS " q ltSldLi ait "a g0h
just eat what you get at home?"
You're not here for amusement
but to get some food" Janet observed
All right" Jack agreed: then you
can just eat oatmeal with bread and
butter. Thatll be cheap and filing
Janet began to look cross.
Here, Mrs. Townsend said "lot
me take the bill OF fare. | will order
the luncheon" After a moment she
looked up. suppose, Janet, you and
/ have some tea and fancy cakes. and
for Jack will order--some baked
chicken pie"
Il don't like chicken pie. I'd rather
have mock turtle soup and chicken
salad and ice cream"
That's too much,' his mother re-
piled, and it's too expensive
We'll then" Jack grumbled. "if
can't have what | want, | won't take
anything"
That's just like you" Janet ok.
claimed. You just 20 and spoil
everything!"
Well Jack muttered. I'm not
going TO guzzle tea and crumble dried
lp cake. I'd rather take chewing
sumt'
Mrs. Townsend put down the bill Of
fare in despair.
4 DO wish YOU wouldn't be so trou-
1lesome! I'm sure | can't suit you all
without ordering lot of things we
Ion't want. And it's wasting money,
90. All we need is a light luncheon
% that you will not get too hungry
before your dinner" She picked up
the bin once more. let me see.
What do YOU say to nice salad with
French dressing and some rolls?'
Don't like leaves Jack muttered,
while Janet looked equally unhappy,
and asked: Cant We have some des-
serto'
Dessert" echoed Mrs. Townsend.
Yes. We could. Suppose We say rice
pudding"
This was the last straw. Jack went
down to the depths of despair, and
Janet's lower lip began to tremble.
We'll, children" their mother said,
shall | give the order?"
I'd rather go without anything"
was Jacks reply, and be turned indif
fgcntly from the table.
So would L. Janet agreed.
Have you ordered?' inquired
waiter, approaching briskly.
Not yet" said Mrs. Townsend. "I'H
let you know in just moment Come
children, what will you have?"
You won't let US have what we
want Jack answered coldly.
I'm sure don't know what to do.
Y0u suggest ridiculous things and
won't say yes to anything else
Women don't know what men like
for lunch.7 Jack observed grandly.
o. very we'll" Mrs Townsend re-
piled. We can't wait much longer.
Your father wished us TO be prompt,
so as to be in time for the matinee.
Now he will be Here he comes.
I'm glad If you don't like me TO or
der. you can just ask your father"
Mr. Townsend came in bTiskly,
smiling and gay. He made his way
to the table and greeted them affec-
tionately. Then he noted the frost in