The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-04-03
Dining Out
Mrs. Town.end's Difficulty
in Ordering the Lunch.

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the restaurant table, what shall or.
der for luncheon"
| Let me see the bill of fare" Janet
said, reaching for II.
I'm a minute" Jack answered; II
just want to see what kinds of soup
| there are"
| Il don't want SOUP" said Janet.
| Neither do l." her mother added.
But I'd like some" Jack insisted.
Nov, here's some of the mulliga-
tawny. What's that like?'
III you take soup, we'll have to sit
doing nothing while you eat yours, !"
Janet objected. "And, besides, one
portion is more than you can eat, and
| 1t will be wasted"
ut won't save 1t to eat II any more
than to leave 1t after 1t is paid for"
was Jacks answer.
You don't have soup usually at
home,' his mother remarked.
That's why | want It. What's the
use OF going to a restaurant II you
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, "let
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 I 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, land it's too expensive
well, then" Jack grumbled, IF
can't have what | want, | won't take
anything!"
That's just like you!" Janet ex.
claimed. You Just go and spoil
everything"
WELL" Jack muttered. I'm not
going to guzzle tea and crumble dried
up cake. I'd rather take chewing
gum!"
Mrs. Townsend put down the bill of
fare in despair.
Il do wish you wouldn't be SO trou-
blesome! I'm sure can't suit you all
without ordering a lot of things we
don't want. And it's wasting money,
too. All We need is light luncheon
SO that you will not get too hungry
before your dinner" She picked up
the bill 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-
sert?"
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 l give the order?"
I'D rather go without anything"
was Jacks reply, and he turned indif-
ferently from the table.
so would l." Janet agreed.
Have you ordered?" inquired a
waiter. approaching briskly.
mot yet" said Mrs. Townsend. "Ill
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.
You suggest ridiculous things and
won't say yes to anything else"
Women don't know what men like
for lunch" Jack observed grandly.
20. very WE'LL" Mrs. Townsend re
piled. I'VE can't wait much longer.
Your father wished us to be prompt,
80 as to be In time for the matinee.
Now he will be- Here he comes.
I'm glad. II you don't like me to or.
der. you can just ask your father"
Mr.. Townsend came In briskly,
smiling and gay. He made his way
to the table, and greeted them affec.
tionately. Then he noted the frost In
the air.
whats the matter?" he inquired
Luncheon not served? Where's your
waiter?"
I'VE couldn't decide what to have
said Mrs. Townsend. Janet wanted
some ice cream"
II didn't say So" Janet Interrupted.
"And Jack chose mulligatawny
soup"
mock turtle" Jack corrected. 81
only asked what mulligatawny---"
That's neither here nor there" his
father remarked, hastily consulting
his watch. And what did you want,
my dear?"
"Only a cup Of tea" Mrs Townsend
answered. "and some cake"
"That1l never do" her husband
said. frowning and shaking his head
| Then rapping sharply on the table, he
brought the waiter on the run. Here
waiter" he said. bring two portions
roast beef rare, with gravy, mashed
potatoes. and have them served quick
as you can. We're in hurry"