Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-22
Dining i.l,.g Out {, u: ;. |
Mrs. Townsend's Difficulty
in Ordering the Lunch.

now, asked Mrs. Townsend, when
they were settled in their places at
the restaurant table, what shall or
der for luncheon?"
"Let me see the bill of fare" Janet
said, reaching for It,
I'm minute" Jack answered; 81
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.
Now. here's some of the mulliga-
tawny. What's that like?'
IF 70" 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"
1T won't save it to eat it any more
than to leave it after it is paid for"
was Jacks answer.
"You don't have soup usually at
home" his mother remarked.
That's why 1 want it. What's the
use OF going to restaurant if you
just eat what you get at homer"
You're not here for amusement
but to get some food" Janet observed.
Cali right" Jack agreed; then you
can just eat oatmeal with bread and
butter. That'll 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
locked up. Suppose. Janet, you and
l 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
Well, then" Jack gruMbled, "if |
can't have what l want, l won't take
anything"
That's just like you!" Janet ex.
claimed. You just go and spoil
everything!"
We'll" Jack muttered I'm not
going to guzzle tea and crumb.e dried
up cake. I'd rather take chewing
gum!"
Mrs. Townsend put down the Fill OF
fare in despair.
Il do. wish you wouldn't be so trou.
blesome! I'm sure can't suit you all
without ordering 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 wen
down to the depths of despair, ant
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 he turned indif
ferently from the table.
so would l." Janet agreed.
Have you ordered?" inquired
waiter, approaching briskly.
Not yet said Mrs. Townsend. "I'l
let you know in just moment. Come
children, what will you have?"
You won't let us have what W
want" Jack answered coldly.
I'm sure | don't know what to dc
You suggest ridiculous things an
won't say yes to anything else"
Women don't know what men ljk
Tor lunch," Jack observed grandly.
o. very WE'LL Mrs. Townsend r,
piled. 1--WE can't wait much longe
Your father wished us to be promp
so as to be in time for the matine
Now he will be- Here he come
I'm glad. If you don't like me to O
der, you can just ask your father"
Mr.. Townsend came in briskl
smiling and CAV He made his ws