Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-15
SAVING MRS.
STEPS SANDS
MAtins Jinmy's SUITS
Wa All Right. But

When Mrs. Stepstands dressed jim
my in preparation for the evening
meal there were traces OF excitement
on her face She turned the small
boy about with many lingering pats
and held him on AT arms length sew
eral times critically to view the ef'
feet. Jimmy somewhat disturbed mat
ters by standing on one foot and hook
ing the other around his stationary
ankle, at the same time twisting with
the agility usual to small boys aged
FIVE 1T looks fne." she concluded.
When Stepsands came pufiing IN aft
er a battle with wind and snow on
his way from the suburban train he
was too much occupied at first In COM
menting fervently on the weather to
notice his con particularly. but on the
way to the dining room Jimmy got In
full range OF Stepsands' eye.
Hello" said Stepsands Whats
this? Jimmy In a new suit?"
Yes" SAID Mrs. Stepsands with
elaborate indifference. He really
needed one"
HE looks different somehow" said
Stepsands. Guess it's all right.
though. Where'd you get it,"
Mrs. Stepsands exploded the bomb.
II made II myself" she said. Every
stitch OF It,"
Stepsands laid down the carving
knife and whistled. You don't say"
he cried Jimmy, come around here
and let me look at you. Made 1t your
self, Well. we'll"
Mrs. Stepsands in her excitement
left her seat and Joined the family
group, OF which Jimmy was the CEN
ter. "And II looks just as good as
though I'd bought It," she said. trium-
shantly.
well, should say." agreed her
husband.
II Just got tired Of handing over
such ridiculous sums OF money for
Jimmy's little SUITS" explained the
wife They charge so for children's
clothes-I think II is an outrage. It's
out OF all proportion to the amount OF
goods IN them. And thought Id get
n pattern and see what | could do"
1T looks splendid" said Stepsands.
turning his son about.
II didn't know whether could make
a success of II or not" went on his
wife. 81 was nervous. but then
thought II did spoil the goods II
wasn't expensive and | could get more.
Why Julian, that suit cost only lit
tie over 81, And I paid $12 at the
store for his last suit. Nearly $40
saved"
Think OF that" said Stepsands APP
provingly.
81 thought II would be lots better
for Jimmy to have that $40 toward his
education than put In clothes he didn't
care anything about" said his mother.
1T will mean lots more to him"
1T certainly Will" said his father.
1T must have taken an awful lot Of
time. didn't it?"
YES" admitted Mrs. Stepsands-
But didn't mind. think it's q wom-
ans duty to spend her time on her
family instead Of on clubs and so
ciety."
There aren't many women that feel
that way" said Stepsands. in a self
congratulatory tone. Il think I'm
lucky"
Here was with plenty Of time on
my hands" said Mrs. Stepsands, and
felt that wanted to have something
TO show for it."
We'll. you have" said her husband.
Il felt so interested in the work"
said his wife Jimmy, put your nap
kin up and be careful not TO spill any
thing on yourself II seemed as IL
really was accomplishing something
II make I'VE or six suits year that's
nearly 500 saved
Think Of ~ said Stepsands You
certainly have . head on you
Il knew you'd think so." nodded
his wife. "rve got another serprise
for you. too. Julian I was going to
keep It TIL after dinner. but can't
wait"
Stepsands from the back Of his chair.
suddenly ;hrustinE something into his
lap. THERE" she said. triumphant
~. Il made that. too. got the goods
on the remnant counter-and a pat
tern Just Ike your old smoking jacket
and I made every bit Of H."
You don't say cried Stepssnds. in
something Ike CONSERVATION. He
pushed back HIS chair and held up the
garment gingeEly.
Way. your last smoking jacket cost
you us said his wife. And can't
see bu; that this looks jus, as good
and 70 cost exactly s7ss. lining and
all The lining was made from my old
skirt
You don't say repeated Step