The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-07-07

much of an art as painting pictures
! or writing poems-and lot easier to
appreciate. Bring her on, my son,
believe we're on the right track at
last"
The first breakfast provided by the
paragon of the kitchen caused a hush
of awe about the table. Ellwood. Sr.,
was afraid TO talk for fear of waking
| himself from an ambrosial dream.
Mrs. Ellwood was silent, lost In won
der at the appearance of her break
fast table. Even the finger-bowls were
polished till they cleaned like dia-
| monds.
This isn't the day for clean linen,
Sarah" she whispered to the table
maid, who, in fresh apron and tidy
hair looked unusually cheerful.
NO. ma'am, but the new cook re-
fused to have the effect of her good
cooking spoiled by being served on
soiled linen"
shes not afraid to run up laundry
bills" muttered the mistress.
IN foot the laundry bills" ex-
claimed Ellwood. "A meal like this is
worth something extra. Shes a peach.
What does she look like?"
Not much to look at" shifted Mrs.
Ellwood. She wears goggles and has
her hair combed straight back. Says
the steam hurts her eyes and takes
the Crinkle out of her hair.
III have TO go In and compliment
her" rejoincd Ellwood, Sr., grinnIng
bentinclalIy in his delight over the
tasty food
Remember the agreement not to
butt in," reminded the son.
True, Better not risk it, guess"
acQuiesced Ellwood.
Later in the week, when the expect
ed guests had arrived and the host
had taken them to the dining for
an appetizer. he was surprised to find
Sarah in charge, bcaming in cap and
apron OF the latest fashion She adj
ministered dexteruusly to his every
/ wish-a thing that proclaimed train
/ ing for the occasion.
He was delighted with the appear
ance of his sideboard the accumula
! ton Of sundry Christmas and birthday
/ presents in the shape Of decauters,
/ glasses and carafes, having been
I brought to the light OF day and pol
/ ished within an inch of their lives.
! This is tlp-top. Archie" he whis-
/ pered to his son. She's more than
/ You cracked her up to be. III raise
/ her wages"
AT her own request. the paragon
had arranged the menu for dinner so
/ that the meal was not only delight
but a surprlsc-to the family. Tho
host fairly heamcd from the head OF
/ table, knowing that with every
4 dish set before him he was adding a
/ substantial argument in favor of home
/ In the country.
I'm tell you what Euwood," ey,
claimed one OF the guests. III you can
promise me as good cook as you
havc-a and such perfect seryiCe-IIl
buy some property and build here
Find everything right to your hand
out here" exclaimed Ellwood, rubbing
his hands gleefully but not daring to
look at his wife or son. Il think one
|
build a school for the perfection OF
culinary art-she-" pointing to the
| kitchen--"is a graduate of cooking
school"
I've a mind to offer her double
wages to come out to u.s." facetiously
exclaimed the president Of the land
company
by George If you do I'll treble IT,"
cried Ellwood.
Suppose | raise 1t and Quadruple
IT," cried a third, the popularity OF the
occasion getting into his soul.
Hang me, il wouldn't marry her"
shouted the host in burst OF merit
ment. yes. sir, I'd marry her, She's
a valuable asset to any family
What about the punishment for
bigamy, dad" asked young ElIwood
Tho father laughed. "A man would
be Justified in committing bigamy to
acquire such a rarity. She's a genius
that's what she is, Now sir. here's
your chance" he went on, playfully.
III YOU were to make up to a girl like
that-we could overlook her having
earned her own living and enjoy her
cooking" He laughed merrily over
his own joke.
Young Ellwood left the table mys
tcriously and presently re-entered
leading a blushing young person by
the hand. She was clad in neat pink
bingham that detracted nothing from
the curves OF her fresh young body.
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