St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-07-22

appreciate. Bring her on, my sonl
believe we're on the right track al
last"
The first breakfast provided by tn,
paragon OF the kitchen caused 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 fnger-bowls we're
polished TIL 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"
"she's not afraid TO run up laundry
bills" muttered the mistress.
'I'll foot the laundry bills" ex
claimed Ellwood. "A meal like this Is
worth something extra She's a peach.
What does she look like7"
mot 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.
'I'll have to go in and compliment
her" rejoined Ellwood, sr.. grinnlng
beatifcially in his delight over the
tasty food.
Remember the agreement not to
butt In" reminded the son.
"Truei Better not risk II. guess
acquiesced Ellwood.
Later In the week. when the expect.
cd guests had arrived and the host
had taken them TO the dining.room for
an appetizer. he was surprised TO flnd
Sarah in charge. beaming In n cap and
apron OF the latest fashion. She nd.
dexteroualy TO his every
wish-a thing that proclaimed train
ing for the occasion.
Ho was delighted with the appear.
ance OF his sldeboard. tho aocumula.
tion OF sundry Christmas and birthday
presents In the shape OF decanters.
glasses and carafca. having been
brought 20 the light OF day and pol.
ished within an inch Of their lives.
This Ia tip.top. Archie" ho whis.
porod 60 his aon. "shc's more than
you cracked her up 20 bo. I'll raise
hor wages"
AT her own request, the paragon
had arranged tho menu for dinner so
that the meal was not only n delight
but a aurpriae-to tho family. Tho
host fairly beamod from the head OF
table, knowing that with every
diah set before him he was adding a
substantial argument In favor Of homo
In the country.
'Tll tell you what--Ellwood." CT.
claimed ono OF tho guests. ~ you can
promise mo aa good n cook aa you
such perfect scryice-Ill
buy some property and build here"
Find everything right TO your hand
out here" exclaimed Ellwood. rubbing
his hands gieefully but not daring TO
look at his wife or son. Il think ono
Of the best things wo can do Ia 10
build a school for tho perfection OF
culinary art-aho-" pointing 20 tho
a graduate OF a cooking
school,
i've a mind 20 offer her double
wages 10 come out 20 u.s." faeetiously
exclaimed the president OF the land
ny George II you do. I'll treble IT.
,ried Ellwood.
Suppose raise II and quadruple
T." cried n third. the POPULARITY OF the
getting into his soul
"Hang me. II I wouldn't marry herl"
shouted the host In a burst OF merri.
nent "Yes. sir. I'd marry herl She's
valuable asset 90 any family"
what about tho punishment for
,lgamy. dad1" asked young Ellwood.
The father laughed, "a man would
20 Justified In eomitting bigamy 90
.oquire such a rarity. She's a genius
that's what she Isl Now. sir. herc's
lour chance" he went on. playfully.
n you were 10 make up 10 a girl like
hat-Se could overlook her having
armed her own living and enjoy her
cooking" lie laughed merrily over
lis own Joke.
Young Ellwood left the table mys
and presently re-entered |
eadlng a blushing young person by |
he hand. She was clad In neat pink |
bingham that detrReted nothing from /
he curves OF her fresh young body.
We'll. dad. as I've always taken
our advice" began young ElIwood. |
I'll continue 10 do 30, ! intend 10 /
marry the paragon OF the kitchen.
''Eh, what1 whati What1" sx,
laimed EllwoOd. swinging about on
be pair. whats all thisf''
This Is Miss Gaylor-my nancee-
tho came 10 help you out OF a dim,
ulty and 10 introduce you 10 her good
ualities. She has. according 10 your
wn confession. moro than pleased
ou. You remember your promise TO
o anything In reasonf IL now claim
~ reward in asking your sanction 10
ur engagement"
BLESS my soul. boy. ia no idea you
ad such excellent taste-such good
ense You are your fathers son.
AXE her-my lad-take her. Her
Iorth Is far above rubies."
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