Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-09-29

sons Surfboro. Hello! Wilson'S? Send
me a couple of pounds of steak down
to j. C. Jameson's. Bye"
Mighty glad you said steak, old
man." he continued. laughing. my
wife asked me this morning to send
some home for dinner and I've such
beastly memory I'd have forgotten II
sure. Now you say that land Is 500 by
700 feet. Well, let's consider" and
they drifted into conversation last
ing through the hour of luncheon.
The afternoon was crowded as full
as the morning, and not until he was
homeward bound did his besetting fail
ing again appear to trip him up.
Hungry" he exclaimed to himself,
as he started for the train. Il wonder
what the little girl will have for din
ner tonight? oh. by Jove! Seems to
me she told me to get something.
Steak, as sure as I'm here. I'll have
to take II home with me-" and he
stepped into a market and bought two
pounds.
In the meantime his wife had not
been permitted day Of entire rest or
freedom from mental worries. The
first installment of steak appeared In
due season, and she had been some
what puzzled. for her husband did not
ordinarily interfere in the manage
ment of domestic details. That had
been agreed upon when they were
married-a year ago today.
Mrs. jameson stopped embroidering
very suddenly. A year ago today!
That was the solution of the matter.
John had remembered the anniversary
and had sent home the dinner. Doubt
less other things would follow, 1t did
not matter. The main thing was that
he had thought Of 1t.
What IL he did forget many other
things, Insignificant details and petty
errands! What II he was absent
minded sometimes! Her JOY was I'M
bounded.
Few men remember their wedding
day. 1t lies in the past, thing ac-
complished and perhaps held dear, but
! vague blur as to actual date, and
ness OF present days. But to WON
an II is day to be crooned over, and
held sacred, to be celebrated and feted
and the careless memory OF this, is
one Of the things woman finds hard
est to forgive.
~ fafN OIL
came to the door and announced that
another piece of meat had come.
Poor fellow! He forgot, probably
that he had already sent some" said
Mrs. Jameson to herself and she
sighed a little, in spite of her happi
ness.
But when a little later third order
came. she thought she understood.
Mary" she cried, excitedly 1--WE
haven't a moment to lose. Mr.. Jane
son has invited a lot of people to din
ner to celebrate. It's our anniversary
you know. or course, he didn't want
me to guess. and he was going to sur
prise me, but now | know, we must
make preparation. Well have &c
have beefsteak, / suppose. But what
else? Have we anything for soup
We will order gallon of ice cream
Or do you think we should have two,
If only had some idea Of how many
he's invited. Beefsteak and ice cream
Oh, why didn't he let me order the
dinner! Mary, we must have some
thing else. Cake, of course. Vel
make that first" and she proceeded tc
roll up the sleeves of her dainty waist
as Mary watched her In dismay.
We'll have to have some -four
ma am" she found voice to say at last
Mrs. Jameson looked at her servant
for a moment, blankly; then she rolled
down her sleeves and reached for hel
hat.
'T'll run down to the store and or
der some while you get everything
else ready" she suggested. I'VE mus
have cake, Mary. II only John would
remember to have that telephone pu
I'M"
The -four arrived, also the ice
cream. Mistress and maid worked al
NhC iOh6 dittihOOh, NhC tdht was
made, vegetables prepared for cook
ing. making a goodly array on tn,
clean kitchen table.
I'VE must have enough for any mum
ber," Mrs. Jameson had said, anC
there certainly was sufficient. All wa!
ready but the final cooking. and this
was to be started an hour before trair
time. For think he will bring mos
of them with him." reasoned his wife
and proceeded accordingly.
AS the train whistled for Surfboro
Mrs. jameson. charmingly costumed
and as sweet and blushing as when {
year before she had vowed to love anC
cherish him for whom she was wait
ing, was pacing back and forth II
feverish anticipation.
A few minutes later, she heard hi
CHEEKY whistle. and his step at tn,
gate, alone. He had not brought then
with him, then. What II they wer,
not coming until much later! Every
thing would be spoiled! She few t
the door.
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