The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-02
From the Chicago News.


IGTHoPB I haven't kept you waiting
said the woman in the pony coat to
i the woman In the gray suit. who
stood inpatiently tapping her foot in the
restroom at a department store. 81 was
SO interested fixing over my blue silk to
wear to the theatre tonight that I forgot
all about my engagement with you till
Jack called me up and asked me If I
didn't want to lunch with him, since
was coming downtown"
You're moro than an hour late," said
the other woman 81 arose at this
morning to get the children off to school,
put up Ned's lunch, battle the baby and
take her over to a neighbours and meet
you here punctually, and I've scarce
a minute to spare, with my Christmas
presents only half finished"
That's too bad, dear; you should man.
age better" said the woman in the pony
coat with a superior air. ST always feel
sorry for people who delay making their
Christmas gifts till the last minute; mine
have all been done up for more than
week, all. of course except Jacks smok-
Ing Jacket, which I asked you to help
me select"
Let's hurry, II you want me to help
YOU" said the woman in gray. Il must
be home at 11:30 to get lunch for the
children and call for baby
Dear, you really should try to learn
repose of manner" said the woman in
the pony coat.
A woman wearing a beaver hat stuck
at an angle on her disheveled hair stopped
at the fancy work counter. There was
a wild look in her eyes as she aocosted
an unknown woman on the outer row Of
shoppers who were awaiting their turn.
81 must get something for a friend
who has everything what can 1 get?''
she implored. 'Pm destitute of ideas
and simply desperate"
st have troubles of my own; however,
a safe rule is, when In doubt, buy hand
kerchiefs," was the answer
THANK you so much; that's just what
I'll DOR exclaimed the wild-eyed one,
rushing away.
tits utter folly to change ones Christ
mas shopping list once it is made out"
declared the girl with the fur toque. She
said 1t with a virtuous air as she seated
herself at the tea table. Some women
continually make and unmake their minds
and their lists at the same time. always
carefully prepare my list, then I never
alter 1t, thus saving myself much worry
and trouble"
"It is nice when one can do that way
CHI nod
the menu. IT had decided to give Alice
Bell piece of cut glass, but saw the
dearest vases, all the way from % cents
to $780, and as my purse is fast grow
ing slim, I substituted vase for the
cut glass. It's really a wonderful bargain
and looks like much more expensive
vase" "a
Where did you buy it?' the girl with
the toqlle asked, eagerly. "rll give one to
Bertha instead of candlestick, as I've
planned; hammered brass is SO frightfully
expensive"
Fifth floor, please" said the woman
in the long, black velvet coat as she
stepped into the elevator, followed by
man. $50 glad 1 met you, Phillip;
want to ask after Janet"
''She's well, and up to her eyes In
Christmas work." replied the man.
Speaking of Christmas gifts, rye taken
decided stand this year." observed the
woman. smilingly. I'm simply going to
send cards. or letters. and you can't imag-
inc how I'm enjoying my freedom from
selecting and bestowing gifts that nobody
wants.
You're missing a whole lot of fun and
good feeling" commented the man as he
stepped off at the fourth floor. You'll
change your mind"
TITS as set as the rock Of Gibraltar on
that point" the woman flung after him,
laughingly.
At the fifth floor she encountered
rosy-faced girl who bounced on her with
the words: ooh, Mrs. Brown, don't let
mother see you; she's right around the
corner of the elevator buying your Christ
mas present, and it's Just lov-lee I'm
going to get comb to match her beauti-
full brown hair. l did want to get a neck
scarf for her but just can't afford 1t.
Goodby, Mrs. Brown, I shan't tell
mother I met you"
The woman in the black velvet coat
moved slowly along, and finally stopped
at a counter. IT want to see a neck scarf