The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1913-10-23

paint the place-cards, too-I've dcre
II many time. And l could wait Oh
the table But couldn't cook even an
oyster"
"Oh, place-cards!' said the little
woman. her eyes Frightening. She
caught at the word as though she had
described a new star in the armament
Il wish | could have them. They cost
so much to buy. l might have INV
washerwoman come and help with the
cooking. She cooks pretty well. anC I
could help her beforehand. but she
couldn't wait on table, to save her
life wonder if you know much about
menus. Could you help me fix out the
courses and say what you think I
ought TO have, or don't you know
about that? You see, | have this very
particular company coming. and [
want to have things nice. don't
NnoW them very well. My husband
has business relations with them and
wants them invited, and of all times
Tor Betty to leave this was the worst"
She had unconsciously fallen into a
tone OF equality with the strange girl
l should like to help you" said the
girl. but | must find somewhere to
stay before night. and If l find a place
must take it, / just came to the
city this morning and have nowhere
TO stay overnight"
The troubled look fitted across the
woman's face for a moment. but her
desire got the better of her.
i suppose my husband would think
was crazy to do it, she said aloud,
but ! just can't help trusting you.
suppose you come and stay with me
today and tomorrow, and help me out
! with this dinner party and you can
/ stay overnight at my house and sleep
IN the cooks room. If | like your
WORK III give you a recommendation
| as waitress. You can't get a good
/ place anywhere without it. not from
/ the Offices, I'm sure A recommends
/ ton ought to be worth a couple OF
days work to you. I'd pay you some
thing besides. but really can't AFFORD
| 1t, for the washerwoman charges q
| dollar and half day when she goes
out to cook; but if you get your board
and lodging and a reference that
ought to pay YOU"
You are very kind" said the girl.
1 shall be glad to do that"
And so they got into a car and were
| Whirled away into pretty suburb.
me woman, whose name was Mrs.
hart lived in common little house
hiled with imitation oriental rugs and
cheap furniture.
The two went to work at once.
bringing order out Of the confusion
I that reigned In the tiny kitchen. In
me afternoon the would-be waitress
sat down with box OF water.colors
to paint dlnnercards, and as her skill
ful brush brought into being dainty
landscapes lovely flowers. and little
brown birds, she pondered the strange
ness Of her lot
ne table the next night was laid
/ Win exquisite care. the scant suppIy
or flowers having been used TO best
I advantage. and everything showing
the touch of skilled hand. The long
7 hours that Mrs. Hart had spent puck.
e'.Ig her brow over the household de.
pertinent % fashion magazines helped
her TO recognize the fact that In her
ne" maid She had what she was pleas.
I'D TO call the real thing"
She sighed reustlully when the
eU.a' Of honor Mrs. Rhinehart spoke
OF the dizziness and pleasant appear
aH"r Of her hostcss's waitress.
cs. Hrs. Hart said. swelling with
pride she is treasure. 7 only wish
j could keep her"
She's going 20 get married / sup
pose. They aIl do when they're good"
s5mYE.h..el Che guest
$50 but sine simply won't do cook
ms. and ] really haven't work enough
for Two servants in This little house"
Tho guest sat up and took notice
You don't mean To- tell me that YOU
ere lcttng gil like that slip through
your lnsers2 ] wish had known Z
ABOUT hcr hove spent three days I'm |
.nteIii@cnca Offices Us there any
GLANCE for mc. 40 you think?"
hen Gid the little woman prove