Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-02
Their Married Life "

Helen had listened to Warren and
Bob discuss the war until it seemed
as though she couldn't stand it an
other minutes. They were over at
Louise's for dinner, the first dinner. as
Louise explained proudly, that she
Z had given in her new home. Louise
was adorable, thought Helen warmly
as she watched her happy face, and
everything had gone beautifully. The
little dinner had been admirably
cooked and served, and Warren was
in splendid humor.
"Oh, Bob" said Louise finally, after
the salad had been brought in. Il
wish you and Warren would talk
about something different for a
change. L feel as though L were hav-
ing the European war served up In
everything l have eaten so far. Let's
have the salad and dessert favored
with something not so strong"
Bob laughed agreeably. Thought
we'd give you ladies chance to talk
finery."
But you could talk on that sub
ject, too," put in Louise, your tastes
are decided enough. What do you
think, Helen? He even likes to put in
a word about the most trivial things
] buy thees days. l hope Warren isn't
so particular with you"
Helen laughed, and looked at War
rem inquiringly. Are you, DEAR
she queried, i don't remember about
any small things that you criticise."
Speaking of clothes, Helen, l think
the fur on your suit is simply stun
ming. l don't remember that there
was any fur about it when you bought
it. Did you have it put on?"
Helen flushed uncomfortably. War
rem had not noticed the fur as yet, or
if he had he had not said anything
about il, and she had not told him
about it for fear he would consider it
unnecessary extravaganza. Louise
knew in minute that something was
wrong, but before she could say any
thing to cover up her remark Helen
said casually:
II had the fur put on it, dear. 1
thought [ could use my lynx set, but
they told me downtown that black fur
was not pretty on brown. I'm glad
YOU like il"
Warren Displays Lot of Good Humor
Warren paused over his coffee.
Easy to see that | don't insist upon
seeing the small things" he said, with
unexpected good humor. He had no.
ticed the fur on Helen's suit, but be-
cause it happened to please him, he
had said nothing about it. Helen gave
a little relieved sigh and, as they rose
from the table, squeezed Louise's arm
happily. The men went on into the
living room, and Louise drew Helen
into her room for a moment.
Helen, how do you like our maid? ?"
she asked anXiously.. Bob insists
that she is too independent He
hasn't liked her from the first and
wants me to get another girl. You
know how hard that is, and this one
has splendid references"
why, | didn't notice anything
about her; she waited very well.
What doesn't Bob like?"
"IIR thinks 10 triaS to bOSc mo NJ
though | assure him that she doesn't.
The whole thing is. Helen, Della
doesn't like Bob, and he finds fault
with her constantly, although she is
perfectly respectful"
Helen knew that Bob was dictato-
rial and, in spite of his love for
Louise, liked to assert his authority.
Warren had always left the matter
of servants entirely with her, and they
had never had any trouble. Helen
thought Nora was n treasure, and, al
though she had had trouble with her,
everything had always blown over and
Nora had settled down and behaved
better than ever.
But she could appreciate Louise's
feelings on the subject. Every wo-
man likes to engage and manage her
own servants, and Louise had had lit
tie trouble so far with Bob's trying to
interfere about anything.
You see,' she explained, from
the beginning Bob wanted me to en-
gage a Barbados girl. He thinks they
make the only real servants because
they always know their place and
never try to be officious.
And you didn't want one" said
Helen sympathetically; 4 can under
stand how you feel, although they do
make splendid help"
An Old-faShiOned Gift For Louise
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