El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Copyright 1914 International News Service
T TELEN was hurrying on her way
to the caterers, for Warren had
promised to meet her there al
half past four. and after finally per
suading him to help her with the sup
per for the dance, she hated to be late.
When she had first suggested his get
ting out Of the office early he had
hoOted at the idea.
w hat do you think I am, a toy
business man? L have work to do" he
had grOwled out. plan out your menu
now If you want to. and III help you.
Then you just have to 80 down and
order it tomorrow"
But Warren. hate to go down to
the caterers alone, and besides, after
we plan it, we might want to change
II the things are too expensive, and if
you're not there I won't know what
to do about it.
owe won't order so much that is will
be too expensive"
But how can we tell, dear? You
know we have never ordered anything
from a caterer before"
Warren did not answer, and Helen
proceeded a little surer Of her ground.
Don't you think you could get out
by o'clock, Warren
Il suppose III have to get out some
time II L am going to read my paper
In peace tonight I'll call you up to-
morrow and let you know what time
TO meet me"
Warren had consented ungraciously,
bur Helen was thankful for any kind Of
victory this time. She knew that if
anything about the order had to be
changed after she got down there War
rem would be sure to find fault She
really needed him with her. He had
called up that morning and promised
to meet her there at four thirty. After
Warren once consented to do a thing
he never went half way about it and
never grumbled after it was done, and
Helen knew that if she were late he
would be in a bad humor.
The clock still lacked a minute Of
half past four when she hurried around
the corner into the caterers. For once
in her life she was on time and War
rem wasn't there yet. Luck was GER
tainly with her.
Five minutes later Warren hurried
into the shop and looked around for
Helen.
Warren Appears Five Minutes Late.
Here I am, dear" she said hurrying
up behind him. 'On time for once, and
you are five minutes late"
You have all day to keep an ap-
pointment-no wonder. Come on now;
let's get the thing over. Have you
got the listT'
Helen produced the list from her
muff and they went over it quickly
before going up to the counter.
well, guess eVerything's ali right:
come on" and Warren took the list
and went up to the counter. Helen
following slowly.
DO you wish to be waited upon,
sir" said a polite foreigner from be-
hind the counter.
I'VE want to leave an order for a
dance" said Warren brusquely.
yes, sir, Just one moment" and the
man left, and was back in a second
with q book and a pencil Right this
way" he said suavely, and led the way
TO little bench at the side Of the
room Now what is it you wish?"
I'VE want a simple supper for twelve
couples" said Warren plunging braYely
in some salad, we thought"
Chicken or lobster"
Chicken, I guess; it's more generally
liked"
How about both, sir? It will make
very little difference in the price"
All right; both then. and
Warren hesitated, looking down at
the list.
How about creamed oysters, sir?"
Warren. we don't need SO much"
protested Helen. Besides the oysters
would have to be heated and would
be twice as much trouble"
I'VE might as well do things up
brown" said Warren IN an aside. Then
TO the man: "All right We'll have the
oysters"
lice cream, sir2 Something in a novel
form, perhaps2 We have some forms
made up particularly for the purpose
IN the shape Of dancing couples"
"All right Fix US up with that, and
some fancy cakes and candy"
'And Warren, you forgot tie rolls
for the salad" put in Helen.
Finger rolls, madam, certainly. And