Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-25
DRESSED TO PLEASE HER HUSBAND

nifty! Yes. sir. Those high. nght-co1- ored boots were sure classy, and ho did like those big, hoppy hats. Now, Miriam
 But. here. his soliloquy was rudeIy in terrupted. Unnoticed by him that girl over there had approached and was standing before him.
 Hello, dear" she said, sweetQy, 'T'vQ been here 10 minutes. Didn't you ssS me?'
 Like man suddenly awakened from 8 pleasant dream John sat up and gasped So great was his astonishment that he forgot to rise and sat staring at his wife with an expression of aulazement very funny to behold.
 Well, how do you like my suft?" she asked brightly. Its just what you
 Slowly Johns eyes took in every de- tail of the costume, from the high necked linen shirtwaist to the clumsy, oad-toed, low-heeled shoes which showed beneath the long. ungraceful skirt.
 Tt is very neat" he murmured po- itely, 'very neat indeed. Err shall we eat here, or go out somewhere?'
 Here, of cOurse," said Miriam decid- edly, and led the way to their usual table.
 With her coat off she looked worse than with it on. High collars did not suit A1iriam's short, plump neck, and she looked cheeky and uncomfortable. John felt somehow as if trick were being played on hinl-the way he was sure a fellow feels who has just pur- chased a gold brick. But the dinner Was unusually good and Miriam as en- tertaining as ever, although not so good to lock at and all was progressing nicely when the arrival of party of six at nearby table attracted their attention.
 Why, it's the girls!" exclaimed Mir am in pleased surprise, and in a mo ment she and John had joined the jolly group. Ordinarily John enjoyed any thing like this, but tonight he was keenly conscious of the dOWdy appear ance Miriam made among these daint- fly dressed women, whose fImy blOuses and low neCllS seemed eminently the proper thing. Savagely he cursed the day when he had "butted in" on his Wlfe'S affairs. And the worst of it was that she seemed utterly unconscious of her drab appearance. A cold horror gripped him. What if she should re- fuse to give up her hOmely, comfort able clothes and go back to "fussing!" Thoughts of never again seeing the pretty, stylish figure q s he had so loved to see il, filled him with hopeless rage. Whoever wrote that article is a boob" he muttered saVagely, 'and was worse than fool to swallow it!'
 But all things have an end, and at
 
 they were at home.
 Tt has been such a happy evening"" sighed Miriam, and I am not the least bit tired. These nice broad shoes are so comfortable. l just pitied the girls in those high boots. And I'm so glad you like my suit dear. I always want to please you, you lzrow."
 This was the last straw, and Johns patience, never very strong, gave way. You do, eh?" he snapped. Well there may be some women who look well in a rig like that, but you're not one of them, and if you want to please me you will give those things to the cook the first thing in the morning. and never let me see them again. What I don't know about wOmens clothes would fill a barrel, and I'm ready to admit it. Tomorrow you go in town and get some CLOTHES. Mind you, ] mean clOtAes!-nOt merely coverings. And say, Miriam, get lots of that soft, thin stuff like 3ilIs wife was wearing. It looks mighty good to mel"
 And Miriam, being wise in her gener- ation, said nothing at all. The following day saw merry party of four young matronS gathered for luncheon in ore of the big shops. There was much laughter over what appeared to be a huge joke, but at Iaf: the party arose en masse.
 Come on, Miriam, we have still to choose your GeOTgette crepe frCck. you know" said Bills wife. Aren't you e1ltravagant, getting a whole dress of Georgette?"
 "A little perhaps" said Miriam de- murely, "bUt John particularly asked me to get something like that!"-Bos- ton Post.