Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-09-14

the economy of a moderate, nxeu-
priced dinner.
"No, Carries not very well. She'll
want some real food. They suggest
ed meeting at the Biltdorf-guess
she'd rather dine there"
1t was like Carrie. thought Helen
resentfully, to suggest the newest
and most ultra-expensive hotel res
Hummelshine, she was not paying
the check.
"Why, / thought she liked those
Bohemian table d'hotes," persistent
/ ly. Last winter they took us TO
Poreito's-only sixty cents with wine
wasn't itT'
"Well. we're not going to any du-
bious table d'hote tonight" with con-
viction, as they approached the avn
inCed entrance to the BiltdOrf.
Through the crowded lobby they
passed on to the writing room,
where Warren's sister and her hus-
band were waiting. In spite of her
long days shopping, Carrie looked
fresh and well groomed in a trim
suit of dark blue taffeta.
"Where're we going to eat?" asked
Warren after the first greetings.
"Want to try 1t here?"
"Yes. this Is near the station" ac-
coded Carrie, promptly. 1--WE have to
get the $40"
Deciding against the main dining
room as too formal, they made their
way down to the grill. Apparently
II was too early for the grillrOom pa
irons, for only few tables were TAX
en-. The severely plain cellar-like ef-
feet was most cherries. The gray
cement walls and high reflected lights
had the chill baroness Of subway
station.
"Don't look very lively" admitted
Warren. where shall we sit?'
Its a little early, sir" apologized
the head waiter as he drew out their
chairs. eve don't begin to fill up till
after seven
The lowering omnibus ladled ice
into the glasses. brought on the nap
uncovered dinner rolls and the thir
curls of unsalted butter.
"See anything there that strikes
you?" demanded Warren. when they
were all supplied with menus. "Hov
about clams?"
I'D rather have oysters" Carrie
suggested. "But I suppose they're
not good now-no r. in this month.
"Oh. they'll be all right here. Lynn
havensT
Lawrence ordered a clam cocktail
and Helen, after a swift comparison
Of the prices plain clans.
Anything but chicken-we get moth
ing else ut home" objected Carrie
when Warren suggested brOiled chick
en-. whats this steak la BiltdorfT
THAT'S with grilled tomatoes an
mushrooms. It's very nice, ma'am,
ventured the waiter.
Every well; I'll have that"
"Steak q la Biltdorf" was $3.50
single portion, noticed Helen wit
growing resentment. Lawrence's pre-
erence was more moderate-creame
sweetbreads. Warren ordered an En-;
lish mutton chop, and Helen brOile
sea bass-the cheapest Of the entree
"Now how about vegetables?"
Carrie promptly ordered potatoes a
gratin and asparagus HOllandaise.
Though usually adept at keepir
down the cost Of dinner. Hele
knowing her shrewd sister-in-la
+ would be quick to see through al
suggestions Of more mOderat
priced dishes, was forced to sit hel
less while they gave the order wi
extravagant disregard Of prices.
Even the modifying effect of d
Martini did not lessen her resentme
or put her in a more hospitable moo
But, fortunately. there would
no dessert, she reflected with gri
satisfaction. If they took the 81
they would not have time for eth
salad or dessert.
mo music here?" asked Lawren'
3 dipping a clam In the cocktail sauce.
That's what / was wondering. 7
prices are high enough for some {
tertainment," observed Helen cri
cally.
You're supposed to come here
food" shrugged Warren. They ella
,e- they've got the best chef In N
49,. York"
But Helen thought Of the many
w. tractive restaurants with music a
III cabaret. Here the prices were exOr
of tant, and they gave nothing for
ar. The low-ceilinged, cellar-like atm
a, phere was positively gloomy.
"Well, 1 shouldn't care to come h
&C. again." as she glanced about with
praising disapproval.
IF you didn't think you'd like 1
so' why didn't you say so?" asked Car
sharply, detaching a large Lynnha'
from its shell. "You needn't make
d all uncomfortable by complain
about 1t now"
IAN opinion of a public restaur
shouldn't make anyone uncOmfOl
~ ble," retorted Helen stiffly. Its {
tainly nothing personal"
"Yes, that's q good location. but
49, only q twenty-foot lot-and they C,
- protect the light" The men were t,
ing real estate.