Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-04
Too Much Efficiency
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The Brookes were regarding him
with undisguised curiosity.
The matter of buttons" he said, in
IL preoccupied tone, and also the prob
lem of attaching them"
The efficiency man left the sentence
unfinished and emerged abruptly from
MS preoccupation. He had been al
most frivolous; rather deliberately so.
yet in evident conscientious accord
with the breakfast rule that Constance
had laid down. But the frivolity died
from his eyes as they widened into a
hard stare.
He was looking at something that
Horace had placed before him.
Come fere, Horace" he command
ed sharply.
Horace returned, walking circum-
specify and scientifically.
What are those things?" demanded
H. Hedge.
awberries. sir"
Strawberries"
They're great" volunteered Billy.
TRY EN-"
The efficiency man ignored the in
vitation.
What month is this, Horace?" he
asked sternly.
December, sir"
You buy strawberries In Deem
Der ?"
often: yes, sir"
rs that true, Miss Brookeg"
Certainly" she replied. somewhat
sharply. why not?"
How much did these Strawberries
cost ~
u think they're dollar and a half a
box. now. sir" ventured Horace.
We'll. by the great god of extrava-
gance! exclaimed Fl. Hedge, pushing
back his chair and staring once again
at the Lucullian dish. How many
boxes?"
There were three delivered. sir"
-Four dollars and a half for straw
berries--in December, Why, that's
enough money 10 buy breakfast in this
household for a week. Listen, Hor-
ace"
Yes, sir"
No more strawberries!-
Horace locked doubtfully at his mis-
tress. She was flushing. angrily now.
where few minutes before it had
been a token of confusion.
I'VE are permitted" she said coldIy.
ito eat what food we prefer. If YOU
do not like strawberries, Mr.. Hedge
you need not eat them"
The efficiency man held up his hand
for silence.
Hereafter you will eat what food
| order" he said distinctly. This"
and he pointed at his dish of straw
herries-'is the most wanton waste
that / have yet witnessed. I sincerely
trust it is not typical"
oh. but it is" remarked Billy
cheerfully
so much worse, then. No more
will be purchased for this
house until Strawberries are in season.
December!"
Constance's eyes were swapping 1--WE
Will have them whenever we want
them" she declared vehemently.
Not on the house" said H. Hedge.
Not on your fathers bank account. |
You may have oranges, apples, or
prunes until further orders"
'Prunest" shrieked Alice.
"Prunes he reiterated. California |
Il never cat prunes."
Begin, then. They are excellent, |
healthful and economical"
- won't"
Very well. Apples or oranges, then.
Both are nutritious. But I want you
10 remember that the time when this
household helps to support high pric-
I'd hot house has expired
The three Brookes exchanged |
ylances.
Horace" said Constance. you will |
order and serve Strawberries tomor-
row morning"
Horace" said the efficiency man, in |
equally calm tones. IF you order and
serve Strawberries tomorrow morning |
YOU will pay for them out of your own |
pocket. after which you will be fired"
Horace looked appealingly at his |
mistress. She bit her lip. but made no
further remark.
So ended the fixed rule for a gay
breakfast. Ii. Hedge had irreyocably'