Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-22
CAT AIMS COOK
BY MINNIE N. Hlhps.

Copyright. 1914 Mcclure Newspaper Syn
- dicate)
"A college graduate and cook"
The girl shook her head as. she gazed
around the spotless kitchen with it's
electric range.
SWELL, it's my own choice and I'm
safe and warm" Dean had first Sc
cured a position as private secretary
at twenty dollars per week.; after pay
ing ten dollars of this for board and
room, car fares and lunches made
such hole in the remainder Of her
salary that she decided to cook.
Maids were at premium and she
found a place, at once, where she had
! comfortable room, no washing to do
| and ten dollars week clear. Her
| mistress proved kindly and well salts
| fed with her work.
Dean managed so that her former
friends thought she was living with a
J relative. II did: not tell them. so"
said Dean to herself. II only said she
had offered me home, but the poor
dear has only enough for herself and
I'd rather cook" But today, the call Of
| youth was strong; Dean had read the
announcement Of a dance to be given
| by q friend, and, II believe will 60 to
a real party once more" she said sud-
| denly. Tomorrow is my day Off any
! way" So Dean carefully planned.
She would 60 to quiet hotel and
dress there, telephone her friend that
she was open for an invitation.
A lovely welcome greeted her, once
more her favor was eagerly sought.
Presently her hostess appeared with,
"Dean, dear, allow me to present Cap
tain Willis, az old friend, who has
just returned from overseas. This is
| his first dance for two years, so be
very nice to him."
For second everything wavered be-
fore Deans eyes: Heavens! her mis-
poise. AS if he would recognize his
mothers cook in this garb-ltterly alb
| surd! Dean was delighted at the way
| his smile flashed out at her nonsense,
| and went through the rest of the eve
| ming in a delirium Of delight.
| The captain took her to the hotel in
| his car, and only when he said huskily,
II never enjoyed an evening SO much
in my life, Miss Dean, will you allow
| me to call tomorrow" Then Dean
came down to earth with jar. What
! had she been thinking Of? She would
have to leave note at the hotel, say
! ing, "Called away suddenly" and that
would be the end of this wonderful
might have BEEN" She turned with
| a brave smile to the young officer:
"Good night, and thanks for most de-
lightful evening, captain" she said.
The following afternoon distracted
| man was puzzling over his Cinderella's
note. "I'll go to Becky" he said, but
Becky could only tell him that Dean
was supposed to be living with an
aunt son ewhere.
Meanwhile Dean was peeling pOta-
toes in the captains own home. us it
| possible that am in love with a man
whom have really seen but once?'
she asked herself scornfully. Then
she would open her door and listen
to the sound of his voice, or his whistle
in the upper halls.
A few days later as she stood at her
table debating the merits of belmont
co.'s or souff1e for dinner, she was
seized by her elbows from behind and
lifted lightly in the air while jolly
voice said,, "Hullo, you little pocket
Venus! Where do you keep the ginger
ale? That COMPOUNDED bell won't ring
and l have thirst that must be as
suaged pronto."
"How dare you?" ragged Dean, turn
ing on the man sharply, as he set her
down again. There was silence as she
faced the captain. Then came recog-
milton and her anger died.
"Great grief!'' he stammered, what
are you doing here, Miss Dean?"
Waves Of beautiful pink flushed
Deans mischievous face, but she an
sw@red demurely, "Peeling potatoes,
sir"
Goodness! I peeled potatoes N.Y.
self for two long weeks when enlist
ed" He groaned at the recollection.
Then joy overwhelmed him.
IF you only knew how I've hunted
for you, little girl. That was, a nice
trick that you played on me. Couldn't
you see was wild over you?"
"Please, sir, don't think the cook
is allowed followers" laughed Dean.
"Cook? Nonsense! You mean to
tell me you are responsible for the de-
licious meals I've been stufing myself
with? Mother says I've an appetite
like a cormorant."
Then Dean explained the situation. 81
am afraid your mother won't look at
things from your viewpoint, SIR
Mother is the best sport ever" said
the captain fervently.
isn't it strange your name is my
mothers maiden name?" asked the
lover.
Eyes. Isn't it wonderful? discov-
cred it only yesterday as was read
ino some old letters of nv mOther'S