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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
OCOoD-BY, old boy"
VI "Good-by, have a good time"

"oh, I'll have breath of fresh air
and see some people, and that's all 1
need.
Ruth gave a glance around the room,
Sure you have everythingT Enough to
read while I'm gone. Did you have
enough lunch?"
Everything was fine
"Au right, then I'll be Off"
"Dont hurry back. you look very
sweet"
Ruth glanced into the mirror OF her
dressing table. She had taken unusual
pains with her costume that day and
she wore Il new little hat. Yes. she did
look nice.
"I'll be back about o'clock and I
have a surprise for your dinner tonight.
Well have a nice chummy evening Per-
haps you can get in nap this AFTER
noon"
Then she was Off.
Polly Dayton met her In the lounge
Of a downtown hotel, and some one else
rose from the maroon couch beside her
and smiled quizzically down into Ruth's
startled eyes. 1t was Nick.
"oh," Ruth said with a little catch
of the breath. II didn't expect you
Polly was watCnlnB Inis httie bypids
| out of the corner of her eyes. Was
| Ruth going TO be just like all the other
women who had fallen for Nick, she
wondered? Somehow she had felt thai
| Ruth was different, that for all hei
| sweetness there was a wholesomenes'
about her fondness for her husband,
certain stability about her character.
We'll" Polly shrugged her shoulders
/ "It wasn't her lookout. Ruth Raymond
was married woman she could taxi
care of herself .,.... ..s
Then they went into the dimly lighted
dining-room, where there was music ant
all manner Of life swirling about, them.
Ruth drank everything in. She hat
been accustomed to plenty Of admira
ton, plenty of the froth of life befor
she had been married, She realized nov
how she had missed everything. o
course. It wasn't that Scott had faile
to make her happy, but one can't do
great deal of travelling about bi
city on fifty dollars u week, and thei
good times had TO be planned ahead
Ruth compared herself with the othe
women sitting at tables near her. Wer
they more attractive than she was? Di
they have to be careful Of every penn
they spent. as she did? 1t wasn't fai
For the first time since her marriage sh
was missing what money could buy.
! Nick Carson ordered an expensiy
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the line Of masculinity will turn up
And when he does-well, the mayors
committee for reception Of troops has
nothing on the royal welcome. This.
in spite of who you are or what you
are so long as you are a man.
, It would be folly, Mr., Skeptic, to
Judge all women by the certain ones
of this type that are always cropping
up when you least suspect them. But
still because fact Is a fact and man
was ever gullible where a pretty face
is concerned It Is necessary to keep on
your guard. Remember this: A real
genuine yard-wide dyed.in.the-wool
young woman can't make room for
you in her. life at moments notice.
She has other interests. There are
her women friends, whom she Is not
willing to ditch" entirely simply be-
cause a new man has loomed on the
horizon. There IL her mother. She Is
used to reserving an afternoon or two
week for going to the movies With
her. Oh, there are any number or
things in the life OF a real girl that
prevent her from camping out in the
restaurants. the theatres and the NOV
les with every new man that looms
In the otfing.
DEWARE of the girl who Jumps
ID down your throat and accepts
every single invitation you tender her
the first week you meet her, Mr..
Skeptic. 1t listens Jolly at the time.
but what's the use of telling you? You
have learned your own lesson. This
Is the tickle woman. There IL nc
why" about her. Like the fasthless
man, to those who have studied her
she is like an open book.
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Adventures
With a Purse

A S USUAL, I was playing around the
IA jewelry counter. "Oh, ] say,
wouldn't that be stunning I heard
one well-dressed woman say to another,
ito get a pair of those bright red ear
rings and Il chain TO match to wear
with my black velvet" You know, !
just wanted to shake that woman by
the hand. For. ], too, love bright ear
rings and chains to match against the
dark background of Il plain well-made
gown. This set which attracted the
lady of whom / speak is of bright
vivid scarlet Against her dark hair
and gown the effect must be striking
Earrings are priced at seventy-five
cents. while the necklaces to match are
priced at $1.25
Are they babies toothbrushes ]
asked in amszement. Little brushes
they are, looking just like grown ups
brushes-quite the cutest things you
ever saw. The nice attendant politely
tried to hide a smile as she said, well
some do use them for children, but they
are really eyebrow brushes" OF course
they are, and II you are one who real
ICES the Importance of keeping eve.
brows straight and even, you will, OF
course, want one of these brushes, which
cost but fifteen cents
You 10 TO the shampooer's and aftei
your hair has been well washed, IL sh,
is very careful and particular shampoo
person, she will rub good tonic n
your hair. But when you do your owl
hair at home, what then? Why, o
course, the thing to do is TO use {
shampoo and tonic In one. There Gomez
a combination shampoo and tonic whicl
not only cleanses the scalp. but whicl
is also said TO discourage dandruff. ]
has been compounded by a skilled spe
cislist. and the price Of a bottle is bu
| hfty cents.
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And So They We're Married
y HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR"
Copyright. 1919. oy Public Ledger 90.

lunch. He insisted that Ruth take q
cocktail. which she did. Polly Dayton
accepted hers as a matter of course.
Ruth was beginning to like Polly Day
ton better every moment. Her dry re-
marks about things and people were
often strikingly original They were
bitter. but so clever that somehow ono
laughed anyway.
The unaccustomed drink made Ruth
scintillate and they had very merry
time together. Afterward Polly carried
Ruth off to shop.
Nick can meet us somewhere and
take US to tea" She said just as they
were leaving him.
"oh. but I can't possibly stay that
, long" Ruth protested. Il must get back
home. / have sick husband, you
know"
"As long as you're back for dinner
what does it matter?' asked Polly. She
did not press Ruth to stay, but her man
ner of taking 1t for granted that she
would was far more effectual Nick said
nothing at all at first, until Ruth hesi-
tated, and then he said carelessly. =
"oh, why not stay? You owe 1t to
yourself
Ruth considered. Yes, she did owe
II to herself, and IL she decided not to
stay she would only 30 home discon-
tented and with that feeling that she
had not had her fun out. Then. too, as
long as she reached home In time for
dinner. what did 1t matter7 mo doubt
Scott would sleep anyway. -
"If we can have tea early, can
stay" she said finally. -
Wen have it at 4:3O. That will give
US plenty Of time" said Polly.
And so II was decided.
Ruth did very little shopping. but she
rushed around with Polly, who did a
great deal. At o'clock Polly looked
rat her tiny watch and exclaimed at the
time
Il have an appointment with the hair
dresser at O." she explained. do YOU
think you can put in the time while I
have my hair wavedT"
"Of course" Ruth responded. And
she drifted about the shops, made some
small purchases and was back in time
for the appointment at the place where
they had agreed to meet But Polly
was not there. and Polly did not come.
: Ruth did not know the name OF the hair
, dresser, SO there was nothing to do but
| wait. Finally Nick appeared and Ruth
, realized that it was 4:30 and that she
would probably have to take tea with
, Nick Carson alone.
g ! (Next Chapter-Ten without Polly. =,
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They Think Her Young

Dear Cynthia am a girl past four
teen and considered fair by every one.
so with some girls all year or two
older than myself and taller. They do
not seem to care for me very much, for
whenever they plan to go anywhere L
am not included in the party They are
all right when we are alone, but when
we are at party they seem to shun
me. This hurts me n great deal, for 1
like these girls very much and should
] be compelled to break their friendship
would feel very hurt. Please tell me
what to do
Another thing-whenever I am with
them do not know what to talk about.
When with the other sex have the same
trouble. / do not know how to start or
carry on conversation with either seA.
They are nice. respectable girls and /
would like TO know how to gain their
confidence and friendship.
A DAILY READER.
think. dear, the girls consider you
bit young for their parties and when
out in the evening they probably are al
that age when they want the other
guests to think they are grown up and
80 do not want to be seen cumming to'
much with a -year-old girl. This
is only going to be a very short Tasting
worry for you, for in another year or st
the difference between your ages will not
seem anything at ALL while at the pres
ent there is n noticeable gap. You are
little young, dear. to be going will
older girls and boys, and that Is why
you do not know what to talk about
And by the way. 1t is better for CIR
Of your age TO be "A bit shy than Tor
ward. When YOU want to talk there ar,
always the movies and clothes ant
things like that TO discuss with the girl'
and the movies and outdoors sports ant
what the boys like, etc, with the boys
That is good rule for all converse
tion. Only Fourteen. make your friend
| talk about themselves and they will ~
| happy. To be young is very goo'
| failing, Fourteen, and one we all to-
soon get over, Girls and boys Will bot
you're good. honorable, true and faith
full companion.
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Please Tell Me
What to DO
Our Hair.Dressing Parlors
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthia--We are two girls in
need Of you. One Of US is a small blonde.
seventeen years of age, and the other a
tall brunette. sixteen years of age. Now
the thing we want you to help us in
is this: We are both considered good
looking by both sexes. but the one great
fault we find with ourselves is that we
can never fix our hair to suit US. so
please tell me nice way to nx our
hair to suit us and our ages.
BLONDE AND BRowN-EYED SUSAN.
Let the small blonde wear her hair
high on her head and rather fluffy and
let the brunette wear hers in soft
knot at the back of her head, so as not
to accentuate her height Both can part
their hair on the side and fluff It little
bit at the ears.
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free them from bits Of shell. Place
in small stewing pan and heat until
the edges begin to curl. Then add
Three cupfuls Of scdlding milk,
Tpo tabiespoonfuls Of butter,
One teaspoonfM Of salt,
One-haif teuspoonfA Of pdpr,kd.
Let the mixture come TO the scald-
ing point and then remove at once
and serve.
Oyster Broth
Drain twenty-five oysters, saving
the liquid. Wash and carefully look
over the oysters to free from bits
of shell. Chop fine and place in
saucepan and measure the oyster
liquid, adding sufficient water to
make two cupfuls. Simmer slowly
for fifteen minutes. Let boil up
once. Strain, season to taste with
salt, pepper and then the broth is
ready to serve. Equally good hot or
cold.
Puree of Oyster
Prepare two cupfuls of thin cream
sauce and add
Twenty-Five oysters, chopped fine,
One and one-hult cupfuls of oyster
liquid,
One tablespoonful of grated onion
Simmer slowly for twenty min
utes and then bring to a scalding
point. Strain, season to taste with
salt and pepper, adding two table,
spoonfuls of finely minced parsley.
Dry Oyster Pan
Wash and look over one dozen
large oysters to free from bits Of
shell. Lay on cloth to drain. Now
place two tablespoonfuls of butter ir
a clean saucepan and add the oyster.
and
One-half teaspoontul Of celerl
salt,
One-hdlf teaspoonful Of pdprika
Bring to a boil, cook for thre,
minutes and then turn in hot disl
and serve at once.
To prepare a wet pan add one-hal
cupful of strained oyster juice to tn,
dry pan.
Pan a la Crouton
Prepare dry pan and then disl
on slice of nicely Drowned and but
tered toast.
Pan a la Suisse
Dip soda crackers in hot waite
and then place in a hot oven to toast
Prepare dry pan, adding
One tablespoonful of grated onio,
One tablespoonful Of finely mince
parsley,
Three tabtespoontuLs of fnel
minced celery.
Cook slowly for eight minute
and then dish on the prepared cracl
ers and garnish with a slice {
, lemon.
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YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

1. When n man has the title Of earl his
. wife IL addressed as the countess.
z. novel gift for the housewife who takes
pride In her linens In q set OF atrops
marked with the numes Of different
articles, bath towels, guest tpwcis. etc.
Ihe straps are made OF white belting
embroidered with the name Of the arti-
cies. TaI,es arc sewed on either end
OF the beltinE and the whole II tied
around the various piles OF towels.
q. train letter. Is one written 10 enter
toin one who Ia to take a train trip Of
ony length. II is ns a rule written In
nm amusing vein and Is given to the
traveller with tho Injunction that II
must not be read until the train has
4. Grease stains on silk con be removed
without applying liould by coating
OVER with French chalk md covering
with cold weight that all the powder
may be absorbed. This treatment can
be repeated in an hour or so II not en-
trely successful the first time. Brush
on the old powder.
D. To remove Ink from n carpet, take M
as much as possible with small Dieces
OF blotter,. then when no more can be
taken up on dry piece. moi.ten q
little cotton batting and rub patiently.
sponge With milk N there arc any
traces left. Follow with water and
rub dry and briskly with fresh cloths.
q. Loose snap Fasteners art tn get last IN
the bottom Of the drawer can be at.
tarhed to q piece OF cardboard and
then always be on hand. Fierce holes
In the cardboard and slip the fastener
In ths hole.
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HORRORS OF HAT HUNTING
By DIANA RUT4N

lave you donned your straw bonnet
IL and sailed gayly away to summer
skies in Florida or some other blissful
spot for a season OF relaxation after
the last two years? But wherever you
are, II you have the feminine penchant
for fripperies and have been replenish.
ing Eooverized wardrobe you have
doubtless discovered this: One of the
most trying ordeals mortal woman is
/ called upon to endure, let her age and
circumstance be what they will. is the
terrifying torture OF selecting a new
hat
| Sounds like a joke. doesn't Il. to the
| average male reader? But It is no
Joke, ! assure you; and none are eX.
empt, from the loveliest OF her sex 20
the homeliest of her tribe. from that
horrible sinking sensation which fol.
lows the first glimpse you get of your.
self in the latest Paris model as re.
fected by that hateful object, the milll-
ner's mirror.
Dressing the Fart
1t matters not by what method Of
reasoning a woman may arrive at the
decision that Il new chapeau is an i'm.
perative necessity, her mode of pro-
cedure Is much the same. She grooms
herself with infinite care and goes
forth Jauntily to choose a hat that will
enhance her particular style of beauty
and mayhap match some special cos
tune.
Lightheartedly she seats herself in
.T 90. 81, 10.
before an innocent looking triple mir
ror, gives a sidelong glance into II
while removing her veil and hat and
ia sigh of satisfaction is half stifled as
she inspects herself from every angle
while her special high priestess at this
shrine of the Goddess Of Fashion Is
delving i'm hidden recesses for the chic
confection that is 10 charm her cy,
, and make for her perfect ensemble
Ugh! That hat Of mine is a sight,
she murmurs; II wonder why l wor,
It," And she quickly slips it in a con
. venient ambush of shapes near by
And this suit is looking very shabby
I'll send 1t to the tailor tomorrow
Horrors! Is that a wrinkle? / mus
; see a masseuse at once" And thei
she suddenly discovers a few straggi,
locks have been disarranged while re
moving her hat for the trying-on proc
ess Nervously she fishes for tn
guilty hairpin that allowed them to es
/ cape from their moorings, for the higl
priestess and a consignment of head
gear are at her elbow and she mus
look her best.
Her Hnlr Falls Down
r But alas! In her haste she pulle
!. out the wrong hairpin and down tun
bles a floppy mass OF marching owe
her left eye. OF course her hair ha
|. Just been shampooed and the perfeC
:, coifture Is now a mess of tanglos.
She hurriedly tries to repair the dan
age while the High Priestess of the Ht
al Emporium taps the floor inpatient
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Invite Him to Your Party

Dear Cynthia am sixteen years OF
age and considered good Hooking by all
my friends. also very sociable. ! went
to party one night and met a boy
there who was very nice. We took
a liking to each other. He asked II ne
could call to see me one night. and
said yes SO he came and we spent a
very pleasant evening. ] have neither
seen nor heard from him since that
night, and l have too much pride In me
TO call him up or ask his friends about
him. So please tell me what TO do: as
I like him very much. ANXIOUS.
II at any time you have party a
your home ask this boy and perhaps tina
will renew the friendship. Write a cor
dial little note OF invitation,
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with her dainty slipper--other devotees
were waiting to be served without the
sacred inner Shrine--and her usually
deft fingers grow strangely clumsy as
all the pride and vanity in her makeup
oozes out Of her system and her heart
drops to its lowest state of depression
rs her beauty fading at this early
age? she mournfully muses..
Where Is now the bewildering vision
she has pictured as she sailed forth on
her purchasing expedition? Every hat
offered for her inspection seems to mock
her from the depths of that malicious
mirror which simply reflects the refrain
in her own mind. well, you certainly
look a fright in that"
The lack of responsibility in a hair
pin had turned this harried hat hunter
into a dowd. a frump--oh, anything
but the dashing bit Of feminine lowell
ness that her own truth-telling and inti-
mate glass had reflected and-and the
styles were simply atrocious!
Must Have Hat
But even IL they were, n hat she must
have to 80 to Atlantic City for the week
end with her husband. John, mark you
doesn't know a thing in the world about
fashions in general. but lie admires a
! trig, smart-looking woman. and with
keen foresight she decided in the honey
moon days that IL was her cue TO always
| be of the prevailing cut and figure II
she would keep loves eyes from stray.
| ing.
So. while this good little wife at
/ tempts to regain her equilibrium and adj
| justs her mental focus from frowzy fur
toques TO frilly fiuffs and flowers. for
! the leap to so-called straw bonnets is
| headlong one at this midwinter sea.
son, the wise n-waiting raises
! lowers, pinches, tilts and turns her offer
ings at every conceivable angle in that
gently persuasive manner of the sue
cessful saleswoman until in sheer des
peration the hat hunter haltingiy assents
TO having one sent home. "Ah
madam, this one? 1t Is very, very be
coming" In her heart the purchaser
is convinced it is neither beautiful moi
becoming, and wonders, as she journey
homeward, what possessed her to TAX,
that one instead of the one with tn,
roses.
John Likes 1t
But she gets the correct answer t
that fuery when John, with an approx
ing smile. says, by Jove, that's
sumner, Beck Is It new?". Poor inno
cent lamb wait till he gets the bill. 70
pattern hats come high Yet that ap
proving glance will compensate for an
unpleasantness incident to its .purchas
either before or after the fact, and tn
wearer of that chapeau will actually b
ready to purr with satisfaction eve
when her dearest enemy solemnly as
sures her that the new colors and shape
arc frightfully hard for some people {
= wear Which is Just so much more cor
, vlncing evidence that the hat Is u crown
! ing achievement, after all
Even so is the amour propre restoret
but--the wiseacre who said WANT!
I vanity, all is vanity" was evidently n,
Y in the millinery business
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the blouse. There IL a clever use of
hemstitching in the ornamentation at the
top OF the skirt
At the right there is a blouse of
georgette crepe, with collar and cuffs
of gingham-a new and charming combi-
nation. The skirt Is of linen. with
vertical pockets trimmed with buttons,
and the lower part Of the skirt Is finished
with a deep cuff
There is every indication that the
separate skirt and blouse is to be In es-
pecially good repute this spring and
summer, and women who have In prevl-
Gus seasons scorned the separate blouse
save whsn worn under suit jacket
will now wear II with a separate skirt
and feel well enough dressed for almost
any daytime occasion.
Enquiries are solicited and may be
addressed care Of this nswspsper.)
} tcepyrishl. 1919. b. Flosvnee Ross.)
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Ask for EXPLANATION

Dear Cynthia--I have friend whom
7 regard as a good and wholesome boy.
We have known each other for not quite
a year Until last Christmas he had
not neglected to write or come to see me.
He lives quite a distance away. svfne
seventy odd miles, but that did not stop
him from coming At Christmas lie sent
me a beautiful present with pretty note.
/ wrote to him and thanked him for II
and wrote several times since, but have
10 write a lot of soft STUFF In my let
ters. 80 am positive he still holds respect
Tor me. which he wouldn't retain had |
written such. Now would like 10 know
what TO do. as l would like to retain
his friendship f. E. s.
would write the young man n frank
note, asking him just why he has failed
TO reply to your letters. Ask II you have
done anything to offend him.