Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-12
DAILY NOVELETTE,
SEASONED A La CORA
BY lydia L. Roberts

I" lbHh me- signed IRA Brown a.
she cleared away the Gianes
Chester does not eat much lately. J
wish he had the big appetite hn used tc
have. I suppose he is Worried ovei
business. It's a dreadful mixture oi
high prices. strikes and uncertainties
II seems to me. Things are gettins
worse. I am afraid. Chester used tc
talk so Checrfully at the supper table,
but now he just mods an answer to me
and thinks and cats, only he doesn't eat
enough. There, forgot to tell him
that Dudley broke the cellar window
today"
TIL" telephone rang and Cora an
sworcd. This is Mary" said her
cousin. "N'ill you come over this eve
ming for little while? Fred has
gone out and I'm lonesome want to
show you my new dress. too
eyes. I'll run over before I wash my
dishes" replied Cora. Chester
brought work home, so he won't miss
me. and the children are in bed. III
b. right over.
1t was only a short walk to her
cousins home, and soon the ,wo women
were discussing new styles and com
pairing prices. II must go now" soid
Cora after an hour had passed. there
are still my dishes TO be washed and
Chester gets lonesome If IN out long. -
'L"t'S have n cup of tea and some
of my fresh cake urged Mary. 81,
is a now recipe and you might like il. ''
II am not "A bit hungry" laughed
Cora, but I can always taste a new
recipe"
Il didn't eat much supper" sighed
Mary. II had good supper ready
and Fred ate n lot, but he's told INC
{ an accident he saw on the way home
1t seems impossible to save much now
adays on Frcd's salary and get Sc
worried when think of the expenses
coming. Somehow the supper didn',
taste as good as | thought it was going
to-"
II should say So" cried Cora in
dignantly "The idea of Fred telline
you all those dreadful things at supper
time That's nice kind of way to
season your meal
"Oh. he didn't mean any harm. "
eagerly said Mary. "He knows I an
interested in anything he sees. I al
ways tell him all the little household
happenings, too, either troubles or
joys. and it doesn't affect his appetite. -
"Ycs. tell Chester everything that
has happened through tine day
agreed Cora. 1T keeps man in touch
with tn" home, and l think they should
know all We have to put up with, but
his appetite-Oh :" she stopped sudden
ly and sat thinking.
"Wpll. let us have our tea now"
said Mary. II know it will taste good
because we've had such a nice visit to
gether."
"Yes ryes. that's just it said
Cora thOughtfully. with half ashamed
expression in her eyes.
The next night when Chester Brown
came home Cora hurried to the door to
meet him.
Hello. honey. how's the day." he
asked in his usual CHEEKY way.
Give had a fine day" answered Cora
brightly, as they sat down to the good =
smelling meal. "Thc work has gone
smoothly. ] got nice long letter from
Edith that I'll read you presently and
baby cut his last tooth"
Have the boys been good today"
asked Chester as Cora brought in the
dessert.
Yes. indeed" she answered quickly
and remOrsefully watched his face
brighten. Arnold wiped the dishes
and Dudley swept tn" piazza for me. !
thought ] would teach them to help,
now they are old enough. They liked
the responsibility and I praised them
and told them would tell you all about
it"
"Why. that's fine" said Chester,
looking proud and pleased That is
a good idea and it will use up some of
the surplus energy that has been break
ing windows and getting into mischief
There need be no spankings tonight,
then"
'Oh, no, they are too big for that.
] find they listen TO my explanations
and really seem to understand why
they must not do things now"
Thank goodness" sighed Chester.
They got into so much trouble last
week | felt as il had ceased to be
their father and was simply the Chief
Spanker of the family"
Il will read you this letter now, -
said Cora. 1T is very interesting be.
cause it tells about the ranch life
"Children are great laugh makers,
chuckled Mrs. Brown.
81 must tell Bill In the Office what
you We told me tonight. lie likes chill
dron and he is forever boasting about
his own. guess we've got few that
cant be beat. Take after their mother
of course" he teased Cora.
'You look mighty nice tonight,
Wife" he continued, Il haven't eaten
SO much supper for long time, seems
to me. Tasted extra good tonight,
did you season it any different, dear
Yes, dear" smiled Cora, as he
threw kiss for thanks. 1T is my spe-
cal new brand seasoned it with love
mixed with understanding and spicei
with cheerfulness. I've decided to use
that kind right along"