Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-16
BY MINNIE N. KINDS.

SA@A
had offered me a 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 a friend, and. 81 believe / will go to
a real party once more" she said sud-
denly. Tomorrow is my day Off any
way" So Dean carefully planned.
She would go to a 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, an old friend, who has
just returned from overseas. This is
his first dance for two years. so be
very nice to him."
For a second everything wavered be-
fore Deans eyes: "Heavensl her mis-
tress' son." Then she recovered her
poise. AS II he would recognize his
mothers cook in this garb-utterly alb
surdi 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 husklly,
81 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 a jar. What
had she been thinking Of? She would
have tt leave a note at the hotel, say
ing, Called away suddenly" and that
would be the end OF this wonderful
Knight have BEEN" She turned with
a brave smile to the young officer:
Good night, and thanks for a most de-
lightful evening, captain" she said.
The following afternoon a distracted
man was puzzling over his Cinderella's
note. "Tll go to Becky" he said, but
Becky could only tell him that Dean
was supposed to be living with an
aunt somewhere.
Meanwhile Dean was peeling pota-
toes in the captains own home. SIS 1t
possible that l am in love with a man
whom I have really seen but oncef'
she asked herself s%cornfully. Then
she would open her door and listen
to the sound of his voice, oil his whistle
In the upper halls.
A few days later as she stood at her
table debating the merits Of belmont
seized by her elbows from behind and
lifted lightly in the air while a jolly
voice said, "Hullo. you little pocket
Venus Where do you keep the ginger
ale? That COMPOUNDED bell won't ring
and / have a thirst that must be as
suaged pronto."
allow dare your" 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
swered demurely, "Peeling potatoes.
SIR"
"Goodnessl I peeled potatoes my
self for two long weeks when / enlist
ed" He groaned at the recollection.
Then joy overwhelmed him.
eff 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 l was wild ove your
please, sir, I don't think the cook
is allowed followers" laughed Dean.
Cook? Nonsensel You mean to
licious meals I've been stufing myself
with? Mother says I've an appetite
like a eormorant."
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 manner" asked the
lover.
Eyes. Isn't It wonderful / discov-
cred 1t only yesterday as I was read
ing some old letters of my mothers,
and I found I was actually named for
yours. although she never saw me.
They were college chums, and had
kept up a correspondence in their
early days. Mercy, my potatoesl" as
a burning smell filled the kitchen. "a
nice cook l am"
"Never mind them. Come up stairs
this minute. This has got to be settled
right away" interrupted the man.
Mother proved to be a good sport.
although somewhat surprised at her
sons sudden acquisition Of a cook.
Dean was transferred to the guest
room Katy consented to finish dinner.
Mother had a Red Cross meeting and
left the young couple to a long bliss
full evening. while the captain en-
gagged a cook for life.