South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

out beautifully. Long before Mother
Graham had taken her cake from
the oven the aroma OF Katie's conee
was delicately scenting the air. and
nay mother-in-law had followed II
% the dining room.
What IN the world ," she de-
nanded. for once too surprised 70
be dignffed.
1 looked up from the comfortable
chaise Tongue in the bag window OF
the dining room, where I was en-
scOnced with the morning paper
had no particular duties until
Junior Weakened, and l did not care
TO leave Katie 10 my mOtheT-in-
laws tender mercies, especially
when the elder woman was engaged
in anything SO nerve racking rs the
connection of Richard Seconds first
birthday cake. 50 1 took advantage
OF the interval 20 read the paper
comfortably and leisurely instead OF
simply Swimming II on the train as
! usually am compelled 10 do.
Il thought you'd be hungry so I
had Katie prepare breakfast on the
electric things IN here" l answered
AUTOMATICALLY you said you
didn't want to be disturbed in the
kitchen, and luckily she had every
thing 10 work with here and in the
refrigerator room"
'Humph" When my mother-in-
law cannot find fault she IS lost. ard
this prospect Of breakfast a good
half-hour sooner than she could
reasonably have expected il appe ir-
ed completely 20 nOn-plus her. She
drew the chair from her place at
the table. which was already SET
"a ~ nhGar-N~aH NTH "a n "a Of
chalance painfully assumed:
well! j have a little time now.
as 1 have just put my cake in the
oven, so 1 might as we'll have my
coffee / suppose. I had intended to
tell Katie 20 make some OF those lit
tie hot biscuits this morning, but.
Of course, that is impossible now"
Her tone was plainly intended to
mirror disappointment, and the be-
lief that in some way the biscuits
could have been managed. 1t was
therefore with great delight that
rose laziiy from my seat, sauntered
over 10 The table and touched the
bell for Katie, who, L knew was busy
with the grill in the library.
Mother Graham is ready for her
breakfast, Katie" ] said sweetly,
! when the girl parted the library
pOrtieres and looked inquiringly at
me. 4 Will pour the coffee If you
viii bring her cereal and the bis
cults. Don't bring mine vet. l want
my fruit first"
I saw Mother Graham start at
the word biscuits, but she would not
acknowledge her surprise at the un-
expected qualification OF her wish,
not even when Katie bore in plate
ful OF delicately Drowned dainties
/ covered with a white folded napkin.
! Instead, she took refuge in an old
| controversy.
How often have I warned you,
| Margaret. about your pernicious
I habit Of eating your fruit FIRST, she
said tartly. THAT iced fruit taken
into your stomach the first thing
cannot help but chill you. You
should begin your meal with some
thing hot"
Don't you think we've gone over
that enough" I asked placidly. Il
like my fruit first. You like your
coffee. And we both have medical
Authorities fer cur course. So don I
YOU think it would be a good idez
70 asree 10 differ about it?''
Il think you are adopting a very
impertinent tone toward me-" she
retOrted acidly, and for the next few
minutes devoted herself strictly 10
I ner cereal and the delicious Omelet
which Katie brought in next.
Has that ape got over her tan
\ trum This was ner next con-
\ triaution 10 the conversation, deliV-
\ cred explosively as the girl left the
\ room after serving the Omelet. she
/ stiU looks sulky.'
Il think size is simply worried FOR
Tear things aren't cooked right
l replied quickly.
We'll. see that she keeps out OF
I the kitchen and my way until ge'
that cake out OF the oven." my
/ mother-in-laV retOrted.
AS II her own words had remind
/ ed her OF a duty, she sprang W
I rushed 10 tho kitchen. and evidently
| inspected the cake, for she returned
ir. q more flushed and Triumphant
and announced that It was "risin4
/ beautifully"
she drank a second cup OF coffo,
and then folding her arms on the
table before her, looked at me stead
lily.
rs Richard coming home 70
7 ichard seconds birthday" she de
manded.
hesitated only a second. 7 Nigh