The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-30
The Woman
He Married
nv TANyI. pIET nc
TOO GOOD A DINNER.
BY JANE PHELPS
CHAPTER IS.

I'D like to go to a show or some
thing tonight" said when we had
finished dinner. was still so excit-
edly happy, felt SO free compared to
the way 1 had felt for so long, that
1 just couldn't sit quietly at home.
But, Nan, L hate to refuse to go
out-but after such a good dinner,
don't you think we should econo-
mize?" he said it lightly, yet I knew
he meant it.
We'll go to a cheap movie. just
can't stay in!' and before he could OBJ
ect further I had called Mrs. Dooly
on the telephone. and she had prom
Used to come and stay with Junior so
we could go to the second show.
had put the receipted bills in the
bureau drawer under the paper, and
resist just touching them. had hated
them so, and now they were paid!
After we got home Dick astonished
me by saying:
Nan, 1 must have some clothes this
month. This cheap suit hasn't kept
its shape. and l overheard one of the
men in the office commenting on my
looks I can't afford that"
THAT was the reason you thought
the dinner too eXtravagant," 1 replied.
ut was awfully good-but it was ex-
travagant for US"
HOW nate lIldI WOlu- A1NIA ANo
CANT! Economy! They should both
be stricken from the dictionary"
Hear, heart My, what a little fire
brand you are at times, Nam
well, what about your clothes
Why don't you go to a good tailor and
have some made? You need SHOES
too, and your shirts are wearing out
l wish you would wear silk shirts like
Mr.. Stowell, they are so smart"
II would like to, Nan. But II
INDUCED myself. where in the world
would you and Junior come in?" :,
Are you going nnsd to to be as sensible ana
Eyes, 1 did order some clothes to-
day. I hated to ask for credit, but 1
had to-"
"Thank goodness you are becoming
sensible at last!" I really was thank
full, glad, that he had run in debt. II
he ever knew about my charging the
things on Clara's account he couldn't
find fault with me because he was
practically doing the same thing. so
/ urged him further: get some shoes.
L need a pair, and we will have them
both charged. Then little later we
will save and pay for them. But we
can't go on looking like tramps, Just
because people who are profiteering
and making millions, make it cost all
you can earn for food and rent.
''I guess you are right. Nan. Any
way. 1 must have some clothes and II
seems the only way to get them" He
eiqhed heavily. 1 remembered what
Clara had said, and repeated it:
"Don't look as if you were COM
hitting a crime! Pay when you can,
and let the other fellow walk the
floor"
IAN right. Nan! I guess I'll have
to-"
Continual dropping will wear away a
inc 10 o.
doing by loved one often is the be-
ginning OF a ruined career.
Saturday came and l worked hard
all day to get up my supper for the
evening, and put the place in order. L
had made chicken salad, with wonder
ftil mayonnaise made after mothers
recipe, for which she was famous. l
had cheese straws. tiTg Parker House
rolls, some preserved peaches-I had
also used mothers recipe for those-a
delicious chocolate cake, and coffee.
We had a very pleasant evening.
Both Dick and Mr.. Stowell declared
we must learn to play better, a more
conventional game If we expected TO
play with them often. Mildred-she
had insisted 1 call her that-nudged
me under the table. We had made all
arrangements and were to commence
our bridge lessons on Monday.
Mr.. Stowen, as well as Mildred, COM
plimented me highly on my supper.
Il don't know when anything ever
tasted so good" he declared as he took
his fourth roll. apologizing as he did
so.
Nan is a famous little cook and
housekeeper." Dick said proudly.
Indeed she Isl" Mildred seconded.
II couldn't do half the things she does
no matter how hard tried"
Have you ever tried ?" Mr.. StoweIrs
voice was rather sarcastic-as he asked
the question.
(Tomorrow-Nan plans to get the
apartment.)