The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-31
A GIRL.
THE TWO SISTERS SHOP.
By JANE PHELPS
CHAPTER so.

found some yellow japanese
flower sprays in an artificial flower
place. When 1 explained to the
hunted around and found a great
bunch that had been mussed by using
them in the window. He almost gave
them to me. A half hours work with
my fingers and a warm iron made
them just like new. 1 then bought a
vase for each table at the fiye-cent
store, and used the smallest sprays for
the tables. The longer ones 1 ar
ranged In a big bowl painted gray, and
placed them in the window.
1T looks like a million dollars."
Mary declared the Gay before we were
to open. had spent about $40 be-
side our dishes, cooking utensils, and
provisions, We only bought a small
amount of the latter, be ,ause, for one
reason, we had no place to put any
quantity. and for another we had
taken Mrs. Fagin's advice to go
slow"
We had sign painted:
"OLD-FASHIONED PANCAKES AND
OTHER GOODIES SERVED HERE
We had not decided until the last
day what to call the shop, but finally
settled upon:
THE TWO SISTERS SHOP"
Folks Will wonder where the other
one is when they see you." Mary de-
clared, but l could see she was de-
hghted with the name we had chosen
The morning we were to open we
were up before daylight. We were
going to help Mrs. Fagm ali the morn
ing-we were not to open until 1880
or II o'clock at first. When we had
learned to do without her, we would
serve breakfasts also. She could not
leave the rooming house until the
work was done for the day, SO we had
promised to be cham bermaids in re-
turn for her help at the restaurant
Shop We had decided to call IT. The
word restaurant seemed too big
Mary said when we discussed a name.
l am afraid Mrs. Fagin's roomers
slept badly that night. Mary and 1
were so excited we could hardly spread
up the beds as we should. We worked
together. and often we would stand,
each holding an end of a blanket or
sheet. while we talked of all we hoped
and expected to accomplish.
But at last we finished, and dressed.
Mrs Fagin was ready when we called.
and the three of us started out, all
carrying bundles-things forgotten
until the last moment.
You mustn't expect many the first
day." Mrs. Fagin said as we hurried
along, land perhaps not for a good
many days.
II know you are saying that so we
won't be disappointed if we have to
eat all the pancakes ourselves" Mary
returned.
wen, you see. folks is queer. They
gets to goin' to place and keeps on
goin' just because they gets used to it;
not always because the victuals is
good
we only hope they will get used to
coming to u.s. I Joined in the cohver-
sation. but we expect them to like
the food also"
Yes. don't try to give too much
too many kinds. but have everything
you give them the very best you
know how to make. 1t is them kinds
Of things that helps an eatin' place.
Mary spoke very positively. Her ex-
perience in the big restaurant. first as
waitress then as head, had taught her
a good many things.
You should hear them talk sorne-
times" she went on. They say they
would walk a mile to get mullins. of
course they don't mean 1t. but they
do mean they like the mullins And
zena, we must be awful nice to the old
folks when they come in, and to the
tired women with babies. Lots of the
mattresses wouldn't be nice to them.
but they are good customers; they
want to sit, and will pay good. Then
you can't help feeling sorry for them
It's hard work Juggling a young one
around to the stores"
of course we will be good to them
all of themI Oh. how nice every
thing looks!" excla med as she un-
locked the door.
run up the curtains so folks will
know you are open for business" Mrs
F'agin advised. FIJI go right into the
kitchen and stir up the batter for the
pancakes. Altho we may have to eat
them ourselves"
II shan't kick II we do" Mary de-
clared as she drew up the shade, then
arranged our pretty muslin curtains
so they hung gracefully.
(Tomorrow-The first customer)