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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08

giving my diamonds enough glitter!
Yes. it would be a masterpiece-she
would paint a sordid soul
Mrs. Frant came for her first sitting.
Nov, my dear" she began charac-
tpristically, don't forget these ear
rngs-surely they are big enough to
show in the pcture-anOther present
from papa. And these indicating
pearls. pin and rings-"from Henry
and the other children-they mustn'
be left out"
1t was getting too much. Muriel's
disgust had risen to high tide and was
about to break into torrent of words,
when. looking keenly into the Old
woman'S face, she fanced she caught n
now c%prCssion, sort of wistfulncsS
that stopped her short.
"IOu know" the old woman ratified
on, all Obvious, 'thcy just can't stop
showing their love for mc-and they'd
be so disappointed not to see them in
the picture! Oh. Miss Muriel, was
there ever such n lucky, happy woman? ?
Such husband and such children
. Ina sur" the reason the boys dom
marry is that they want their mammF
to be always first Mamma muStn' I
miss anything, they say, and there s
nothing too much or too good for our
]
/ ing me things to show their love! How
/ l scold them for spending so much
money on their old mother. And now
they are having YOU paint this picture
I'll never be fashionable woman like
they want TO make mc-Id rather wear
gingham than these silks and jewels
but | want everything to show. all the
things with which they shower their
love on me. | want to show it to the
world ="
The old woman paused to catch her
breath while the artist remained silent
Thcn---
"And. Miss Murfcl." she rushed on,
'if any one ever tells you il doesn'r
pay TO love your husband and suffe,
with him and bring up children, lool
at me-, | lost my youth. but does il
pay, with three such sons who ar,
" sweetheart to their mother? Dic
you see my new ring from Jack? An,
papa. Oh, Miss Muricl, make m' lool
like they want me to; make my jewels
shine enough to show the love that i
shining through ~
The artist could not speak. She ro
m"mh"r"d her own "Nothcr's rapture a
IN" modest little trinkctS her hrCtho
had sent her from far away parts, nnt
her lMurrls) surprise at her ole
mothers sudden appearance dcrktd on
| with them, Never again wouhl sh
say, Mother, don't make yourscl
| ridiculous over that junk :"
And Mrs. Frln''s picture? Anybod
could hav" read the story in it; tn
| brush had been dipped in the soft
| transtigUrng tints of mother joy an
| mother pride, \ new Madonna gaze
out wistfulIy and lovingly from tn
| canvas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
CHAPTER XVI
The Storm

nUT on deck With magazine propped
" up before her Theo reviewed the
situation. She was furi6usly angry
whenever she thought of the attitude
Blakeslee had adopted toward her and
his threat to force her to comply with
his wishes Her checks burned with
resentment when she remembered the
way he had spoken to her. and yrt
something in her responded 10 this
dominating element in him. and She
mentally contrastcd his strength Of pur-
pose with Jimmy's flabbiness.
''But Jimmy's never had chance. :"
she told herself passionately, deter
mined to be true to him even in
thought.
Hes never made a chance" moCked
her reason quickly. and she was
ashamed Of herself for admitting the
truth even to herself.
II need this; | need that: the worl I
owes it to me. was Jimmy's creed.
IL want this: intend to take it. ''
was Richard BlaknS'ce's.
and il he wanted a woman he'd
take her just that way" Theo thought.
idly, Just as he carried me off because
he wanted me for his work. He
wouldn't give her much time to think
about it. not even to decide whether
she loved him or not, but she would
love him he'd make her love him :"
And then Theo realized where her
thoughts had been drifting. and with
swiftly flushing cheeks she opened the
magazine TO an interesting story and
began to read.
Late that afternoon, after Il lunch
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Read Your Character
BIZ Digbp Phillips


Brainy Ears
1t is strange how closely, though
often inaccurately. our instructive
Judgment of character follows the
scientific process of character reading.
We get impressions Of character un-
consciously from the eyes, the shape
Of the head the nose. the chin and
from the general physical appearance
But so far as our instructive judg-
well not exist. 1t is probably less
observed than any other feature De-
tcctivcs often observe the ear pur-
poscly, for in rough way its Convolu-
tions enable them to identify a person
in much the same manner as finger
print.
But stop and think n moment. Call
to mind three persons whom you know
we'll Try to remember what their ears
look like from the side. and see how
far you come from it.
Yet the ear Is very good indicator
Of fundamental traits.
The brainy ear. so called, is an ear
which in general contour is quite wide
across the top. and tapers rather
steadily to narrow POI int at the lobe.
It's general effect tends toward the
triangular rather than the round OF
square.
It is AZ indication of predominQnce
of mind over body. People who possess
il are inclined to be fond of books
fond Of speculation (mental not fnnn
ciaD. reasonable. logical. with n ten
dency to introspection and the forma =
tion Of opinion in the abstract. fol-
lowed by the application Of the alb.
strnct opinion to the definite matter IN
hand. They may be active. healthy ant
| strong: but they re rarely rugged. ag,
grCssive or naturally inclined to phys,
iCal energy.
TOmorrow-Black Eyes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Through a Woman's Eyes
What the Picture Told
BY JEAN NEWTON

The nurse proud old woman. She
was getting to be well nigh intolcr-
able. Preencd up like peacock. she
seemed to live just to show of her
new found wealth.
OF course people made some allow
ances. Everybody knew Mrs. frant
had had hard life Of it. Through her
own illness and through financial re-
verses brought on by her husbands i'll
nesses. she had struggled on at his
side: and, as she had so often told on
account of her early marriage, with
it's quick succession Of miSfortuncs. she
had really known no youth, Now
with three devoted sons and husband
suddenly successful, it seemed she had
completely lost her head.
"See my new sunburst, she was
saving to the artist whom she had como
to osk for "A sitting. its from my
son Henry" She was longing to name
thc amount; bur even Mrs. Frant hao
CODE "And John. these pearl
l. makes me nervous to wear such
fortune in jewels. And pana-h" ha'
TO buy me limousine two car
in the garage already, And-,wnit I'll
| tell you-hc IS going to leave his busl
ness to take me to Florida in the win
t%er." ,,
Murie was going to paint Mrs
Frnnt. She visualiaed the SIX an'
level bedcckcd figure, every gaudy pau
bic as conspicuous as possible: Sh'
would show up the egOtistical Old praS
CART, with her vulgar boasting. writer
| all over her countcnance, preen'ns her
self and looking as if to say, Are yo'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

I. What innovation in waShnaS
helps is II great boon I" ~"
mother who likes to do babS
laundry hcrsclff
. why is it hard on the eyes to
read when lying down in pea II
there is good light?
Q In giving advice about the proper
interval at which to wash the
hnir what do experts agree
upon ,o., ,ho
From what cruel custom does the
expression get the sack. mean
ing 10 be- discharged. come from!
}. What interesting style OF dr"p,IH
is becoming more ana more pop
ular in gcOrgcttc crepe ana crepe
dc chine?
&. Describe the easiest way TO a'I
Gurc an oXquisitely empr"iu'r'u
vest in silk dress.
Yesterdays Answers
|, 4 convenient device just being
introduced is glass cap with Il
straight handle. which fits over
n lcm6n and can easily be tuTncd
around on the squecHcr without
hurting or sOiling the hands;
=. lSptOfe using ~"
paint or vnrnish run the 6riSti's
through the fingers to d'SIodgc
every bit of dust. When no more
dust comes out wash with tur'
pentine. e,
3. Make n substitute pen or prnrll
clip out of n paper clip, and II
rubber band, bending the cliT
into hump and fastening it to
the pen with the elastic.
4. Crossing the Rubicon mean,
taking Il step that cannot be re-
traced. 1t originated in the time
when Caesar crossed the Rubicor
River knowing that the act would
make him an enemy Of the re-
| public, -.
| !. TO get tkc same thing in Diff
fercnt way make n plated bel
for your sweater By plaitin'
| three strands of yarn made int
"horSclincs" so that it looks lik
the leather belts worn 50 murI
| now,
g. Some striking two -ColOred shoe
are white buckskin strap slipper
with the straps>Hnd edges mad
of blue leather.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
The Heart Pirate
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
copDrioht. 1871. bv Public LEDGER ComparJ

which she had eaten alone in the dining
salon, the yacht began to roll uneas |.
lily. The sun went under bahk OF
clouds and an ominous air OF some
thing about to happen settled down over
the sea- 49,.
'Are we going to have storm
Theo asked lazily of the steward, VINO
had come out to adjust the deck avn
ing for her.
''It looks that way. miss" he re.
turned, respectfully. But you needn I
worry. you be perfectly safe.
Thpo laughed. "Oh. I'm not afraid.
| think storm at sea would be rather
interesting" she returned. DO you
know where We aref
Somewhere off the coast of Nir-
ginla." he answered but at that mo- :
ment n vicious gust of wind swept
across the deck. carrying with it the
first drops of rain.
Thco hurried below to button Il rain.
coat and on her return she encountered
MIR. BlHkeslce.
"It's going to be bad here before
long. Miss Caldwell" he said crisply.
1T won't be safe for you on deck.
1t was already dark and the rain
was coming down heavily. Theo clung
to the companion rail. her face raised
to his dcfautly. although she knew he
was perfectly right and that it was
hardly safe for her to be out on deck
in storm. But she made no move to
go below: she did not intend to be
/ bullied and treated like small child.
and without vouchsafing reply she
steadied herself for moment and then
slipped past him and gained the wet,
slippery deck.
| For moment she was really fright
encd nS she stood there clinging to the
rail. She felt tcrrifyingly alone, with
the sea- hcaving all around her and the
rain singing her face. Then She set
her teCtn dptcrmnedly and began Ia
make her way along the deck. She Wa.
forced 10 cling tightly to the rail be
cause Of the rolling of the yacht. and
| then suddenly n wall of green water
loomed up out Of the darkness, broke
against the side Of the yacht and en-
quilting Theo flung her violently against
the rail TO which she clung dizzily with
both hands. She was afraid to let &c
and make dash for 1t lest another
wave overtakc her and sweep her over
board and she was suddenly frightened
rs she had never in all her life beer
frightened before.
TOmOr1uw-"Iou Little FOol."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Training the Plant

TO the Editor Of Womdms Page:
Dear Madam have shamroch
n,ant but do not know how 1t should De
trained. Should 1t be let grow to hahg
over the not, or should 1t be trained
like n running vine? 1t grows to Ger,
tain height and seems to fall. l have had
il since March and would like TO raise
II. hut II tie It around sticks 1t seems
W e''" MRS n.
your n,ant should be allowed plenty
of room TO spread, and it would be best
to place il in a wide, low tower.pot Or
a pan. These plants are not supposed
70 grow very high. So l would advise
YOU to clip the sprays that reach up
too far letting them trail slightly over
the side of the dish in a graceful man
ner. IL you keep clipping it at intervals
it will spread out better, and will grow
thicker TOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08

Theodore CaldpeH has become en-
eooed TO Jimmy Bland and TO her
eSvprise Is not happy about IL. She
tsiis her employer, Richard Blokes.
lee, thot she is ledripg to be mar
vied, and he refuses to let her 90.
They hare battle Of pordS and Theo
apparently 1cinS ont, but then the
unexpected happens. and Biakeslee
kidnops her and carries her of on his
pricdte yacht. not because he Is tn
ferested in her as a iComdn, bWt be.
cause he needs her services on bust
ness trip. But from the rcry begin
ntn0, Bldkesiee discorers that ThcO
HAS suddenly become a personality,
instead of an office machine. and irhen
she refuses to do any irork he is at a
loss TO know ,rhdt 10 do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Do Not Meet Him AaaIn

Dear Cynthia-I am n girl seventeen
years Of hge. | met fellow quite \
while ago and went with him until
few days ago, when l found out he was
married, II was in trying to speak to
him over the phone that | found IT
out. His wife came to the phone, but
l did not know It was his wife until |
met him tho next day. He confessed to
me he was married and that his wife
was angry and wanted to know who the
girl was. When he was going with
me he told me he loved me and asked
me II | would like to be his little pal.
told him l loved him After he told
me he was married. he said. you'll for
give me, won't you?" | said. Yes"
couldn't speak, l was almost crying w,
shook haada and said, "Good-by."
Cynthia, my girl friends tell me to tell
his wife | do not want to. Should I?
| want to meet him again and ask him
II his wife is still angry do not
love him any more. Am | wrong in
thinking about meeting him at mn"h
hour? Hope this Is not too long for the
column. | shall be watching ev,rf mignl
for an answer.
HEARTBROKEN.
DO not meet this man again He has
de"C we'd YOU and is not worthy Of Your
notice. II his wife is angry that Is his
own trouble. and the sooner you put
both OF them out of your mind the hap.
Dier Won will bp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECIE

'I have to make myself good de
clared Stevenson. but my duty 10 my
neighbor Is to make him happy Some
persons reverse this philosophy, neglect
Ing TO Improve themselves. so busi!N are
they engaged in trying TO imnrOve their
neighbors. ''The most unloyable people,
though they are often well-Intentioned
uaopie are those who are perpctuallT
engaged in the task of setting other
people right" as DR. HeusCr said,
Perpetual uplifters are perpetual
aores III they can collect an audience
they should deliver their lectures from
the platform. as in the illustration. In
pleasant social gathering no one
wants TO be called down" for any sup
apesed infraction OF the uplifter's special
amusements. II any one wants to be
avoided like a pestilence, the surest way
10 TO 20 about with mission to re-
FORM everybody but himself.
cessslsA,. zp2l. Nv Pssue Lse--s cA4>>e-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Wants Dress Like Picture

To the Editor Of Womun's Page:
Dear Madam clipped pattern
from your paper and have tried to ge;
one like II, but none of the stores seems
to carry it in stock. Kindly let me know
what standard make 1t Is l. +. I.
There are no patterns published to fit
these designs, but even though they
are original, you can get pattern that
has, the same foundation, and follow
the picture that you liked. in order to
carry out the clever finishing touches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Color and Style

To tho Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam am young lady who
will be eighteen years old in January.
lam about five feet three and a half
inches tall and weigh 110 pounds. | am
thinking of getting a dress suitable for
both evening wear and afternoon social
AFFAIRS which will wear we'll this fall
and winter and also next spring. have
brown hair and eyes and my complex
ion Is medium. What dress can | ge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
The Candy viii Be Enouuh

Dear Cynthia-It certainly is a great
thing for us young folks that the
EVENING PUBLIc LEDGER allows us
space in their wonderful paper to help
the Young folks in their troubles. You
have helped me before and am sure
that you will do the same again.
met young lady of about the same
age as | am-ls-and II seems that we
both took n liking 10 each other. although
we know each other for only two days
AS | am going 10 leave this city 'or
college, | am thinking of taking th:.
girl to a show before leave, which will
be In n very short time. Will it he
proper for me to present her with n gift
as a sort Of remembrance. and what
Kind of gift do you think would be-
proper as | hardly think I will have n
chance to write her? Is 1t proper for me
TO buy a box OF candy for the girl while
a the show
A STUDENT IN DOUBT
1t would be nicer to buy box OF
candy. n handsome box, and give II to
the girl after the theatre. or else have
it sent to her after you leave Surely
you will have time to send a few lines
now and then II you really intend -
keep up the friendship.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Please Tell Me
What to DO
Enjoyed Bachelors" Letter
BY CYNTHIA

the letters In this column. and especially
the Bachelors Lament" and l heartily
agree with him about the Jazzing John
MES. Now, as for the matter Of a good
night kiss, | do not entirely agree. II
his intentions are serious and he says
so. then there is no harm in a goodnight
kiss or two but on the other hand, to
kiss every man who brings you home
from q dance would be folly. Eth. what?
1t Is very hard to meet the right kind
of men in the city
As for the poetry. II is charming. and
|, too. love nature, but even nature would
pail on one without a companion to en-
JOY II with, Dost thou not think SO,
y Bachelor? BACHELOR GIRL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
Thinks "Stenoa" Is a Pickle


Dear Cyntha-May | write a :ew
lines to Somebody's Stenog"? Thank
you.
My friend. | read your letter to Pat
and Henry, and oh. I'll bet you're some
pickle. Who would want to be seen out
with a fellow that didn't shine his hair
and could dance once in a while? or
course. I don't frequent dance halls,
and can only waltz a little, but l like
nifty-dressed fellow. Listen. Some
bodYs Stenog," I'm eighteen years old
and am very popular among the oppo-
site sex, and | don't look for men in
the dance halls. either. | have quite
few nice boy friends that cannot
dance n step (but they shine their hairl
and are perfect gentlemen. / don't
live in Philadelphia. but am there very
often. as have lots of relatives there,
and let me tell you, kiddo, there are
lots of regular fellows there who don
consider themselves a second Francis
X Bushman or Vernon Castle.
A WILMINGTON GIRL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08

One doesn't need to look beyond the
crystal bowl itself if one wishes to peer
into the fashion future of winter eve
nings. Crystal beads and crystal orna-
ments are much used on late evening
frocks. in proof of which is submitted
the above unusual model Of black chif-
fon raycd with rows of tiny beads from
neckIinc to hem. The authority of this
trimming is exerted more "mphatically
in the large crystal medallion that breaks
the straightncss of the line. a trailing
sash of self material is the only other
interruption. This gown illustrates not
only the vogue of crystal beads but the
type of frock which the correct are 60
ing to wear at the autumn dinner party.
This type declares the abolition OF
Llcovas and the exceedingly moderass
round neckline rising in the back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
IN. x" Is on "Stenoa's" Side

Dear Cynthia-Just a line or so 20
my friend "Stenog." am Il steady
reader of your letters in this paper ana
admire them very much. But this is
the first time | have ever written TO
you.
And think the Stenog. Pat ano
Henry are having n fine time, ha ha !.
1t makes me laugh, Cynthia, dear. 70
think how she can tell them, and every
word OF II Is true.
You're right. my little friend. and 1
guess l have about the same kind o.
position as yourself. Don't let them
kid you ; | don't go to these dance halls
either, and | would like TO meet young
man myself who doesn't shine his hair
and spend fifty cents for what he calls
a gosd nights fund at one of these halls.
You tell them. little pal. for when | saw
what they said a few nights ago | just
couldn't help saying something about IL.
l myself claim to be girl, but
not the kind these Johnnie boys mee.
l thank you, Cynthia, for this kind little
favor JUSTIN. y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-08
BY MRS. NJ. 4. WILSON

Copyright i'tt r,dSt, Sg %rs 4s:.,,yj M A. wilson"
HRABAPPLES are still to be found
~ upon the market stalls. coming
from our Northern orchards, and the
mild September days give new zest to
the home jam and Jelly maker. You
will want some of this delicious jelly
preserve and butter in the preserve
closet.
Crabapple Jelly
Wash the apples and then drain and
remove the blossom and stem ends.
Now cut the apples in. pieces and placn
in preserving kettle. Use one half
peck of apples and add sufficient cold
water to come within two inches of
covering the apples in the kettle. Bring
TO the boiling point and cook until the
apples are very soft. Let cool. Turn
in heavy unbleached muslin bag and let
drip. Do not squeeze or press the
bag. but just let the natural weight
Of the apples extract the juice. Meas
ure the juice and return 1t to n clean
preserving kettle and boil the juice
steadily for fifteen minutes. Now add
three quarters cup Of sugar for every
cup Of juice. Stir to dissolve the sugar
thoroughly. Bring to a boil and cook
steadily for twelve minutes. Skim and
ill into sterilized glasses When cold
cover with melted paratfin.
Crabapple Butter
Rub the pulp left in the jelly bag
through large fine sieve. Measure
this pulp and return to the preserving
kettle ana add TO every two quarts
One and one.hGt pounds Of broDn
ss0ar,
Z One level teaspoon Of cinnamon,
One halt icrel teaspoon Of dllSpicc.
One quarter level teaspoon Of ginger,
One halt cup of cider vinegar.
z Cook slowly. stirring frequently until
thick. like appebuttpr. Store in stcr'
ilized crooks or bowls and cover witt
melted parafin.
Crabapple Marmalade
Wash one quarter peck of crab.
apples and then cut in quarters and re
move the seeds and cores. Cover seed
and cores with cold water and bring Il
boil. Cook slowly for fifteen minutes
Strain and measure. Now add suftiCien
water TO make one quart. Add tn
crabapples and boil for twenty minutes
Let cool. Measure and return TO th
preserving kettle. BOIL for fifteen min
utes and add two-thirds of a pint o
sugar to every pint of fruit and juice
Stir to dissolve the sugar and the
cook slowly until very thick. Store i
bowls crooks, etc. Cover with melte
paratfn.