New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-28
DING A HUSBAND
Adele Garrison's New Phase of
yReUeLatinns of a Wife

are over a wedding or a death. |
can run a sewing machine. and That
let's mo out"
| changed the subject abruptly. for
the mention of the sewing machine
had brought TO my mind an audaclous
little plan. Perhaps l could absolu-
tely avoid any cNpia nation to Dicky
Of the wrcckurc the rarauders has
caused in the contents OF my keep
sake trunk.
Madgr's Plan
IF need not ask YOU il you werc
successful in your quest this morn
ing l said with n nod toward the
bundles as we climbed into the car.
II was very lucky" Lillian
answered. rs usual giving to the
strenuous effort she had made an air
" doing nothing. II do hope Her
rIumncss will approve.
she h. in very approving mood
this morning" laughed. She arose
with what Dicky calls leftover
Crouch but she was sunny as June
morning when / last saw her. Tell
me. are there any things in that
bundle we could take over to our
house to sew? My sewing machine is
still over there. and IL you'll attend
10 that end of the work I'll take the
rest. IL ! have IA speciality II is hem
ming. and suppose that will form
the bulk OF the work"
why" Lillian turned an atten-
tive face toward me. l knew from
her tone that she guessed I had some
special reason for the request.
because Dickv is coming out on
the O'Clock train to look over the
damage. and I thought"
''Of course" she interrupted. I'VE
must get trat stuff OF yours back in
the trunk before he comes. The
rest of the house doesn't matter. /
wonder IL Her Flufiness-never mind
well be able to put her off the track.
You mean you will" 1 said saucily.
'I'u let you manage Mrs. Durkee-
she's beyond me-"
Wen lot her inspect these "trip
perics first" Lillian returned. Have
you people had 1unch?''
You know Her Flufiness,"
laughed She'll talk about letting
YOU take a piece and things like
that. but she really has qQuitc an
elaborate little meal waiting for our
return from the station"
a sharp Question.
II ought to Censure her. but my
tummy won't let me-" Lillian COM
mcntcd. I'm simply starved. And
really, there isn't such n mountain of
work to do on these draperies. Some
of them was fortunate enough to
got ready hemmcd. With four of US
working well be able to get every
thing done. including the clearing up
OF that wrcckaEe in your rOom.%
III only Mrs. Durkec will think
g.NsT. 4
that Lillian was there to manage
Her Fluniness.
As usual my belief I'm my friends
ndroitness was justified, for when we
had looked at and had admired the
really exquisite things Lillian had Sc
sured--all In the shades of rose which
We knew that the dainty bride loved
and had discussed the luncheon
Mrs Durltec had prepared. Lillian
began her campaign by saying
you're going TO let every one OF
us help with tho dishes aren't you?
I'll promise not to break n single one,
n nd well be through In no time"
II suppose I'd better" Her FlufTi-
ness returned. and we all fairly flew
nj the task. dispatched II in record
breaking time. and repaired TO Leila's
room. when everything was a last in
order. pleasantly keyed up for the
task of making rOse-colored setting
for the dainty bride whose home
coming VIC were TO celebrate In the
evening.
Let's see II they nj. first" Lillian
said. Then while were doing II.
who viii measure the hens and put
together the pieces that must be done
on the sewing machines"
do measure tho hcms. Madgc."
Her FlufHness cntreated. and I'll
sort out these pieces for the ma
chimes
For the next few minutes we all
worked Mlently. steadily. and when
everything WAS in orderly piles,
Lillian spoke hit sharply:
Where's your sewing machine,