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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
"FZFTY-FLFTY"
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR

imagine your reading anything in the
papers, and yet there are plenty of peo.
pie writing pretty good things and get
ting paid for them too, and | think
they'll struggle along just the same"
ClariSsa flushed. There was no mis-.
taking Frances implication. Once 1t had
been possible to say catty things to
Frances and to get some satisfaction
out OF 1t. Now she always came back
win something so much more clever
ing herself ridiculous.
When she was angry, she pouted, and
she pouted now. She looked like an
angry child. but no one took any notice
OF her. Jerry was getting some victrola
records out for dancing. and Jim was
talking to Frances about some deal he
was putting over. 1t was very pleasant
to talk to Frances these days. AS Jim
put 1t. she was woman with brain
ana yet man was always conscious of
the TACT that she was woman and a
darned attractive woman. II II hadn't
been for that he probably wouldn't have
been as keen to talk with her. Clarissa
could not hear what they were saying,
but she had Il feeling that she was out
of it. or course she knew Jim loved
her. he had told her 30 over and over
again, but he never told her things about
his business. Once she had been con.
tent not to know, it was so difficult to
keep ones m md on the prosy old stuff,
and she had always sidetracked him
with the plant that she really didn't
understand But now she wished Jim
would tell her the things he told Fran
ces.
Again that low maddening laugh from
| Frances, and then as Jerry put on a
| rollicking record she sprang to her feet
Don't you love that new fox trot o.
she enthused, as Jim swept her into his
arms.
Clarssas blue eyes sparkIed angrily
She even forgot to be coquettish when
| Jerry asked her to dance.
! Tomorrow-A wife's a wife for a, that
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more"
lie rose to his feet and stepped up
close to her All the suavity had van
'ished from his tones.
You must-you shall-hcar what
I've got to say. It's been in my mind
night and day for the last three
months. II isn't any good for me TO
fight 1t any longer love YOU. Mary
| want you to become my wife. hate
to see you work. can take YOU away
from all this--I can give you every
thing the heart of woman can desire
money. position. ease, a fine home
everything a woman wants
Everything u woman wants. A curl
Gus little smile was curving Mary's lips.
She shook her head.
Il appreciate the honor you have
done me. but-please don't speak Of II
again" she was saying now. scdatcly.
finally. Her eyes mot his in n clear,
level gaze. Suppose we just agree to
forget about it,
lie pulled himself together valiantly.
TIc wasn't going to admit defeat-not
yet He had been too prcmature.
"WCll say no more about IL in the
meantime. And. of course, you'll stay
on here. II lost my head a little.
L ltUSt IOTkINt Ul''
And Mary, immensely relieved. felt
that the awkward situation was ended.
As she moved uncertainty toward the
door he added
Take tho whole day off. Miss Drew
and spend it in the country. Ten dc
you good. Hurry, or you'll miss the
II 10.
An autumnal. heady tang was in
the air as Mary stepped from the Ne"
York train out on the little country
platform of her destination.
The Barley Nov lay quite three miles
away. But Mary knew the district
well. It contained the home of Car
rington Bellairs-an imposing establish
mcnt presided over by the rich man.
aunt. Mary had frequently stayet
there in her capacity as secretary. She
smiled now as she reCollectcd the air;
of patronage bestowed on her by sait
nunt and her pretty niece, Eve Roch
ester. golden haired and quite sophis
ticatcd girl Mary gucsSed-and right!
that both of them were entirely de
pendent ON tn" generosity of the ricl
| fnanCier.
"If were to accept his offer. wouldn'
there be fluttcr in the dovecote?' sh
told herself. her pretty lips up p-curvini
in humorous smile.
But she wasn't going to marry Car
rington BcllairS-nnd knew it definitely
! Mary's mind was clean cut and decisive
| She wanted yOuth-rOmanCc-a genuin
love affair. Money and position wer
very secondary considerations.
TomOrrOw-Gates Of Eden
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then shaking the powder out, and. If
necessary. brushing with a sort, clean
brush Dry magnesia or n paste made
of fullers' earth and water will serve
the purpose. used in the same way.
If lace requires cleaning it should in
the first place, have every inch of 1t
carefully examined and all necessary
repairs made. Then for the washing
make lather by shredding some good
white soap into boiling water, and
when this is somewhat cooled dip the
lace in. moving it up and down, press
ing with the hands and half squeezing II
until all the dirt is removed. BE care
full to avoid any semblance of rubbing,
wringing, or even actual squeezing, fol
the delicate threads of the lace snap
Unexpectedly. Rinse carefully in sew
eral tepid waters.
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Approves Of DANCING

Dear Cynthia-Will you kindly allow
me little space in your valuable
column 10 help Jim" in answering
Wondering?
do wear a straight jacket suit, but
however, l do not vaseline my hair
down. And | also can boast that I
dance. although there is n saying that
self-praise Is cheap However must
say that I dance, and fairly well, and
am proud of IT,
Although I do so to dances about
once or twice week I can also boast
of being an athlete and take more part
in baseball, basketball and all sorts
of athletics than do in dancing How
ever, | am ready at any time to match
my wits with those who do not dance in
either athletics or manhood. hope
that this will help to cool down WON
dering's' attitude toward US dancing
fellows and that she may soon meet
one that can dance and still Is a man.
Thanking you for being able to express
my opinion through your valuable
column and wishing you lots OF luck,
remain MOEY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
CHAPTER NNXI
Turning the Tables

ORANGES had one satisfaction out of
i the present state of affairs, and thar
was the change in Clarssa 1t took all
the zest out Of Clarissa's kittentshness
to have Frances adopt the same tactics,
One evening when they were down
stairs, and Frances was lolling back In
dolently in a big chair talking brightly
to Jim. Clarlssa, who always seemed
annoyed at Jim's attention to Frances
said suddenly:
I'm following your column in the
paper these days"
Frances was quick with a retort.
why, how did that ever happen" :,
II Just wanted to see how you wrote. v
And now that you have seen what do
you think
We'll" began Clarissa, and then hesi-
tated, looking at Jim as though asking
his advice about going on. Something
about the way he was looking at Fran
ces evidently decided Clarissa, for she
said quickly, "As I said to Jim, | per
sonally could never be interested enough
In a column of that kind to follow It. :
There was a silence broken by Fran
ces' laugh. She laughed and laughed
and then returned sweetly, You seem
to think that strange, child, but | don't
think It strange in the least. can't
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21

The question of how to keep old lace
is one that most women will be inter
ested to know little about. 1t is no
uncommon thing to find lace that has
been laid away dsfgured by brown
stains sometimes these rot the lace, and
then the only way to use it is to cut
the pattern out from the faded ground
and applique on fresh foundation.
When putting away old lace or en-
broidered handkerchiefs never fold
them in fat, regular folds. Put some
blue or black tissue paper under them
and throw quite carelessly in box,
using a good deal of paper.
Lace that is only slightly soiled some.
times may be cleaned by rubbing
lightly into it a mixture of equal guam
titles of fine salt and flour, letting the
lace stand over night, or even longer,
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apartments and stood alert and eager
eyed, facing, her employer.
Good morning, Miss Drew" The
big man spoke softly. For Carringtou
Bellaire was nothing if not suave. Over
a pile of papers he eyed his pretty sec
rotary appraisingly. 81 want YOU 10
run down into the country-quaint lit
tie inn in New JCrSey-with some
rather important documents for n client
Of mine. Chap from the baCkwoodS
called Calardin." He handed Mary an
imposing looking envelope. Hes
staying at the Barley Now. about two
miles from my own country place. II
you hurry you can catch the 11.15.'
Mary nodded She was turning TO
depart when Bellairs added, half apollo
getically:
"I'd have left the papers at the inn
myself tonight on my way home only
i happens that I have to stay in
town"
I'll be glad of the trip. said Mary.
with her naive smile.
His keen glance softcncd as it rested
on her face, so sweet. so appealingly
pretty under its dusky hair. lie was Il
reader of character, was this shrewd
man. And what he read in Mary'S face
vas wholly pleasing.
His gaze Travelled down to Mary 8
hands-so small, so capable. 1t lin =
gered there. His happiness would be
safe in Mary's hands.
MARY Drew. will you marry mc?"
He leaned a little forward in his chair,
regarding her intcntly. Then before
the girl could say word he went on
rapidly:
"Oh. know this will surprise you
When first found out ii surprised me
too He paused. noticing the Suddpr
color that had sprung to Mary's cheeks
and cursed himself for blundcrin!
idiot IL care for you-that /,
1t was then that Mary found be,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
YOU CAN'T TRUST A MAN
WHO MAKES tCATTY' REMARKS
He May Be More attractive Than His Serious Rual bur H.
Girl Who Chooses Him viii Find Him Ins,,cere

nerisms, he may ridicule their so,o,.,
he may make light of certain ,ahlty, eccnn.y,
tiles In the other mems make e.u n'rle.
nearly always you'll discover tp, out
has good cause for his amusement' ne
that there is good humor behind hi. sad
marks. nis re.
On the other l. be r,u
earnest warning, may entrent o. ISSUE
to go out with q certain man. MAJ not
lessly state his dislike or his con,,t !eat'
but IL he Is the right kind of a r,pti
may be sure that he has grounds an IN you
distrust. and that the other 10 Iof hs
serves his dislike and his contemp, ", =,
RUT when you find a man, or ,,u.
thing that looks like a man u,,,e
petty criticisms of another man. w;,s
out very much provocation, You con
pretty sure what that provocst;on "
It's jealousy! "'
And the man who indulges IL IN a..
childish, silly way is not very m,,cS I y,
q man. "iucn OF
Perhaps he'll get over IL and b.,,.
won out in his rivalry with Don, bo b ulS
forget how contcmptuous he was nf ot S,u Sl
and attempt to be good friends-butt' t',, !,
won't be sincere. 'u'
No, my dear, If you cannot lovo r,,.
serious Don, don't accept eitboss sOsi
them; just wait until the perfect tb;.i y,
comes along. u'
Your attractive wooer hasn't , r,..
attractive nature IL he resort,
''catty" remarks as a means OF dir.,,
ing your affection away from his NV.
toward him; he doesn't play tho r.m. @
like a man, fair and square, fifty AZ,
Perhaps he thinks that "all's fai, !,
love-" but that isn't so when the low. h |,
so obviously for himself quite as mu,s
as for you.
A MAN who allows a womanisb t,sa
Aand one that is contemplate at ,h,,
to become a part of him and 10 assiu
him in his battles would have to lo,.
himself. Because nobody else could evs, eva,
possibly love him, If she found out soos
enough about his cattiness.
You have found out in time-don',
let his good looks make you forget ri,
childish jealousy.
That could make you much more An.
happy in the future than giving him
up will make you now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21

The marriage OF Frances Garter
and Jerry Page began on a Wty.,ttty
basis Frances Uds Dorkt1g and M.
sisted on paying half the bills, and
she Was happy doing it until the Hdr.
loDcs moved into the same apartment
house, aud Cldrt8sd made II clear to
her that men really prefer the toomen
Uhom they can project to the tComen
,pho are their business equals. Fran
ccS began to think that she had car
Rcd her ideas Of ffty.dtty too far aud
she began to be tooliShly ertrdvd9dnt,
spending JerTys money as tUeH as hcr
oUn She even neglected her york,
Which sounded dull aud untntcreSttng
us she read IL oVer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21

Speaking as a whole the difference
between this springs fruck and last
falls frock is determined only by detail
of finish. Among the trimmings one
hears OF quito a few novelties
Cherut. for example, has been playing
marbles and adds large beads of marble
like physique to various Of her creations
Ianvin's contribution Is forEet-me-nOts
done In some hard substance. one Of
the French houses offers straw fringe
which resembles ostrich fucs Renee
has been busy on new versions Of her
famous applique designs.
There is a new artificial silk lace
coming in black or color which Is used
for entire frOCks by the French union.
And braids OF all varieties are applied
ud infnitum Also, there are some novel
and startling combinations of fabric
Also Lanyin. that greatest of all sleeve
composers has originated a new sleeve
sllt all the way down and caught in at
CORINNE LOWE.
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0ILTHAT shall do?' asks worried
w correspondent. 1.-TWO men want
me to marry them, and j can't decide
which l like better.
Zone of them is thoroughly trust
worthy and I'm nwfully fond of him,
but the other is more attractive
"He is less serious than the first one
and much better looking, and lots Of
fun-but he does one thing that don't
like very much.
'He knows that the other man comes
to see me lot, and he Is always saying
something disagreeable about him.
'"The other evening, for instance,
said something about Don and he said,
oh, he looks awfully serious and i'm =
pSrtsns' p, s,ns but he's not much good that's
Now, I know that Don is doing aw.
fully well in business and didn't quit,
like that - but he is attractive
What would you advise me to do-over
! look the fault, try to break him of 1t
or give him up for the less attractive
one?"
MY DEAR, don't take a chance!
1V1 You cannot trust a man who talk,
about another man in way that II
nothing short Of ''catty," in an ut
tempt to make himself look better b,
comparison. That is a nasty enough
trait in woman, but it is inexcusable
| in man.
No matter how stancb and loyal we
are, we have to admit sometimes tha
some of us seem to find it very easy Il
be catty and scratchy; we're Thankful
to be able to say only some but we
must confess the "us."
And IL there's anything hateful in {
man it's a womanish trait.
You will never find real man max
even II they are rivals.
He may laugh at some of their man
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Try Peacock Blue

To the Editor OF Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam--Will you please en-
tighten me on the color that I should
look well in? l have medium brown
hair, which has n very slight reddish
tint, deep blue eyes and n tanned and
sunburned complexion. You see that
say tanned and sunburned, so the result
Of the combinati ton Ia not exactly pleas
ant Could YOU tell me what to do to
correct It? ALIAS IGNORANT.
Peacock blue would be very becoming
to you, to Judge by the description
you give. Brown, OF course. and henna
you could wear very we'll, and this new
shade of blue which has IL great deal
of gray in It A tanned skin is very
attractive. especially with blue eyes and
reddish hair, but a skin lotion with
bleaching properties would whiten II, II
you want to bleach 1t. Doesn't It get
lighter during the winter, or are you
exposed to the sun and wind all the
year round7 II YOU are. use cold cream
on your face as soon as you come in
doors to keep down the color of the
sunburn and keep your skin from get
ting dried out II you wear wide
brlmmed hats and dark wells as much
as possible you ought to be able to keep
your face from tanning in winter al
lpaat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
Duuetyn Still Here

once upon n time duvetyn was limited
to the winter months. Now II is a hardy,
blooming every minute perennial. The
fact Of It Is that many Of the new spring
are Of this fabric. 1t is true, the ma
terial Is somewhat Modified for hot
weather wear, but the effect remains just
the same.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21

pretty-ner nlmDit
a n gers Clickini
merrily upon the
keys of her ma .
chine.
A bell in the
Inner Office sounded
sharp and in =
sistent. And Mary
very slim and
graceful-rose i'm
mediately to the
summons of her
&C h / G E." S h G
pushed aside the
swing door that di =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
Things You'll Loue to Make
EYELET EMBROIDERED CROWN

While eyelet embroidered frocks hold
sway. make the crown OF your silk hat
"eyelet embroidered" too. Cut the silk
for the crown and stamp or have
stamped a design In circular forms Ave
inches in diameter to form a band
around the crown. II the silk is navy
blue or brown, or even gray, lining OF
henna or orange showing through your
EYELET EMBROIDERED CROWN
makes a stunning chapeau. FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
The WOnan's
Exchange
Trouble With Her Foot

To the Editor Of Womur's Page:
Dear Madam-would you be so kind
as to tell me how to get rid OF
bunion? am a girl fifteen and have
started to get bunion, and heaven
knows don't want II to get any larger.
because II will be seen. don't wear
tight shoes and don't know what caused
II. have also a muddy complexion
and large pores. Will you give me a
remedy for this? JANE.
Have you tried the remedies and cures
that are advertised In the papers and
magazines? If this trouble Is just
starting you can catch II in time and
keep It from going on. Take the sore
ness out of It by bathing It In first hot
then cold water for ten or fifteen min.
utes Use a good facial soap and rub
II we'll into your skin every night before
you go to bed, Then wash II off with
warm water and follow with cold, fin.
ishing with IN application of astrin.
gent cream to tighten up the pores
You can get both the soap and the
cream at a drug store. The usual for
mula of fresh air, exercise, good food
sleep and plenty OF water will clear ur
your complexion and make II bright.
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Answers "Stenoarapher"

TO tho Editor OF Woman's PoDe:
Dear Madam-in last Mondays issue
Of the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER
notice a letter signed "Stenographer
asking for disposition Of old typewriter
ribbons. Personally I find that It does
not pay me even to try to re.ink rib.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
AT CUPD,S CALL
By MAY CHRISTIE

This the a 'nnmcn
around
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
Please Tell Me
What TO Do
To Daphne and stephanle
by CYNTHIA

DO not think OF riding in an auto.
mobile with strange young men. You
are either very foolhardy or foolishly
ignorant to entertain such ideas. Talk
to your mother OF father and ask their
adyirp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
Adventures With q Purse
r HAVE just come from seeing tn" di'

T HAVE just come from seeing tn" dis
L play Of Easter toys and novelties,
and I simply must tell You all about
them while my visit is still fresh in my
mind What a wealth of light for littl"
people to sec. Sparkling cryStallized
eggs with bunny heads pcrring rougiShly
out from thcm-sodntc white hens, cum
ming baskets flied with fuzzy Iitti"
chicks and rabbitS-toy automobiles.
Lii L,,,,;,g NrJ than tIrrn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
1.-The Heart of Woman

DEFORE her typewriter in GER
tain New York business Office sat
Miss Mary Drrw--young, capable ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21

Triangles this year are not used eI
cusivcly to prove things in geometry
They are used also to prove style.
For example, the new spring models
from Renee are distinguished by ap-
pliqued designs of triangICs in a ma
terial contrasting with the garment
Indeed. before the summer is over we
shall be saying that old phrase, the
eternal triangle, with great deal Of
extra feeling. In this charmingly sim
ple little model Of cream. cOlored voilc.
with dropstitch of tlamingo tint, bands
of white organdie trimming the frOck
are diversified by triangles of the same
fabric. The white organdie sash ties
at the side. q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
The Question Corner
Today'S Inquiries

/ What charming new veil arrange
mcnt lends distinction to last
years spring hat?
.. In what way can the mother keep
her baby secure in his coach,
which still allows him room to
move arOundf
g. Describe an attractive skirt for
an afternoon frock of Canton
crepe.
4 How are some of the most up to
date Of gray suede shoes finished?
,. When the cork in the top of a
bottle of glue sticks, what can be
used in its place, which also pre-.
vents the glue from getting dry?
q. What quaint touch is found on a
pair of long white silk gloves!
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Saturdays Answers

l. Some of the newest bird cages are
made with large front doors" of
glass in place of the wires.
.. The best way to keep lettuce fresh
and crisp after washing, without
wctting it, il to place it in "A
checsecoth especially made for
the purpose and place it on the
ice.
3. When the edges Of velvet flower
or leaf used to trim hat get limp
and begin to curl up. touch them
with a little gold or silver radia-
tor paint to stiffen them out.
4. A charming shield for the bed
room candlestick is made in the
shape of butterfly in varied col
Ors.
3. A new vest for serge or silk
frock is made with a single rufflr
of orange chiffon falling from one
side.
8. Aventurine is a soft shade of jade
green.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-21
Paris and Spring

For names Of shops address Woman :
PAGE Editor or phone Walnut or Main 5000