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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
CHAPTER LII
Shall | Go Back?

tJoHN TEMPLE saw Frances story
- in the Scroll shortly after it came
out. Not a few people had been talk
ing about it, and when ne read 1t him
self he thought more than little about
Frances and her career.
II knew she had it in her" he said
over and oVr 10 himself. Something,
some little Mink that I didn't under
stand, was troubling her here on the
Chronicle. and ! think it vas marriage,
She knows a lot more about Me than
ube did before. wonder if it's changed
her"
Musing things over in his head, he
finally sent for his stenographer and
dictated letter.
Dear Mrs. Page-lf satisfactory to
you, wonder II you would like to
continue your work here on the paper.
We have missed your column very
much, and although I notice that you
have broken successfully into the short
story field, perhaps you would have
time for both. At any rate, come and
talk things over.
When Frances received this letter her
Gun of Joy was filled to the brim. Sud
denly she realized how much she had
missed her newspaper work, and how
very much she wanted TO go back 10 II.
She felt Us If she could write morning
noon and night. her mind was filled
with ideas. What a joy it would be tu
40 back to her old job and make good
-. Ard thprn Wprp WhV
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pcaring every day, aud you cant be
sure of selling every story yCG write. "
Frances was undecided when she
went to interview John Temple, al
though the atmosphere of the news
paper, the roar Of the presses the un E
tidy city room, all caught at her heart
and made her hOmcSiCk for tGn old life.
She went into John Temples inner
Office with quiet self assurance, and
when he saw her he knew that at last
Frances was Il woman. Gone was the
super enthusiasm Of girlhOOd. but in
its place was Il steady glow that radi =
atCd from her. She saw things clearly,
and anything that swept her off her
feet would have to bc a big emotion.
well, Mrs. Pags?' lie was sitting
back in his chair. one slim nervous
hand tracing triangles rapidly as he
spoke.
well, Mr.. Temple" she smiled
family.
Things are going we'll with you; |
was proud Of your story"
II knew you would like il. ."
Something flashed into his gray eyes
at her remark something that was gone
IN au instant.
You see" she went on, simply. 81
wrote IL because ! had 10 write II. !
had to make good with You; had to :"
She wondered at herself as she spoke
She had thought to come back 10 the
Chronicle in blaze of glory, and here
she was sitting before this man who
had hurt her cruelty by pushing her
out into unknown territory, telling hin
the simple truth. Frances had, indeed
changed. But at that moment, John
TpmDle did not seem like the we'll
dailles; she wondered vaguely why sht
saw him suddenly as very lonely man
TOmorrOw-1be Reason Why
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At the Weddinu

To the Editor Of Womdr's PaOc:
Dear Madam would like to give
you q few questions to answer about a
wedding.
When one wants TO be married BY the
minister at his house, how does one 70
about asking him?
At which side OF the man should the
girl stand. left or right?
-, Also, who keeps the ring until the
time comes to put It on, and when is it
put on?
Should the bridegroom kiss the bride
when the ceremony Is over? How should
the minister be thanked? Is $40 enough
lnhi'hs! q. II. j.
-, Simply tell the minister you would
like him to perform the ceremony. and
the necessary arrangements can then be
made.
The man stands at the left of the girl.
T., The ring Is kept by the best man until
II ls alluded to In the ceremony, when
ne hands II to tho bridegroom.
1t is a matter to be decided personalIv
as TO whether the bridegroom kisses the
bride, after the marriage.service. The
bridegroom should thank the minister
when handing him the money you speak
of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
AT CUPID,S CALL
XXII-"Sdy You Care"
By MAY CHRISTIE

utterly impossible. | care so much tnat
never would | permit the least mis-
understanding
She smiled At him with dcwy eyes.
She loved his little air Of command, his
managing ways
And then she said
s"Oh. Dick, I'm frightened of your
safety with that--that priceless dla =
mopd, Mr.. Nandaveer saw the. little
string about your neck-he KNOWS
you're wearing IT,
The deuce he does" Dick bristled.
"He always was noSey chap. but,
MARY. dear. don't worry | know just
what's best-the diamonds safe-and
80 am Just so long as you say you
love me. dear
Later they had q dainty little supper.
Hors d oeuvres, and lobster mayon :
naisp. and young. green salad. And
delicious Turkish coffee.
''fts all ridiculous" said Mary,
pouting. To think, Dick, that we've
only known each other for two days. i
ought to feel ashamed.
"Ruf say YOU aren't?' he implored.
"I honestly confess I'm not. I'm
sloriously happy. This is the dearest
adventure that I've ever had
Under cover Of the tablecloth he
soucczcd her hand. The waiter had TO
smile at the coyneSs Of the two young
lovers. Well. one only was
Young once. He cnvied them.
At half past ten they sailed forth to
get the car.
The small boy still was keeping guard
on it. lie rclinQuished his post on re-
crption OF an excellent tip.
Mary climbed in. and Dick took up
his position Mt the wheel.
Now for drcary New York-and
awkward explanations he observed
as they set of
They glidcd rapidly along tho wind
ing road. The moon shone brightly
down on them. The nir seemed TO have
grown colder and more keen.
Mary nestled close beside the driver
Oh. that this magic day might never
end
\ few miles on the lights went out,
thn engine suddenly stopped. And
Dicks brow Cloudcd.
Darn it-thc magnetos bust ~ he
said succiuctlr He turned to Mary.
"We'rc long way from the nearest
village. Gee. II looks as though we'd
have to spend the night right here
Tomorow-Eve's Wiles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
THERE ARE ALWAYS A FEW
WHO HEAR THINGS WRONG
And Go Flower Masquerade Dressed Peter Pan Star,
a Dance With the Wrong Foot Al,odys-They
Are Simply Dumb"
THERE was a flower masquerade al

THERE was flower masquerade at
l. school just after the spring holiday.
Everybody was to be dressed to rep
resent flower, and prize was offered
for the best costume.
II made no difference how the cos.
tunes were made, whether they were
Of paper or silk, plain or elaborate, or
whether the flower was reproduced or
Just suggested. z
But it was plainly announced several
times that there should be no other
costumes but the flower ones.
And on the evening of the party about
ten or twelve girls appeared in fancy
costumes which didn't even hint at
flowers.
There was Sis Hopkins, Turkish
beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, q
Peter Pan, and even an Easter Bunny
with a purple ribbon around his neck.
They were all clever costumes.
But this was a flower party and II
had been clearly explained that no other
get-up should be worn.
OF course, since they had arrived they
COULDN'T be turned away--but when the
grand march for the prize was started
there was disappointed group of girls
in the wrong kind of costume huddle1
at one end OF the room watching instead
Of taking part.
TNHEY we're very unhappy about it
i but they had only themselves to
blame.
They are the ones who are always "a
be found in any situation where expli-
cit directions have been given.
They always do the wrong thing-in
fact, that is the one point on which
they never fail, doing exactly the -ap..
posite of what they are supposed to do p.
Why is it. why should 1t have to bel
1t is so easy to follow directions, SO
simple to understand them when they
are distinctly given.
It is because they never pay any at
tentlon.
Anything they hear gees in one eai
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Surely sachcloth and ashes have lost
all penitential sound this spring. For
nothing is more popular than the loose
fitting coat, and. for the second. well,
why resist discipline when it's only
ashes of roses? This tone is one Of the
favored tints Of cotton frock season
which fayors beige, salmon and tan
gerine.
1t is ashes of roses which forms the
color background of this dotted Swiss
Todcl-thc dots are white--with its
looted ruffies of white organdie and
~ narrow girdle and necktie of old
hiuc. Surely, too, nothing could be
ore delightful. particularly when each
my ruffet is picoted in the old blue.
Black and navy dotted Swisses are
extremely smart, and are made up
usually with white orsandie. These,
as well as many of the other tub
EroCks, run much to fiounces and ruff
les. The circular tunic, perhaps,
opened down the front, is also thought
well of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
Yesterdays Answers

l. The right Of admission 20 the bar
is a privilege which women of
Quebec are making an effort to
secure for themselves.
2. In order to find out II n piece Of
silk material contains any cotton,
test it by burning n small sample,
the ends Of which will burn slowly
and curl up into little black
bubbles. il IL is all silk, but will
flame into sparks Of fire If cotton
is present.
3. Gray straw with narrow hands OF
dark blue duvetyn around the
turn-up brim fashions an ex-
trcmely good looking hat.
4. A device for cleaning and polish
ing knives fastens to the table
like a meat grinder, and, when its
handle is turned, two wheels,
with brushes on their rims re-
volve and shine the knife placed
between them.
o. Points of green organdie around
the neck and sleeves, form n novel
trimming for dress of green and
white checked gingham.
o. ChinChilla satin is a satine with
Il raised, crinkly finish that much
resembles chinchilla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14

A s FINE materials as can be afforded
"A should be used for the dresses
sheer batiste, Persian lawn, French
nainsook and other similar materials.
A dress should depend in a measure
for It's beauty OH the fneness Of the
materials and the beauty of the work,
rather than on much elaborate trim
ming. A ive-inch hem, either hemmed
beautifully by band or hemstitched. is
n perfect finish for the bottom. A mar
rover hem, several alternate rows of
vHlencienues insertion and strips of the
dress material, also make a lovely fin
issi. Still another way is to lay deep
hem, mark of the upper edge in seal.
Iops or points, turn the hcm In on the
wrong side, following this outline, hem
as finely as possible. and then on the
right side outline this edge with one
row Of fine single Feather stitching.
The yokes may be made in variety
of w0ys--squnrc, round. pointed or some
fancy shape across the lower edge,
solidly tucked, or with alternate rows
of insertion aud tucking, or insertion
aud the plain material.
In planning the yoke. allowance must
be made in the back for the hens. All
the yoke edges are generally finished
with tho narrowcst French beading.
I his either has It's edges cut off and is
whipped to the yoke, or is attached by
a French seam. The lower edge is over
handed TO the gathered and rolled edge
OF the body of the dress.
The lower edges Of the sleeves should
be rolled and gathered to narrow bead
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
The WOnan's
Exchange
The Social SECRETARY

To the Editor Of Wotruns PAGE.
Dear Madam-will you give me n
good definition for social secretary /?
What are the qualifications, and also
how does one go about getting a posi-
ton like this? ANNA J.
Any sort of secretsrial position re-
quires tact, and poise in handling such
situations as may arise. The social Sec
retary does not have TO have as much
definite knowledge at her command as
the regular secretary but the require.
mcnts that are expected Of her are re-
finement, ability to answer business and
social correspondence in a graceful way,
and to Keep the accounts Of her em.
ployer. Above all, she must know what
Is the correct thing TO do or. In other
words, she must be sure of etiquette.
To get a position of this sort, adyer-
tlse through a newspaper.
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She's Not Popular

Dear Cynthia--J have at last decided
TO come to you for advice. You have
helped many, and I know you will be
patient with me.
am a young girl of eighteen. dark.
but attractive. Others Consider me
pretty, but am unconscious TO all this.
In other words, there are times that l
right, equal or superior 20 my frienus.
I always imagine that am not as good
as the next person. 1t matters not to
me II / am dressed better or the same,
l always have this terrible feeling that
seems to make me always unhappy.
And another thing, dear Cynthia.
20 to many parties, but 1t seems that no
one wants to dance with me and no one
seems to notice me, neither members N
my sex nor the opposite. l am a very
good dancer and am able to dance any
OF the latest stops, so / never under.
stand why I am treated so. l am not
homely, try to dress and look nice, and
] am young in age, but have been work
ing four years and have developed q
great deal ALI think I'm older than I.
really am. l am also very settled.
enjoy fun but / detest foolishness, and
l don't like to speak Of anything bat
sensible things. think I'm too sedate.
Dear Cynthia, how badly I need your
of this that haunts me so. Why should
l keep imagining that no one likes me
and that they always talk about me?
Oh, please be patient in reading my
tiresOme phrases. Your advice will
mean so much to me. l will be forever
grateful
A WOUNDED INDIVIDUAL.
Try not to be too serious. 1t would
be d pity TO be too sedate.
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ing, TO which is sewcd a narrow lace
edge. Roll the upper edges of the
sleeves. and overland 20 the beading
which is around the armhole. The neck
is finished the same way Ms tho sleeve
edges. II is wise 10 make the dress
really loose in the neck and sleeves, and
have the beading the kind That ribbon
to fit
Two wrappers of outing or French
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
Making More Money
By Going Abroad

Bridge between Springfield Mass, and
West Springfield realize that the big
brick house overlooking the Connecticut
river, with its circular drive guarded by
two bronze lions, the terraced gardens
and tho long French windows, Is tho
property OF a woman who has made
good in a unique profession-that OF
supplying rare antiques and bits OF arr
Witch she picked up during her travels
abroad.
The mistress OF the big brick house Is
tho daughter Of an English interior dec
orator, who married one of her fathers
workmen and settled in America, bring
ing with her some OF the relics of roy
aNy which had been handed down TO
her as helrlooms Little by little she
became acquainted with tho lovers Of
the odd and tho curious in this country
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
"FZFTY-FLFTY''
BY HAZEL DEYo BATCHELOR
Copvr,DLt. 1891. " Public Ledosr Co.

Frorccs Page made mistdke IN
her fttv- dtty idea Of marriage. She
did not take into account the fGct
thGt erery man Nkes TO be at the
Asod Of his household, aud she hGrped
700 much on the money end Of things.
IL tcas through bitter experience and
the iosin0 OF her position that
Fronocs learned the truth, and tohca
success finally came TO her and she
sold her fret story she understood
aH mankind better than she had be-
fore,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
Please Tell Me
What to Do
BY CYNTHIA
The Art Of Keeping a Girl

Dear Cynthia--I am in love with
young girl work with, and think my
affections are returned. offered to
take her TO theatre several times. but
always she refused. think 1 fright
ened her by telling her loved her, and
she has avoided me ever since. Now, /
would like to get into her good graces
again. BY giving me pointer on the
art Of keeping girl, which seems to be
my trouble, ! would consider Il great
favor. SINCERE A.
Did you ask the young girl to marry
you at the same time you told her you
loved herH Perhaps you want to make
love TO her but do not follow those
protestations with proper proposals.
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crazy with loving
you-crazy with
wanting you! I
feel as though I'd
known you all my
life. There never
has been any one
but you
Eve Roches
ter?" Mary, in
the midst OF all
her JOY, couldn t
keep the question
back.
"Eve Roches-
tsr ! Why. Mary
l..'N hn fDn1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

/. What kind of wallpaper is attrac-
tive for the small bedroom and
will give it an effect Of being
larger?
.. Describe practical and becom-
ing house dress.
3. OF what does the three piece cos
tune consist:
4. In what simple way can pearls
be cleaned?
8. How is bewitching small hat
given n distinctive touch?
6. What is meant by the Eugene
neckline"?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14

flannel should be made. open the full
length of the front; the fronts and tho
bottom finished with feather stitched
hens. The plain sleeves are finished
In the same manner also the turnover
collar. These should do also for baby's
first outings, and a cloak be made
little later. A lightweight cashmere.
lined with China silk, makes nice
nothing pretticr than fine pique.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14

"MARY. there never has been any
1E1 one but you. Oh, you must
think me crazy--l suppose ain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14
Adventures With a Purse

A PRETTY conceit for the toilet
"A table is the quaint doll that con
ceals within the folds Of her ample old
rose silk skirt n quantity Of little cotton
powder puffs for the guest. This doll
will remind you of the boudoir lamps,
only she stands not more than SIX or
eight inches. Her price is 81. When
the powder puffs are all used It is n
very simple matter to perch little rib
bon bow on pieces Of absorbent cotton
and thus make new supply.
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Wants His Love

Dear Cynthia--I am a. young girl of
nineteen. considered good looking by
both sexes, 1 am In love with q young
boy eighteen who I thought at one
time cared for me- but he doesn't seem
to care for me any more. Kindly tell
me how could win his love back, as
love him dearly, and / would be the
happlest girl In the world Just TO have
him for pal. IL nothing more.
FROM HEARTBROKEN.
Love is a thing which may not be
forced. Always be nice to the young
man when yod meet him, but do not
show too clearly that you care for him.
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all right; but it doesn't even 20 out N,
other, 1t just jingles around airnlessis
without touching anything or being ahy
sorbed by anything, and after wbi,a I,
harmlessly dissolves.
Perhaps there isn't anything thar ..
touch or absorb it; sometimes it sse,s.
as If there couldn't be.
"CTART with the right foot!, com.
~ mands the dancing teacher In "A.
gymnasium class for the Fourteenth
time.
And this little group, one here, Fun
there, another over yonder, poiss ursce.
fully on the right foot, walt for ,b0
wrong count Of the music ana start a,
the left foot.
AlwaysI
And nine times out of ten. bav,r.
got into difficulties over the fpistata
one of them will stop all proceedings
and inquire confidently. "Shouldn't ys
be on the right foot, now, Mics Amesss
Injured innocence, righteous ipd;o.
nation, an air of "you can say what va,
like. but know I'm right" follow Mis-
Ames' crisp, contemptuous reply. ~
said start with your right foot. if vou
did you couldn't be on your right foot
now. Go right on, please" wv
1t must be because there's nothib,
there to absorb, or the something thai
Is there Is either nonabsorbent or too
busy gathering up the whispered aoss;n
of the rest Of the class.
WHISPERED gossip what harm u
w can do .....
When IL isn't spreading scandal
breathing libel, or starting trouble, Il /,
distracting the little attention that In.
members Of this always wrong eroun
nre capable Of and making them worss
than ever.
And yet, after all, why make fancy
excuses for theinf
When you come right down to il th,
only thing to do In to 70 back 10 ths
language Of your school days and admit
that they are Just plain, ordinary
every day dumb
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scoIds mWeMannaknoWn

Dear Cynthia--of all insulting beings,
Wewannaknow' is the worst ] guess
they are too narrow-minded and jealous
TO realize the Importance and highest
form OF literature which our dear friend
McWikzburgh affords us. He must be
well acquainted with the forms Of writ
Ing or ne would not write 30 often. As
far as know, "Wewannaknow" ought
not to show their ignorance by trying
first to degrade Cynthia's column, which
Is by far the best and, secondly, by
oriticizing one of the best contributors.
Cynthia, / picture you as a young
lady, perhaps just bound for the matri-
monial journey. From what ! know,
another kind OF person could never give
such broad and sound advice. IL J am
correct dear Cynthia, here is luck
health md best of wishes. Won't you
please tell me whether / am correctH
GURGLER.
Cynthia does not answer personal
questions. She thanks you for your good
wishes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14

Another interesting sale IS the pillow
bargain. These pillows are those
round fat, jolly kinds, with big but
ton right in tho center. They are COW
cred in good quality silk finished ma
terial and are marked at 81 .95. They
rcome in plain colors-old rosc, blue and
the like, and would do their full share
There are not many of them.
For names Of shops address Woman's Page
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14

For names Of shops address Woman's Page
Editor or phone Walnut or Main 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-14

Tomorrow-Tbe Reason Why
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-08-28
BIG Balance of Power
With US. Congressman
Lies With the LAWYERS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.--"study
law ,oung man, study law"
n Horace Greeley were alive today
aud could cast his critical ana far
ss...r eye over Washington. allow
rr 10 I'D Hngcr a moment ON tho
er.4t white dome Of the capitol, he
s-.... would revise his famous ad-
mon. Ion 20 youth. Instud of advis-
,rr ,.uug men % "Gu West. GO
We. ne would undoubtedly sug-
r,.. chat they dig into law.
vocational analysis Of congress.
,t1 its gG senators and It's ass rep
r,s.ntttvos, reveals many interest
,re things. And not the Least NJ
.r.7, revelations Is the fact that
,..r.r $50 per cent of the member
st.1 OF both houses Of congress
f..i success by pursuing 90" dry
o0H 4pueWhat arduOus pathway that
s,,4- through law and the courts.
I az the 53l members uf the house
Irl senate 333 are lawyers, ana
many more OF them have studied the
ro, .ntricaoios Most Of this 1888
.,,t. themselves as 'praCucirg 1ttor-
r.y.t Others through wealth and
s......s. have escaped the drudrory
.t ..'lvo practice aud are "hig
enough to gain fat fees In cousulta-
,,. and advisory capacities. but they
.',.m the law as their principal avo-
cation.