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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

Dick Calardin had MA EliiiIsIlo
follcd him to the ground he had leaped
up like an acrobat, sprung through the
hedge and flown like n hare across the
fields. Such agility wnS not usually
displayed by drunken men.
"a dangerous fellow Dick had
called him.
Isis be your servant?' Mary fall
tered, turning to Nandaveer.
At her question curiously perturbed
light cleaned in the eyes of her COM
panion. Mary was n friend Of Dick
Calardin the part that Kismet had
played in Dicks young life was not a
thing to be mnde known, for Kismet
had half. .stranglcd Dick in Kimberley
then run away Just as success--and
Dicks priceless diamond .--wcrc with :
in his grasp.
Of course. Kismet had at that time
heen known under another name. The
fight had occurred in the darkness ot
Dicks bedroom in the Kimberley Hotel
Dick couldn't prove his assailant to be
Vandaveer's servant, although the young
mans suspicious had been reused.
And Kismct had cleared off com
plctcly. Even Vandaveer had not hearC
from him for week. Meantime the
Kimberley police had done their best tc
truck the Cingalec.
He (Vandaveer) had been fool u
bring his Oriental servant once agar
into the ncighborhood Of Dick Calardin
Kismct was willy fellow--apd, OF
course. there was no actual proc
against him but young Calardin nigh
easily circulate damaging story
which would queer both Kismet snC
his master In the eyes of the rich Car
rington Dcllairs and Miss Eve Roches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

rather commit murder than seem to be
n ughtwad or piker. Often he tries
to BE- good sport and scarcely real
izcs that he has been stung.
1t would br quite along the accepted
customs of entertainment il tho dinner
had been voluntary and on his own
initiative. But the point is, that he
was literally roped into the affair. lie
may not be able to afford such eX q,
pcnditurcs, and he had no choice OF
his guests. Usually. he wakes up TO
the fact that il was n deliberate
scheme. and he avoids that woman.
Another. Mrs. j.. in equally COM
Portable circumstances, invited group
of nine men and women to studio
party. n Bohemian cham and. eggs af-
fair They we're TO meet at con-
veiirntly located hotel in the later art
crnoon.
The hostess (Y suggested tea. ana
the nine partook. Every city person
knows bow expensive afternoon tea IL
at the fashionable hotels. \ man guest
was left to pay that bill. Coming out.
the woman hailed taxicabs and another
man paid for them. 49,,
Near her home she suddenly discoy
cred she was without butter. IL
would be a lark for the whole crowd
10 stop at the neighborhood dencates
sen store for the article. inside she
roamed about. selecting a dozen tooa
deliCacics. and. Of course, had torsot-
ten her purse. The man near h'r u.
tho counter. realizing that he must pay
the bill. barely prevented her from ouH =
ing roast turkey.
When the hungry crowd reacncd hcr
studio, she mlymur&d that her eleCtriC
llna IlnllGl0OSlN
insisted that he was an expert Ut TIN :
kcring with such things, which made
her quite cross. He said playfullY, put
with meaning. that he was famishr
for ham and eggs. She was ,PeeVed,
and made many excuses. flnaliy' inc
guests went home hungry, and she was
the richer BY some nine dollars worm o'
provisions. She had perfectly good nus
bnpd. and we wonder what he would
have felt had he known that she thus
supplemented her income.
These spectacular cases seem TOO ex-
treme 70 be true, but they actually
happened. We feel sure that such fcmi-
ninc grafters are not found i'll large
numbers. but they do exist. "oricn
who do cconomize. and are very con :
scientious regarding permitting escorts
10 spend money. sometimes feel oil
hurt that men do not seem to appre'
ciatc their considerateness. The city
male often seems to think as highly
OF the girl who works him pro.
vided she is attractive. and does il
clevcrly--as he does of the modcst, un
selfish one who saves his pocketbook.
All Of the extreme breaches Of TASTE
and kindness Of the women grafter'
probably spring from the century ole
standards Of male domination and wag'
, earning. 60 long has the idea pre-
vailed that men had all the money
and all the earning capacity. and wer
the natural providers. that women &C
cept the fact MS heaven sent.
! AS civilized customs have changed
and avenues Of money making opene'
up TO women. it is not always realized
! that they should not accept tho pay
ment Of bills by all men just becaus
they are men. This subject Is wortl
! considering.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
Very Anxious to Meet Girl

Dear Cynthia-Being n commutcr for
about one year, ] OF course have been
doing a good deal OF trainriding therein.
About two months ago ] saw a very
charming young miss who Immediately
caught my eye, fancy and heart ut one
shot I've ridden on the train In the
same coach ana as close TO her as pos
siblc at all times, hopeful Of being able
at some fortunate time to bo o! some
service and, IL possible. become ac-
quanted. I'm most positive she has no
near or dear gentlemen friends and no
one at all who knows hcr quite In
timately who also knows me, so m
"out Of luck" Az far as an Introduction
Is concerned. Id Ike tremendously to
become acquainted with her. but would
not like to try the "nlasher" act, as |
think too much Of her to los" her at all
unless she Wills it that way.
Could you tell mo somC very proper
way in which might make her ac-
uuantance. so that she will not think
me fresh or offensive" I hope you Will
at your earliest convenience and hope TO
Sibly moro some time
An ardent but 80 far unsuccessful
SCITOR.
get an introduction does there? Have
you any idea OF whcrc she lives? Per-
haps you might find mutual friends by
finding out where she lives and what her
occupation is. II all else falls and you
continue 10 see her often in the tra'r
you might write her a little note telling
her that you are very anxious to make
Eer acquaintance but have not been able
to find a mutual friend who can intro:
duce you. You might add where yot
live and your place Of business, asking
| her II she knows OF any one who coult
| Introduce you. You might hand her thi!
| letter and ask her indulgence in readins
| II and she will probably, when she sees
| that your intentions are honorable am
| polite, speak to you and even II p nlutua
| friend cannot be foNnd, your friendship
| Will he started In this way
| DO not attempt this under six month:
| at least. as the girl might think you 5
| "mashcr" and justly rebuke you, 'anC
be very careful to be respectful anc
| polite when you do finally get your nerve
and ask her 10 read tho little note yol
| will write.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
Making More Money
4 Dash Of olOr


Yes. they're quite imposing and
they'rc magnificent enough But there $
something lacking - something which
would tend to counteract that air OF
monoton% which you can't get away
from N any solid block Of houses. Color
-thats what tneV need, Just Il dash OF
of II here and there would help wonder
fully"
Jennie Austin, fresh from Jacksonville,
Fla, had not found New York all that
her fancy had painted It.
~ first she would voice her opinion
ana let Il go at that, Then. as the weeks
passed and her sketches remained unsoId
ana her slender capital dwindled away to
with the problem of doing something to
support herself during the period which
must clapse before she arrived" Art
was most fascinating pursuit. but II
did not seem TO bring In immediate re-
turns sufficient TO pay the landlady and
the food bills and the laundry and tho
countless little items that cropped up
every day.
Suddenly tho idea came TO her-why
not put her theory into practice why
not attempt to add that dash OF color
which was lacking in the solid rows of
hrownstone fronts by means Of window
boxes? \ visit to number OF the
smaller Aorsts, a little figuring on
the cost of the boxes and some simple
flowers convinced, her that tho plan was
feasible. Then Followed house-to-
house canvass, with about one order out
Of every four calls and. before the end
OF the month Miss Austin had laid tho
foundation for fourishing lin more
senses than one) business which she
later developed into a permanent sourc.
OF livelihood by supplying window boxes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

silk. You will see by the diagram just
what is meant.
This makes the neck opening. and
VIII allow it TO be slipped on over the
head. Measure down from the fold at
each end fifteen inches and seam the
silk together from that point on each
side, down TO the raw edge. The fif-
teen inch space left open on each side
makes the armholes. These places and
the neck opening back and front are
faced with the contrasting silk, and the
opening at the neck has the points
turned back like the picture.
There Is a slit about two inches long
cut on each side OF the back and front.
These Sits are about seven inches in
from the seams. BY trying the kimono
on you can tell the distance down from
the top YOU wish them to be. They are
to slip the sash through. and will allow
the sash to hold the fullness prettily
These Sits should be bound with the
silk used for the facings. Nothing else
is left to do now except to hem the
bottom and make the sash. Finish the
sash at the hens with tassels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

tcr-a lady whom Julian Yandavcer
wished to fascinate, for reasons best
known to himself--material reasons.
Eve was clever girl. She would
help him on tremendously in his Ca
rccr" of blackguard. Into her spiders
net male flies would certainly fall.
Cards, gambling-in every shady way
OF earning q dishonest penny. Eve
would be sufficient lure
She would possibly be rich one day.
too. when her guardian died--or even
sooner. For if hc---Juian Vandaveer---
should bring himself to marry Eve.
then possibly there would be settle
ments' Of unprecedented generosity.
At Mary's question Nnndaveer mar
rowed his eyes. and then smiled.
Yes. Kismet is my servant. He
hasn't been very long in my employ. of
course. This was diplomatic stroke.
I've had heap of other servants Of
his typc--two other Cingalecs and
once Pathan--but they couldn't touch
this man for faithfulness and general
excellence of character.
II Dick Caradin had recountcd the
midnight fight Mt Kimberley to this
girl. the above remarks would certainly
| put her suspicious off the right track.
| The fight had taken place five years
ago. and he had been telling hcr that
! EiSmet had not been very long in his
employs clever fib,
"Comc on--lct's have game of
bridge" Eve yawned. She did not like
another girl TO absorb the conversation.
| She was not going 10 let little chit
, like Mary Drew attract her friend.
Mary had received sufficient attention
this evening already.
Mary guessed her thoughts. She
moved over 70 a distant corner Of the
hall. and began 70 examine some old
| fashioned armor there.
The aunt of Darlington Bellairs fol-
lowed Mary. She wished to have n
chat with tho young girl.
"Wcn leave the othcrs TO their
bridge. She was unexpectedly conde-
sccnding. Dear Eve is so ridiculously
fond Of cards.
From the dining room emerged Car.
rington Bollairs, and n good nnturcd
neighbor from neighboring estate
They joined Eve Rochester and Wanda :
veer, and the other woman guest.
"Carrington won't play cards. his
aunt remarked to Mary. ''He thinks II
waste Of time-and I'm half inclined tC
agree with him. Also--hc hates poor
Eve TO play for money! I'm sure
don't know why--she plays for very
triling sums. Besides, isn't Caring
ton own business a perpetual gambler
Mary smiled She did not wish tc
make any comment on her employer
business methods. She was too discree
to permit herself to be drawn"
Her lnQuisitivc hostess led the way
to secluded sofa, produced her knit.
ting and began II one sided converse
ton with the girl.
TOmOrrow-The Summing Up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
Impossible at Present

To the Editor Of Wondn's Page
Dear Madam-WiN you please notify
me through your column as TO how I can
get a Job in the merchant marine as AN
inexperienced seaman or mess attend
ant?
Does the Shipping Board still rIn It's
training station in Virginia? O. +,
The United States Shipping Board is
not doing any recruiting just now for
all the men they need so you could not
obtain the position you are looking for,
II you want to try for this later on,
apply at the recruiting office, at p
South Fourth street.
Tho training station you asked about
has been discontinued.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

A BOUT three and one half or four
yards Of silk thirty-six inches wide
will be needed. Then you will need silk
matching one Of the colors in the fg-
ures to face the armholes and neck
opening. The long string sash can be
made Of the kimono silk or Of that
used for the facing.
To cut the kimono open your silk
and fold together 80 that the two raw
ends meet, and the fold in the silk at
the other end makes the shoulders and
tops Of the sleeves like q kimono, waist.
Through the middle ut the top cut
straight down seven or eight inches.
cutting through both thicknesscs Of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
WHAT'S WHAT
Nv HELEN DECIE

At the closing exercises of a famous
medical college the dean was pleased 70
be facetious with the newly -fedged
young Observation-Disclosures all Don't"
he pleaded soiemnly, "dont ever tell
your wife's secrets to your patients 80
Then. pausins impressively, he added the
real message, and don't-dOn't tell your
patients secrets to your wife -
Usually, professional man, especially
a physician, makes wise choice Of 4
life pa rtner But he may be fascinated
BY a pretty ChatterboX, who, alas re-.
mains a chattertoX long after her GIrlish
prottiness has departed Her husband
may do his best 10 keep professional
secrets out Of her reach. but since cur
Ioslty usually accompanies garrullty, she
finds out quite enough TO create trouble
through her talkat!Vcness Since gossip
II harmless without willing hearers, the
s6rrulous woman should be rebulted as
courteously AS possible by reminding her
that the personalities of her husbands
Office belong there, and should not be
promulgated ab. oad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
4 Flo,Uer-Like Skin

Six lemons. cut IN slices and left 10
soak in 4 basin OF water for half All
hour, are a delightful addition 10 the
bath, and bath bags, If YOU really value
milk white, satiny skin. are almost
imperative \ good Combination for
these is one round Of CASTLE soap, dried
and powdered, four pounds OF oatmeal
rounds Of almond meal and three ounces
Of violet sachet Keep this mixture IN
glass Jars. and for your bath fill small
cheege- cloth bags, about four inches
square, as needed, to use as sponses.-
McCall'S
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

/. What kind of shield for the tele.
phone can be made by the girl
who draws cleverly?
.. Describe an interesting new scarf
10 be- used as a gtrdlc for q dark
drcss.
3. When it is desired To make
Batik design without the trouble
of several different clippings and
dryingS, what other method OF
coloring may be used?
4. Who wrote "Earths nobcst
thing, a woman perfected
3. In what unusual way is knitted
wool combined with satin to make
striking street dress?
6. What method of arranging fruit
on turned back hats is generally
popular?
Saturdays Answers
!. Peggy Hylaud's first stunt" for
the movies was the dangerous
fcnt Of dive into the Thames
River on February day.
>. To acquire the canopy effect over
a mahogany bed without building
a framework nail barrel hoop
firmly on the wall high over the
head Of the bed and drape cur
tains from 1t, back from the head
board.
3. Use the vacuum cleaner to dry
the kitchen floor quickly after it
has been scrubbed.
4. A charming pillow for the sum.
mer porch has n soft, green cover
with single flowers in French
knots embroidered all across the
lower edge.
.. For an intimate personal friend
of the bride, a nice wedding gift
would he a set of little enameled
ribbon runners to be kept in the
boudoir.
6. A convenient now reading glass II
made on stand like an easel
which can easily be adjusted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
Walt a Little Longer

TO the Editor Of WomdHS Page
Dear Madam--Not rong ago ! wrote
you asking for a list OF syndicates, as
I wanted to send them n story, Now
! mailed this TO one Of the syndcates
Saturday night, and as yet ! have heard
nothing Of II. II was typewTtteu, so !
know Il must have been understood. DO
YOU think II should take so long or
longer vet for them 10 decide Whether
10 accent II or not" Nou see | am very
Impatient, rs / don't know what the
outcome viii be, If they do not accept
Il / want TO send IL 10 another syndl-
care. o. :,
The syndlcates receive large amount
q. material. RHd naturally this has TO be
looked over In turn. so thai II SOMETIMES
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

/ was horriiicd
when various un
attached males of
Manhattan oil .
the Subway be
gan to tell of
their narrowing
experiences. | I
. seemed, to hear
them talk, that
q he dcfenseless
male dared not
attend a social
function. lest he
be fleeced OF his
b q n kroll ]. and
have to " a X
home for lack Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
oettIna Bid OF tho Anita

z . 'hs Editor Ot Woman Page
Dear Madam have often read your
column, which gives advice 10 many
people. I am now coming 10 you for
help.
am troubled wtth ants in my kitchen
around the base OF the sink. MRS. S
Put kerosene on the part Of the Nopr
where the ants are. Ecrax sprNklsd
around is also very effective.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
A ONE-MAN
WOMAN
by HAZEL DEyO BATCHEIOR
copvri0ht. iosI. bv Pubic Ledger Co.

Barry Neil is arrested for cm-
1c$-iing funds, and Harriet, his witc.
because she believes in his innocence
is determined 10 prorc Il TO the
rorid. She obtains q position IN
Barrp's office nrdcr an assumed
name, and there attracts the ditcu.
ton Of Charioy HdrmOn, the son Of
tie head Of The firm. Thinking thar
she. may learn something from him.
she accepts an irritation TO dinner.
and Charley makes surrcptitiouS love
TO her. A girl at the merit table
lodtches them closely, aud the neat
day Charley meets her aud threatens
10 force her out Of her position II she
makes any trouble for him. She is
compelled 10 promise him not 10 say
anything.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
DON'T HLZNOR THE GIRL
WHO MUST BE MYSTERIOUS
She LoUes Keep You Guessing and Make You Beg for the
Secret-Bm She Soon Recouers il You Refusc to Bite"
"MHAT can you do?'' asks reader,

"MT11AT can you do?' asks a reader
w with a girl who is always mys.
tcriousH Like this, for example:
''She comes into the club meeting
we have girls club--and somebody
asks her where she's been for the last
two meetings.
ut doesn't make any great difference
where she's been. half the time were
Just saying 1t to make conversation and
let her know that we've missed her.
but she thinks we're all excited
about 1t. and right away she gets al
mysterious and secret, and won't tell.'
cts awfully tiresome. because II sh,
just said something or other the sub.
ject would be dropped.
But she has to go and get all mys
terious about 1t. and then. of course
you have to, ask her and make big
fuss over it.
WHAT an irritating kind of person
w this is.
She loves suspense--that is. whcr
she wants to know everything herself
just as promptly as possible.
But her favorite stunt Is to say, will
the air of having great news: "Well
what do you think Of this2'
And then. as you and your friend ant
your friends friend gather round ant
lean out to reply excitcdly. what
What do we think about WHAT sh,
bends over and flicks an interesting white
thread off the bottom of her skirt.
isn't it awful?" she wants to know
nonchalantly. ''thc way these tweed
skirts catch every thread and splinter
that comes along?'
"Well, what is all this excitcmen
that you were going to tell us? What
It all about? Hurry up and tell us !!
you all exclaim, impatiently.
That delights her.
"Oh. yes," she answers languidly
"I did have something to tell you
didn't I?'
Aud she picks up the book you hav,
been reading and gazes Ht the title. a
If she hadn't thought in her hcat
beyond that.
y haven't read this yet" she OBJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

wondered il the
Oriental had seen
h cr. recognized
her?
His mad rur-
suit Of her today
it wasn't pos
sible that he had
been drunk at
all. He could not
then have sober
I'd up 50 quickly.
BeSides. # r
n;ol. Tolord;p had
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

Fashion dccrces that we wear open
work, gauzc- like stockings, and We all
like to follow that capriciouS dame
whenever it is cxpedient. But dear inc.
they drop stitch so easily and run
means tho discarding of pair Of cS.
pcnsivc stockings. There can be bought
safe stocking supporter to prevent
runs. \ piece Of elastic fits snugIy
around the leg just below the kucc. and
on either side is another piece of elias.
tic that has n small clasp on the end
that hooks onto the garter of the corset.
This keeps the corset in place. prevents
runs, as no garter touches the top Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
THE WOMANS EXCHANGE

takes a good while before an answer car.
he given 70 the author Did you in
close stamped envelope. II is always
customary to do this. l know you are
very eager 20 hear about your story,
possible
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
Two Minutes of Optimism
BY HERMAN J. STITCH
4 Safe "Fler''

Switzerland how
hc Uncle
sam'sw asked: need!
The speculation recalls Lincoln
money then bills worth after Lees
for 50;
Incons going down the Mississippi Fuel
directed tn" pilot steer into the first woodpe
while reached the
following
''Isth s your
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
UOn,en 1broad/

nc nE"t "onian 70 pe prTSented With
the Baroness Burdett-Coutts in 1872,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

| qorycs. 'WiIl Won lpn1 n 10 ,x.x -,
YOU finish? How il il. goods ' "nen men
| his writing very much ~ hra
- ,...
DY THAT time, II Won ho,o 49,,
| Doood .onso ,o,, hou. II, ~, really
away in disgust and % nj ps Icas, s'rec tur9el
ind;ffera,cc ~ ''''' pretended
if Che basn,+ ,pvth;rr ., u
she isn't going to to,, Sb.+ i" '',l, or II
yop annarentlv aro tb;nL;aa Sne mas.
nnrn.ouuy. "t her go anead and be die.
sThop yoy, have bor o"IJ,nou. sh
have ,o,, ,o,o ;ntoros, cue wouldn't
tbo ,C w,r,d 2rh '''' '.''' 'o' an''h'hs IN
nIrcli y sbo beo;,s With A..
,;r,s nf ,b;o on"tb~ ..yh .Wu inc frs
,htinI ~ ,h;s9 w. l. t :" rut 90 you
n;nin H,in ha. M S honn ,an,;ra % NV" nouSln VIZ
,n" snn no ""n oys os' irce s nso ~ 40 something
~, ,hI,r L a., novt r.o0i, ""ua'cu ana my
LAM! "Nmd " she So"s " on "sho osros
,,,,t ~, o1 oud 7 i;a,,a o'' nsked me
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
AT CUPD,S CALL
By MAY CHRISTIE

l,urg Drep IS Darlington Bclldirs'
pirate secretary. aud is in lore ,cith
ono Of his clients, Uick Cd'driin. Bel
iairs rea,d. Ere Rochester, has OBJ
tanned position through Julian Wanda
rcer. az Vnscrupulous ddrcnturer, tcho
has knorn Dick in Alaska and is dnri-
Gus 10 get diamond 'chich DICK o,cns
and dlrr0ps carries. Dick is in love
,rith Mary. bit Frc has her eye on
him as iceH as on Julinn. Bclldirs
rdnfs 10 marry Mory. pho is staying
az his country estate to do some ,rork
fo, him there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16
WOmQn'S Life and LOUe
Feminine GrdfterS
BY wINIFRED HARPER COOLEY

lUyAKE it from the city men. many
j modern metropolitan women are
regular highway robbers.