Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-15
TUESDAY,

I've figured out a way that Helen
can have those dancing lessons" said
Henry triumphantly as he put down the
newspaper he had been reading and
greeted Mrs Hooper as she came down
stairs after putting Betty TO bed.
Have you indeed" said Mrs. Hooper
smiling as she took up the little plaid
dress made from Helens last winter s
frock which sac had cut out and put
together for Betty. How do you pro-
pose TO manage it. I'm always anxious
for suggestions that viii help me to i'm
prove that budget"
Even If you seldom take them, -
laughed Henry. Il can't remember q
single one of mine that you've incor-
pOrated in it."
They couldn't have been very good
ones then" said Mrs. Hooper shipping
the basting threads from her work, be
cause I've made a great many changes
in that budget since l first started to
use it and now it really seems to work
perfectly If 1 don't disturb 1T with any
experimenting that isn't constructive.
But what is your plan to give Helen her
dancing lessons"
We'll, you know I have $3.50 a week
for my luncheons, which Is really a
very generous allowance for five days,
as I have my lunch at home on Satur-
days"
Now see here, Henry" began Mrs.
Hooper, stopping short in her measuring
Of Betty's sleeve, you are not thinking
Of cutting down your lunches, I hope?"
well, not exactly cutting down my
lunches" said Henry, but cutting down
the price Of them"
But that is impossible" said Mrs
Hooper firmly. I've often wondered II
you were really able to buy a sufficient
luncheon for 80 cents a day in the city"
"Oh, in the business district, where
we are, it isn't so expensive" replied
Henry. "and after the hearty breakfast
you give us every morning I often get
all want to eat for less than 80 cents"
IF that's the suggestion you have to
offer we won't discuss it," said Mrs.
Hooper firmly. 1.-THE very idea of econo-
mixing on your food for anything like
dancing lessons"
"Now listen, my dear" Henry went on
81 haven't said a word about economizing
on my food, though I'm sure you do it
all the time as part OF your successful
housekeeping system"
MY economizing is a very different
thing from what you propose" said Mrs.
Hooper, looking at him severely. At cut
down here and there in order TO keep
within my $50 limit, but 1 do it sys-
tematically and there is no loss of nour-
ishment in the food I serve you instead
Of the things 1 eliminate"
"Well there will be no loss Of nourish-
ment for me in my lunches according TO
my plan II you'll only let me tell you
what my idea IS" Henry continued al
can save dollar a week very easily on
those lunches"
NO, you can't" said Mrs. Hooper
shaking her head emphaticalIy.
This is the way 1 propose to do it, "
Henry went on ignoring her interruption.
Il usually get sandwiches and fruit and
a cup Of coffee or soup or something like
that for my lunch-and pay so cents for
IL. Now, why can't you make me some
sandwiches and put some coffee or cocoa
or soup in a thermos bottle and pack it
in a box and let me take it with me.
I'm sure the food Will be lots better than
what buy"
But I don't like the idea Of your
carrying your lunch" objected Mrs.
Hooper, 1T doesn't seem quite dignihed."
"Pm not suggesting carrying a tin
pail IL that's what you have In mind, -
laughed Mr.. Hooper, 'and l think It Is
ridiculous Cor you to feel that way
about & man carrying his lunch to the
office"
"But you've never done IT," protested
Mrs. Hooper, land I believe I'd hate It"
'NEe1, 1 never wore a brown suit TIL
this winter and you know l hated that,
retorted Henry. II didn't ignore econ
omy on that score, however, and 1 think
you'd soon get used to my carrying my
lunch. You are the most inconsistent
woman for q sensible one Mary" be con-
cluded laughing at her surprised look.
But none OF the men in Mayfield do
It," she said feebly.
VERY few Of the wives Of the men who
20 up to the city with me do their own
washing either, but you convinced
me that it was all right for you to do 1t,
so you ought to take the right view
about my carrying my lunch to the Of
fee"
But I'm surprised that you want to
do it," Mrs. Hooper went ON helplessly.
"Helen's dancing lessons this winter are
not as important as all that"
Well leaving aside the question Of
using the money I'd save fer Helen's