Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-23
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
Their Day or
By LYDIA LION ROBERTS

IVY LYDIA BION hObb"ic
"Good-by, dears. be good children for
grandma. Yes, I'll bring some candy
yes baby, you may stay Ut and wa''
for us. Don't forget to practice, BOB
and please return the library books,
Dick. Good.by, everybody and Bar
bara Allen ran down the steps and hur'
ricd for the train.
Now for q real rest and some fun,
she thought in relief as the train neared
the city.
smiled. as tall, gray.eyed man eagerly
met her in the station. To-day can
have you for whole afternoon all TO
myself I don't know how | should
stand life otherwise, for business claims
most of your time usually. and the FUR.
of It."
1T is very hattering to think you
prize my society so highly" replied her
husband, looking with fond pride at the
dainty, fair-haired little woman at MS
side.
Here we are in the palace Of thrills,
and we are lucky today, for these are
good seats" said Barbara as they set
tied themselves in the theatre.
Sweets to the sweetest, murmureo
Harvey. handing her ribboned box
and squeezing her hand in the darkness;
Il told you to buy only half a pound, "
other half would buy pair OF stockings
for baby; but they do look delicious.
Whats a half-pound between hus'
band and wife?" joked Harvey. ENJOY
your blessings and don't scold. | hope
you don't taste the stockings in the last
half"
After the picture the lights went on
and the orchestra began to play.
Pardon me-" said man leaning to-
ward Harvey. "I found this In the aisle
Ln Did , the young lady lose a button from
Barbara turned In surprise, and sure
enough there was a black thread hang
ing from her coat, where the large pearl
button should have been.
THANK you" she smiled, and Harvey
whispered Did you hear that lie
called you the young lady. He thinks
I'm taking my best girl out today. Now
will you believe me when l say you look
as young as ever|
Don't be silly! He couldn't say, Did
the old woman lose it?' could he? Any.
way, | realize Pm no young girl with
my three lively youngsters at home"
IT was n good show" said Barbara
A.! cried. and then I laughed at myself
for laughing"
Yes, I enjoyed it," agreed Harvey.
Now where do we go? VIII you have
n bit OF lobster for refreshment, or do
you prefer roast turkey?'
II think our usual coffee and ginger
bread will do quite nicely" brsitly re-
piled Barbara. Then we'll buy a book
for baby and candy for the boys and get
Erandma's things. Oh, dear, there are
the Grahams."
large perfumed. fur.coated lady
came toward them and stopped to chat.
We are dining in town tonight" said
Mrs Graham. land we take in the opera
afterward. Have you been lately? Aren't
prices dreadful I haven't n thhg to
wear, and ] want new suit but cant
get thing under 500 at least. Are
you spending the evening in town?
Which hotel do you prefer"
"Oh, dear, no" laughed Barbara
We are having our regular day Off.
Every Saturday afternoon we meet in
town and enjoy the movies, the store
windows and the crowds, and end up
with coffee and crackers at n dairy lunch
and go home with a bagful of groceries
and goodies for the children. We have
heaps. of fun and 1t brightens all the
.Oh, you children - said Mrs Graham
indulgently. well. it's all right If YOU
like It. l suppose; We really must be
THAT couple has never grown up"
pityingly said Mrs. Graham to her hus-
band as they walked on.
They seem very happy he replied
quietly
"Oh. yes, but it doesn't take much to
make some people happy. | could never
bt COhNSlt Win SUCH llllIc, SlIlpIe plGdS-
ures"
NO, know IT," said Mr.. Graham
grimly and thought longlngly OF his pipe
and easy-chair at home.
II wish you had a fur coat" sighed
Harvey, as they came out of a store.
You would look mighty pretty In one"
Yes. of course, It would enhance my
beauty" said Barbara demure1S, but
the real question Is. would you 1ove me
more in it?'
"Impossble." said Harvey sincerely.
We'll, then, would II make me any
happier? No. because I'm as happy as
any one can be, right now. Don't mind. !
Harvey. dear. we are young yet and
there are years of furs and operas TO
anticipate, but meanwhile It's very nice |
world today"
You are good sport" said Harvey !
and | believe that half the !
Of marriage is because peo- |
pie let their vacuum cleaner desires /
overwhelm their carpet sweeper in |
comes"
Just think. hubby, we've got four |
pounds of sugar to take home. Listen !
TIL | tell you something:
We hold up our heads
For we're quite at our ease;
In tones loud and fearless
We say. More sugar, please -
who Is this young and frivolous girl !
have with me-" moCked her husband. |