Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-24
THURSDAY.

Mrs. Hooper's mother came over right
after breakfast to stay with Betty while
the family went to church and Mrs.
Hooper had to bear the usual scrutiny
of her dressy sister law when she
came down stairs ready to start.
"still wearing that same old tailored
suit Mary" she exclaimed looking her
over critically. II declare L don't see
how you make it hold together much
less keep 1t looking so we'll. This is the
third winter you've had it isn't it,"
yes" replied Mrs. Hooper, land
think 1t looks rather VII yet, don't you !
I've just added these new collar and
cuffs which freshens it up wonderfully.
well they don't in the least disguise
the fact that you are still wearing the
same dress" commented Belle frankly.
"Well I'm going to get new dress
at sale in the city on Monday. Mrs.
Chapin has asked me to go up with her
and / hope TO find as great a bargain
as this one was and one that will give
as much satisfaction for wear replied
Mrs Hooper.
We'll, don't think it is any virtue in
dress to last so long" laughed Belle.
"If it wears out you just have to get
n new one in spite Of any ideas you may
have of economy"
How long have you been wearing
that dress you have on, Belle asked
Henry abruptly.
"Only half a dozen times his sister
replied. II bought it the first of Octo-
Der and I haven't worn it much since.
Whyf"
"WeI I don't think it looks that much
better than Mary's," added Henry, for
"Oh. 1t isn't question Of Mary's dress
not looking well. Her clothes always do
that" Belle came back with her defense,
but it's the idea of wearing one thing
for so long and in a little place like May
field don't see how she has the cour-
age to do it."
1T does take some strength of mind,
l suppose" agreed Henry, hut Mary
has begun to point out the advantage Of
economical dressing TO the members of
the Woman's Club and ! suppose in an
other year they will all be wearing their
clothes for three seasons and she won't
be so conspicuous as she is now
Further conversation about clothes was
cut short when the Bride and her hus-
band met them outside the front gate
and they all proceeded to church to-
gether.
Dinner was served about o'clock and
their special thought Of Thanksgiving
conferred about the fact that Betty was
with them. and beginning to look and
act like her old self again. There was
much talk Of Helen's party, which was
still more than two weeks away rs her
birthday did not come until Dec. TO- but
Auntie Belle was being told about it
for the first time and as was usual with
her she had all sorts Of suggestions TO
offer that delighted Helen, but were not
SO enthusiastically received by her
mother
How about your sewing class, Helen?"
asked Auntie Belle Have you begun to
meet on Friday afternoons again, be
cause 1 have some material I want to
send for you girls to work on for your
Christmas box for the crippled children
at the home"
mo, they didn't start in October, as
they usually do, because Of Betty's III
ness" said Mrs. Hooper. but they are
to have their first meeting here tomor-
row. l wish you'd take care Of them
while I go 10 the club"
I'D like to ever so much" said Belle
because I have some new ideas for
things for the Christmas box. now that
it is so late to do as much as you have
done other years"
"This turkey is certainly good" said
Mr. Hooper, cutting in to comment on
the meal which they had been thoroughly
enjoying even if they had not been dis
GUESSING it.
Have you made any mince meat YETI"
asked Belle as Mrs. Hooper passed her a
generous slice Of pumpkin pie.
'No everything in our household is be-
hind this year" said Mrs. Hooper, "but
shall make some next week so you will
all have your Christmas mince pies as
usual"
The menus for the three meals on
Friday are:
BREAKFAST
Grape Juice Cereal
Flaked Goldfish Cakes Toast