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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14

How dare you say such things about
me - she painted. How dare you!''
"Oh, ! dare oil right. and there are
plenty OF people who will believe them,
don't you forget that"
But you couldn't say ANYTHING
about me, it wouldn't be true"
Larry walked up to Charlie quickly.
his blue eyes threatening.
That'll be about enough. or we'll
settle this matter here and now be
tween us. You're not dealing with n
woman this time, Mr.. Charlie Harmon.
and L think good thrashing would
do you lot Of good. You know II
wouldn't look very we'll IL / happened
TO mention that you tried TO bribe me
few minutes ago. Now, Miss Pratt" :"
and he turned to Lucy, did you see
Mr. Harmon take those bonds?"
OF course she didn't" Charlie burst
out; She hasn't any proof and no one
will believe her." ''e
Lucy's dark eyes blazed, but she
ignored Charlie entirely. ''' ''e
les, l did see him take the bonds
out OF the safe she said calmly. "aI-
though he didn't know that. He
thought l found out in another wov,
we had quarreled and I waited after
hours to speak to him. saw Mr.. Neil
go out, but ! knew that Charlie hadn't
ieft because his coat and hat were still
here; A moment later he came in from
inc hall, and I heard him 20 into his
iatner's office. crept over to the door
which was ajar and saw him open the the
safe and unlock the deposit box. but n
WASH until afterward that I told hin,
knew he had taken them, and he was
SO surprised he told me the truth, He
SAID he had stolen his fathers kew and
ne told me it was for my sake that he
mad done 1t, that he wanted more
money to buy me things and that M
one would know about it and we'd he
married as soon as it had blown over =
For the first time Lucy's voice
tremb!ed. 1--WE nearly gone mad tbes.
last few weeks thinking about II !
always liked Mr.. Neil and I couldn't
bear to think of him In prison, but
loved Charlie so much that | couldn' =
tell the truth"
Her voice broke suddenly and she nut
both hands up over her face to hide The
hot tears that were trickling down her
checks. Ae'
|, TOmorrow-In the Tombs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
THROUGH A WOMANS EYES
Is 1t a Home?
BY JEAN NEWTON

A man who was sent to Jail because
his wife said he treated her with con-
tempt says he would stay in prison
for life rather than return to her, add
Ing; ~ ,,,. 49,. III. ..o
days here in Jail have been peaceful.
have been happy here. I suppose
they thought / would change my mind
about going back to my wife, but 1t
has only strengthened me. have had
days of heavenly quiet and considerate
treatment from the institution. / pre-
fer the rest of my days in Jail to going
back to her torture.
( .'"My wife" he explains, "has a
passion for cleaning She cleans,
cleans. ever and always. There isn't
a speck of dust hidden away that could
be found with microscope. The pur-
rather than to be lived in"
This reminded me Of woman I
knew years ago. She was so particular
nbout the appearance of her home that
she said If her husband or one of her
sons became III they would have to go
to q hospital, because she would not
have beds open in the daytime. 1t is
needless to say that very soon she did
not have to open them at night, either ::
she was left with the house in perfect
order and no one to upset it.
wonder IL either of these women
can remember back to the days when
she came home from work, or even from
school. tired, aching for complete re-
Taxation of muscles and mind, yearning
for the easy chair and heaving a sigh Of
relief at the thought of home.
Perhaps she can remember. too fit
must have come TO her from some one }.
or 1t will serve il she can just imagine,
as she dropped then into the first in
viting haven, meeting a tired and fraz-
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"Mr. "a" Advises "Pep"

Dear Cynthia-Just an answer 70
Pep" Would you have us believe Una. INA.
you are really in earnest in your scare, search
for real fellow? And you coulan
find him In church? haven't heard Oh
Harvester" but II he Is your ideai ypu
have found him already. In pook; ane
only place where they have ioeais'
Pep" you have much to learn and
speaking OF real men, todays gri nas
no appreciation Of such a type 40, you
have given yourself away; you IKE q
nifty dresser at a dance hall, but OUTSIDE
Of a dance hall he cant interest you.
II It's a real man you like do sometnins
different from the rest OF your sex:
Don't be a prude. the real fellows wam' |,
a pal who makes a date and Keeps ~;
Make him welcome in your nome anu
don't fool him. Personally, have no
luck with the ladies, but It's not sour
grapes with me. I've been fair and
square with all of them, but the Icy mt!
has been my reward. The lad that
shakes a wicked knee gets the .glrls
every time. Just a bit OF ADVICE, you
want to talk seriously. Let the teiioW
start Il. We fellows want companion,
ship as much as you, but 1t Is darn marc
to find among your sex. AND, let me
add, I graduated to long trousers lons
ago and have met few girls. some
mighty fine ones, and some nrs.'S pau
ones, too. MlS EN- 81
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THE RENORSE THAT CONES T.
FROM BUYING AN EXTRA Hat
Is Pretty Deep but Not So Deep the Pleasure Tha, Res,
From Getting What You Want ,..'-

to Save this week'-"I'u take 4. u,.,
me, please. Thank you. Yes, l th,nh S,h
And you go out. bothered oil AZ
rest Of the day with that burden souie .ne
paper bag. '"'uehsome
Bothered with something else, too /,
MO, INDEED, criminals NAV g.,
4 that they know something .ho,,.
remorse, but they don't know The spOHt 10y.
of it" '"e nalf
Unless. Of course. they have sv,,
bought reduced hat at higher prics &
than they expected, when they d;d,e
absolutely. have to have IL. ''un
And when they needed million, :.
other things worse! '''"S OF
But when that feeling wears of n, ,.s
is there anything to be compored a ,s;.s ,sT
the Snug feeling Of complncency "oa wv.
have every time you put on that hat yOa
,;oa After s aa,, all; there's res, nothing quite 20
you want It! ""en
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
WHAT'S WHAT
Nv HELEN DECIE

The farewell dinner In town and the
first dinner party In the summer home
may differ in respect 10 informal sum-
mer clothes. but the table appointments
are the same.
The dinner-cloth should be of plain
linen damask perfectly laupdered. with
napkins to match 1t is usual nowadays
to have a large monogram embroidered
on the cloth between the plate of the hos
tess and the guest of honor on her right
and a smaller monogram in the center OF
each dinner napkin. The napkins should
have been so folded in ironing that the
monogram appears on top. The dinner
roll Is placed inside OF the napkin on
the service plate. The place-cards. each
bearing the name of guest. are ar
ranged to the left-front Of the service
plate At the right are the meat knife,
Ash knife and soup spoon; at the left,
three forks, for fish. entree and roast.
As other silver Is needed. II is served
with later courses. Modern usage has
banned the o!d-time armory of silver at
the service plate.
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A THIEF may feel guilty after the

A THIEF may feel guilty after the
"A first theft.
No doubt child has a pricking con-
science after stealing jam from the
pantry.
Perhaps the frebug experiences few
qualms when his neighbor's nice new
garage goes up In beautiful flames,
kindled by his hands.
And we know how guilt stands out
all over us when we break one en-
gagement and get caught keeping an
other on the same day.
But-with all due regard and SYM
pathy for those who have suffered In
these ways--there is one "guiltest feel
ing which beats all the others to
standstill!
And that is the one which is expert
enced by every one Of us just before AMI
Immediately after we purchase a bar
gain hat that we didn't mean to get!
Oh, that's the deepest guilt that any
criminal ever carried!
You count up your expenses and your
wherewithal that very morning.
"Now, let's see," you mediate, 'T
won't have to buy any big thing this
week, because ! can wait until that
dress is almost finished before get the
girdle.
"Yes, I ought to be able to come out
on top, If / don't more than get just
n sandwich and some iced tea for lunch
today
GO, POCKETING the whcrewithal
- and the decision, with the careful
calculations and the determination, you
start off.
As you gaze absently into a window
on your way to lunch you see a sale Of
hats.
And right in the middle Of the win
dow is brown one with yellow flowers,
it would be perfect with that new
dress.
Heavens. it's only four dollars" ="
you shout 70 yourself with galloping
heart.
"And It couldn't be better! No. I
don't need it; ] can get along with
the ones I have"
You go resolutely past the window,
clutching your pocketbook as II some
body had been trying to get 1t away
from you--as indeed somebody has
Minced chicken is cheaper than
sliccd-I might take ham; no, I must
have some chicken, can you take my
order? l want a minced chicken sand
wich and some iced tea, please; yes,
please, this one is really awfully
shabby and I haven't anything else but
that black one, which isn't just right,
and then that old blue thing!"
Your thoughts are somewhat chaotic
during that inexpensive little lunch.
MIHEN you come out into the street
w again your mind wants you to go
across the street to get those little
things that you need. but your feet
absolutely refuse to obey.
And, with your conscience protest.
ing all the way, you walk firmly down
the street again, try on the brown and
yellow hat, find It becoming and ex-
actly right-and ask the price.
OF course, you have read the tag
wrong, and It is $4.75, instead of just
"a.
"4.75," you repeat. in dull tone
after the saleswoman, handing her a
FIVE dollar bill-the very one you hoped
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zled person with a dust cloth in one
hand and a broom in the other, de
marding to know whether she had
wiped her shoes on the door mat. ex-
rostulating at her fingers on the newly
polished arms of the chair and groan-
ing over the hat and umbrella dropped
on another chair.
A nice. restful place to come home to.
that, after a. days work and stand :
ing jammed in n crowded chr or subway
train! And what a travesty on the pic :
ture Of home. 1t vindicatrs the man
who finds in Jail a peaceful haven, and
1t spells the reason why so many really
poor housekeepers are successful wives
while other women who chain them
selves TO the scrubbing brush and the
dust mop cannot keep their husbands
or children at home.
No doubt these women who are
cleaning fiends mean well. They think
they are doing their duty as home
makers. But if they will just realize
that the idea of home is just comfort
untrammeled, glorious, unrestrained
abandoned comfort-they will be able 70
strike the happy medium of a home
that Is a home. yet is not unfit for re-
fined habitation.
Let them scrub and clean, II Il makes
them happy and does not spoil their
health or good looks. Let them 20
about picking up to their hearts con :.
tent. but let them wait for this unit,
the man who works for it and looks
forward to 1t has had his nightly ra +.
tion Of the pleasure and rest of home
and leaves 1t contentcd in the morn
ing.
Then they will nevcr have to contend
with the lure of Jail and they will
have gone long way toward being
successful and happy wives.
C02yr'Oht, 1891, bp Public Ledoe- ca
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AT CUPlD,S CALL
By MAY CHRISTIE

too. condemnatory. 1t was not like him
to be rough to any woman
TN be your friend" he STAN I.
lnered. 'Maybe--it's possible--that |
have misiudged you, Miss Eve. I'm not
used to the ways of women"
Il know 1t. And like you for it. y
Ewes slim fingers closed for a moment
over Dicks big hand. There That's
bond OF friendship. Sealed! !"
Dick felt uncomfortable. He did not
really fathom Eve. But his heart was
sore over the news of Mary Drew's en-
gagcmcnt. lie wanted sympathy-com.
panionship. And Eve was doing her
best along that line.
"Of course. what I've told you Is
absolutely confidential" quoth Eve.
Dick nodded miserably. lie was not
going to challenge Mary to an explana-
tion. After yesterdays disturbing
Scene-thc scene he had inadvertently
witncsscd--it was Mary's part to come
to him and try to clear the wrctchcd
matter up!
And Mary had not come.
lie could not know that Mary was
suffering just rs acutely as himself,
and that she had walked over to the
Barley Nov for the express purpose Of
setting matters right" this very after
noon, but that the sight of Eve and
himself in intimate conversation over n
friendly cup of tea had reused her pride
and whole pain of longing-and
that miscrably she had gone away.
That evening Dick Calardn dincd at
the White Lodge. Although he had
tried to steel his heart against Miss
Drew. IL mad urge was on him just to
see the girl again-to catch some
glimpse of her.
And so--when Eve pressed the invi-
tation on him--hc accepted eagerly.
The erl was pleased She thought
that Dick and she we're getting on.
Hcr vanity was strong enough to be-
irresistible
Their tea finished Dick walked back
with Eve to the White Lodge. On the
way she could see no signs of Julian
Nandaveer.
She would have been considerably
annoyed had she but known that Julian
had met Mary Drew and was quite
happy and interested in that damsei >
company,
1t was dark along the country roads
now. Eve kept close to Dick. She
placed small. appealing hand upon
his arm and artfully applied a constant
dose of fattery. 1t was well-done fiat
tcry-not too obvious. Eye calculated
that 1t ought to be successful in the
end
"Au revoir. then-till this evening :"
She gave his hand n quick, firm pres
urc. The bond was not yet strong
enough for any sentimental lingerings.
Eve was clever enough to realize that
fact.
She hurried to her room. to rest. For
she must look her best tonight
TomorTOw-Swift Progress
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
THE oblong shapes which look like

THE oblong shapes which look like
l. miniature bolster rolls are often
covered in taffctn. with rows of shirrcd
tucks set in. The tucks are about one
fourth inch wide. and there might be
a cluster of three at each end-scttinG
the tucks maybe two inches apart. Then
the ends. which measure seven or nine
inches, have the tuckS also.
For the porch. sun parlor, or lounge
in a bedroom linen in rose, green, blue
tan or brown will be good looking, with
some design in colorcd floss in cross
stitch pattern. Make the cover an easy
fit. and have the undcrsde plain; then
work one or more designs on the upper
side.
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TOmorrcw-In the Tombs.
adventures With a Purse

THERE are times when 1t would seem
l. that the universe revoyes Around
hoyle-everything appears to be run
according to Hoyle." I have often
wanted to see one of his books and have
wondered If he listed his "don'ts" in n
series Of rules such as:
First. A young man should not smoke
q pipe when with young lady.
Second. When dining, one should re-
mem Der that eating is not to be made n
vocal exercise.
And so on. announcing In a very
trlte ana uninteresting way the ear
marks OF culture. But I have found a
pocket edition OF book in which We
man Of the world writes a series of
letters to his son, telling him how 70
behave himself under any circumsta nee -
II Is not a book such as our friend
lioyle. would write, but most cleyerly
compiled and entertaining little book
1t sells for 81 and is full of interest
from the few lines of the BUSY Pub.
Usher throughout to the very last
page.
I had just had a long. exceedingly
dusty train ride, and was franticaily
preparing for removal Of dust that
was streaked from ear to ear. A
thoughtful hostess had made ready for
me and reached for a iar OF cold
cream that was on the dressing tnblp
! dipped my fingers in the jar and rubbed
into my skin the most refreshing of
cleansing cream. When clean and feel.
Ing human. ! reached for the jar again
to examine 1t more closely. The cream
Is very delicate pink and has n very
iaint perfume of rose---pure oil of rose
is used in the preparation. ] wanted
to eat some of 1t, it looked so tempting
AS cleansing cream it was perfectiy
fine, and it left my skin soft and re-.
freshed. A pound jar can be had for
sixty cents, and It's "A worthwhile in
vestment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
Wants Her Brows Back Again

10 the Editor Of WOmdn'S Page:
Dear Madam-This Is the first time
have come to you for advice, wishing
You can please help me out. l had my
eyebrows arched a long time ago I
still arch them. ] now want them to
grow in again. ] hope you will please
tell me what will make them grow In
fast, because l am going to be brides.
maid soon, and | have never arChed
than right. After they grow In I will
have them arched right. NJ. p.
doubt very much whether you can
make your eyebrows grow in soon
enough to have them arched before this
wedding II 1t " to be soon But II you
rub pure vaseline on them every night
before you go to bed and let 1t stay on
AL night you can encourage the growth
OF the brows and make them come back
more quickly than they naturally would
hope you will be able to do it in time,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14

fastened invisibly at the ends. or fin
ished with couple of silk tassels,
looping the cord once or twice close to
the pillow.
A most attractive porch or bedroom
pillow can be made Of gingham in n
small check. This should have a
rufflc stitched in with the seam all
around. Care has to be taken Mt the
corners to have the fullness we'll ad-
justed. The hem can be simply
stitched. or line of feather stitch =
ing. matching the color in the plaid,
will be good looking.
Heavy cotton crash in art shades is
excellent for cross stitch design, and
the contrasting colors show up well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

/. Describe a clever dish for the
breakfast tray that economies
spsce In an attractive way.
2. What can be done to preserve the
colors of a printed inoleum!
8. When n girl is graduating as a
nurse, what pretty and suitable
gift may be given to her?
4. Tell the meaning Of the French
expression, "Honi soft qui nal
pense."
3. On a new pair Of rompers, what
attractive way of finishing the
boomers takes the place of the
usual elasticI
G. How Is the newest veil for mo-
toring fashioned?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
Yesterdays Answers

1. The little Eskimo girls play with
costly dolls made of ivory and
dressed in ermine or other kinds
of furs.
2. A delightfully."- unusual looking
candle screen is fashioned of
amber. colored silk, shirred into
the center, where it is finished
with a tiny wreath of roses
while the screen itself is COM
pleted by an edging of narrow
plush braid and n long tassel that
droops from the lowest side.
8. When hemming is being done,
small nail file will catch the ma
terial and turn At under easily
and quickly.
4. \ "bOn mot" is the French
phrase for witty snying.
;. On smart dress of rose geor-
gettc, an original trimming for
the skirt consisting of circles of
tiny feathers such az are used in
bands for trimming turbans.
G. Sleeves are such a strong feature
of the new bathing suits that the
sleeveless ones are quite behind
the tunes.
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Lucky Weddines

will bring good luck.
It Is unlucky in France to b,,. =
person older than the bride enter ~
church door first. ue
1t. is lucky for the couple to run ~,
Of the church hand In hand, for raniS
progression In business. "p'
A stick Is held at the church door n.
the bride to jump over. II she ciesrs TW ~
all will 60 smooth with her: but ~ shs ~
falls. woe be unto her. - s"e
The bride and bridegroom must M.
look about or recognize any one on soins
It will go elsewhere for love in a sbor,
time.
The more steps the couple 20 up who,
entering a church to be married III
more happy their lives will be ana The
longer they will live. e'''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14

Vary Dreio b Carrinotcn Belid!rs'
5cate secretary, and is In loce ,oim
90 Of his clients. Dick Cdidrdir. Bel
lo(rs' card, Epe Rochester, has ob-
ooiNed position through Julian Wanda
vser, an unscrupulous adpenturer, ioho
Mas kno,on Dick in Alaska aud q dnr-
jsss to get diamond ohich Dick oions
Nnd al,oops carries. Dick is In fope
With Mary. but Eve has her eve on
A}n as ,oeil as, on Jnlidn. Bendps
counts to marry Mary, 'oho Is sfaylng
et his country estate to DO some 'oo'"
far hiD there
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To Kill Ants

ants Is to moisten small sponges WIFE
sweetened water and place them whers
the ants are most numerous. AttraotsS
by the sugar. they will crawl into tss
sponges and may be Ntilled by dropping
into boiling water. The sponges should
be baited again with the sweetened
water and. II necessary. set In different
places until the colony leaves the house
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
Taking Out a Shiny Place

70 the Editor Of Womdn's PAGE:
Dear Madam-Will you kindly tell me
how can get the shine made by hot
iron out of blue crepe meteor dress?
r. D. L.
Sponge this place with a damp cloth
and then press over II with a dry cloth
between the dress and the iron until II
is dry. This will remove the gloss and
take away the shape Of the iron from
the place. Be sure TO make II wet all
over the edges Of the mark, 50 that
Shere will be no sign OF II left.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
Things You'll Lope to Make

You can make a STUNNING BATH
ING BAG, OF rubberized silk. or II you
cannot get that, make II Of gay Gre
tonne lined with an old Tor new water
proof kitchen apron. You want TO make
this bag quite roomy, as you will use
II 10 carry your bathing suit as we'll as
slippers and other necessities for a days
pleasure at the beach. BY lining your
STUNNING BATHING BAG with wa
tsrproof material you have a bag that
is practical for carrying wet things and
boaufiful at the same time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14

!" Please don't
speak so sharply
to me- Her lips
trenibled for a
n o m e mt in p
Q m a IL, pathetic
smile. "I have
enough to bear
In the present sit
uation - without
that"
The small pa
thetic smile re-
minded Dick a
little bit of Mary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
THE WOlNAN'S EXCHANGE

for being bridesmaid Is a most imnor-
hnt ana exciting thing. 1t wouldn't
90 70 let the bride know this. but the
bridesmaids really are noticed almost
not quite but almost as much as she is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14

Straws show at least how the fash
ions blow this summer. This trimming
In much glorified form is one Of the
novelties introduced by Paris, and
Vionnct in particular makes extrava-
gunt use of 1t. For example, she will
put girdle of red straw abetted by
perhaps cuffs and other trimmings Of
the same composition upon formal
black crepe de- chine frock. Wraps also
are the benefciaries of straw. and In
the above stunning model we find this
trimming in beige tint contrasting with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14
DICKS SYMPATHY

HyHE game was not lost yet, OF course
y thought Eve. She would try another
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-14

For nance OF shops address WOmon,s p...
Editor or Phone Walnut or Main 5000 "A'