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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-02
Through a
Wo1nan's S Eyes
Letting of Steam.
by JEAN NEWTON

'Of course" said Helen's mother, as
she looked over the financial page, 'if
I hadn't bought that stock might have
made money on this"
THAT stock" was something that
He!en's husband had advised her mother
to buy and though she had lost moth.
ing on the transaction, it had not
turned out as profitable as something
else in which she might have invested.
So for the last month every time sho
saw the quotations she had not failed
to remark. "If I hadn't bought that
stock"
'Of COURSE" she continued now, II
didn't want to take too seriously what
Jack said. He's my favorite son in.
law, but you know he has no business
ability"
Now Helen knew nothing Of the kind.
But if it were true, what did her mother
gain by talking about it? No wonder
Helen could not help protesting, "Oh,
mother, please say something pleasant
stop rubbing things in"
Rubbing things in !''-n0thins was
further from mothers mind. But II
one couldn't speak ones thoughts aloud
to ones own child without being mis-
understOOd-!
And it is just so that needless hurts
are inflicted every day.
Why should we think aloud, even to
our own children, when what we think
is something that they already know,
10. 90, -,
them, and that is certain to hurt or de-
press them?
Tact wasn't made for strangers only.
nor Is it just Il social veneer. 1t is a
reluctance to hurt peoples feelings that
has its roots in the heart. Yet many
people who are truly tactful with those
they meet will think aloud to those
they love thoughts that are anything but
pleasing or cheering or eXhilarating.
And when this Is resented they are
misunderstood
Everybody knows that being able t.
talk about thing over which we are
dissatisfied. to 'lct off steam,' is fire.
quently n great relief.
But If something went wrong VITA
the radiator and we wanted to open 4
valve and let off that steam, we would
not turn it into the faces Of those VIC
love. On the contrary. we would make
the operation US inoffensive as possible
send them out Of the room, perhaps,
and open window.
Why can't we do the same thing when
1t is necessary to let off steam from
other overheatcd valves? Why can't
we go out and tell the unpleasant things
to 'thG birds of the air" and save
for those we love only what will help
them or make them happy?
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What You ans II Thunderstorm
CHANGES With Your AdOance in Lite
As Little Girl You Want Mother as You Gro'0 oder 10"
Van. Your Bed as a Mother You Want Your Ch"d

AND how you long for that refuge
"A when you are just starting home
from party.
You have on your prettiest best dress
and thin slippers, and a new wave III
your hair. -,
As you get outside the door the light
ming flashes and shows YOU IA dreary
street, shining and sparkling with rain
drops splashing In the puddfcs.
The thunder rolls. and you realize
that this isn't any little shower that
you can wait for.
You'll have to plunge right into the
midst Of 1t IL you want to get home at
all that night. .
You slide along in car or bump
along in n trolley. with the crispness
coming out Of your dress and the wave
coming out Of your hair; with the light
ming getting entirely too close and the
thunder taking ten years off your lito
every now and then. your thoughts go
way down in the depths and send up a
faint little rcmark-''1 wish was at
home in my little bed ~
r ATER still in life your idea changes
Aagain. :.
You still get nervous during q thun-
der storm.
You still dislike being caught away
from home and family when the light.
ming lightens and the thunder thun-
ders.
But the reason Is different.
When, little girls are saying, Il want
my MOTHER
When older girls are saying. II wish
! was in my little bed"
You give sympathetic shiver. and
say worriedly, 81 wish | was at home
! with my little babics."
You've just exchanged places with
that little frightened girl that YOU used
to be.
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or sixty dollars I'd get up the
4test den for you."
Mpeu?"
U4s nodded brightly.
sHouldn't you like a nice den all for
2oufBelf, dear? You know, Il cozy nook
yn1ec you could 60 off by yourself once
se while and read and--and think -
Y IA chuckled.
~ goodness, Virginia. do look
man who would want den !
1eey BDOn you'll be suggesting that
~ nay give me nice smoking jacket
ny btrthday-onc with frogs on it
a aFl-qVilted satin and tassels and
'rythins.
II think smoking jackets lock real
pmfy," she said defensivcly.
"Ncne for me no smoking jacket and
q dens."
The Oriental daggers and swords
nd things-especially the shields that
lou're supposed to hang up in the
erner Of the den. they look awfully---
--artistic, think"
I Paul scrutinizcd her carefully. scent
g. joke, but his Virginia was deadly
tfious.
Are you sure you think 50. MINK"
'.Of course do
II wouldn't know what to do with
eimitars and daggcrs and. such things.
I'm not planning any little private
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such things are scorncd these days.
Paul. I know mother had walnut
what mot In the corner of the parlor
when I was a little girl, and thought
it was simply elegant. with the coral
and the pink sen shells that roared
when you put them to your car, and
oh. lot of queer and curious things
that mother or dad picked up some
whore or other
Paul was in a reminiscent mood. too.
"Yep, ] know. We had n stuffed
magpie under glass dome: l don't
suppose I'll ever forget that
He sighed.
Paul. dear. why do the young folks
of this generation scoff at such things?
Were they really in such horrible taste: !:
l mean MARBLE topped tables in the
parlor and such thipgs?"
Terrible. Atrocigus. tnsDcakable.
He pinched her cheek. Those are the
things that this generation is trying to
live down, honey"
II dare say" she said stiiiy. And
in doing it we have the toddle. and the
slick bob, and Russian boots and juzz--
and--oh. everything that really IS in
awfully bad taste.
Paul's honest eyes twinklcd.
What did you say about Russian
boots o.
And Virginia. suddenly recollecting
hcr own modcrnistic tendencies. had the
grace to blush.
Tomorrow-A Literary Symposium
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CHAPTER III
The Threat
As HE spoke the words Dick sud-
"A denly released Clcos shoulder,

As HE spoke the words Dick sud-
"A denly released Clco's shoulder,
and almost flung her away from him.
"Id better GO. ia better get out Of
here" he mumblcd half dazedly. and
then rs he turned back toward her and
saw her standing motionlcss where she
had left him. his mood changed again.
Instantly he had crossed the room ana
had seized her cold hands in his.
"Cleo. l can't leave you, / can't
live without you. You must marry
me, do you hear me? l shouldn't have
said what did. suppose you can't
help being what you are
You really mean that, Dick. you
really think ! set out to make YOU love
me?" Clco's voice was tremulous.
"I don't know. God help me. I'm
half crazy anyway. Cleo. Cleo. let me
love you, give me some ho'pe!" His
arms were around her and she could
feel the helpless shaking Of his body.
but she stood cold and rigid in his en-
brace. She had even forgotten for the
moment to be sorry for him, for this
man who was saying these things to
her was not the Dick she had known
and liked.
She felt his kisses hard and desperate
on her hair. he was pressing her face
back. his lips We're on her throat.
suddenly she struggled.
''Dick. let me go. let me co. With
an effort she succeeded in pressing him
back and releasing herself. Her breath
came and went and her slim fingers
went up to her face in silent shame that
he had held her so.
".All right. I'll co." he said unstead :
lily. on go, and III never trouble
you again. but you'll be sorry, remcm-
Der that. AS long as you live you'll be
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The Unconscious Sinner :
BY HAZEL DEYO
BACHELOR


ubnc Ledger Company
sorry. You'll never forget tonight,
you'll never have any real happiness
anywhere, because you'll remember me.
and I'll stand between you and the
man you'll love some day. Wait ano
see!'
His words were almost like curse,
and Cleo put out her hands as though
to ward off blow. She tried to speak,
but her mouth felt dry and the words
would not come. She tried to speak
his name. to say something, anything
that would take that awful look from
lis face. but she could not, and her last
memory of him was of Dick she did
not know. a man with blazing eyes and
rumpled hair. 1t was only minute
that she stood there staring Mt him |;
then he was gone. She heard his foot
steps in the hall and they seemed to be
unsteady. he walked like man who
was drunk. Then came the slam of the
hall door. and Cleo felt her knees trem-
bic under her.
1t was over. the horrible ordeal was
over. but she could not forget ii. She
felt unspeakably sordid. as though she
had been through frightful experience
Of some kind. And those things he had
said to her at the last. What had he
meant? There was n sinister meaning
of some kind behind his words. What
did he intend to do?
And then suddenly us horrible sus.
picion occurred to her. Cleo cried out
in terror.
1t couldn't be that Dick had meant
that! o. surely not that. and Cleo
covered away from the very thought.
And yet it was possible, it was even
probable that he had meant that very
thing when he had told her that she
would never forget him. He wasn't
himself. he had left her in a half-crazed
condition.
Had Il" meant that he would kill
himself and that she would have that
horrible memory for the rest of her
life?
TOuOrrOw-CleO Reflects,
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WITH May come summer thunder

WITH May come summer thunder
w storms. =.
You are playing quietly on the porch
on a nice day, and II seems to be an
right in fact, everything Is quieter
than usual.
Then all of sudden the funny
rumbling noise that you have been hehr-
ing from somewhere Mt the back OF the
house turns into loud piece Of thun-
der.
And scares you to death.
You grab up your dolls and a blanket
off the bed so that they won't catch
cold. and rush quickly to mothers side.
There may be lightning and thunder
and terrible rain and wind, but some
how you feel safer when you're there
with her.
She knows about shutting windows
and turning on lights and talking sooth-
ingly about nice things until the storm
gets better and you can get out again
to see how the rain has beaten down
the bushes.
It's terrible to get caught in thun-
der storm when you re away from home
and mother isn't there to comfort you.
DAD thunder storms arc nasty when
- you reach n certain age.
You are still afraid of them and you
still want to get into some nice dark
place or, better than that. right at
mothers side where you used to take
refuge during a storm.
And yet you're too old to give way
to your feelings like that.
It's very trying.
But there is nice kind Of thunder
oAo t1,ok pf night rather
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TOm0rrOw-CleO Reflects.
Read Your Character
Buying From the Open "a"
By Digby Phillips

Assume that you are merchant.
and in your mornings mail you find q
postal card from certain salesman
telling YOU he will be in town on a GER
tain date. and adding. let us say, one Of
those little comments on business con-
ditions or observations of trade methods
which many statesmen find it profitable
to pass on to their customers.
This salesman has been with his
house only short time, and while
YOU met him on his last trip you did not
buy anything from him nor have much
Of chance to size him up. You didn't
care much for his predecessor, who,
you felt. was not quite so honest and
frank in his methods as tc might have
been.
Is this man the same: You have
nothing from which to judge but pos /.
tai card. Can you tell?
You can. Even those few lines OF
writing are bound to contain an "a" or
an ''o.' If the letters are not closed
at the top you won't have much diff +.
iiculty in extracting all the information
you want to from this new salesman.
Just let him start talkingy then lead
him on with question now and then
toward the things you wish him to
speak of.
But be careful II there arc customers
of your own around. for this salesman
Is very prone to be indiscreet and tact .
less at times, and might. for instance
drag the customer into the discussion
under conditions which would be EN-
barrassing to him and hence to you
or make some remark you wouldn't OK
actly care to have the customer over.
hear.
I (TOmOrrOw-SelliDg the CnderscOret
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Can You Tell?
Where the Game of DOninOes Origi-
mated
By Y. j. aud 4. W. BODMER

Like many of our familiar games. the
origin Of dominoes had purpose and
story back of it. The tale connected
with the first game played is full Of
humor.
Back in the sixth century in the
clustered walls Of a monastery Of Rene-
dictine Brothers the game of dominocs
first saw the light of day. Had it not
been for thc wrongdoing Of two Of the
lnonks. Brothers OremO and Giacomo,
we might still be without the game.
brought before the abbot for a wrong
tl.ov had committed, they were con-
dcnncd to a cell TO do pcnance. In
spite Of the fact that they were con-
fined in one cell. they soon woaricd Of
ocnycrsn, ION and time hung heavy on
their Lards. In order to while away
the tedious hours they looked about for
means of amusement. \ game Of some
sort is what they both craycd, and since
game, were forbidden their only re-
course was to invent one. \ search OF
the cell brought to light some small
square stones. Upon these they clcverly
made black marks, presenting various
combinations OF numbers.
Although deeply interested in work
ing out the game before them, Brother
Orcmo and Brother Giacomo did not
lose sight of the fact that they were con
demncd to the cell for a far different
purpose. They knew the abbot would
make his round at stated intervals ana
would appear without warning in the
corridor of the cells. In order to foo
the abbot and make it possible to con.
tinuc the game without fear of discov'
cry. they chanted "Diyit, Dominus
Domino" at short intervals. in order t.
give the abbot the impression they wer'
engaged in prayer. Our game Of toda,
derived it's name from the last word %
! the prayer, Domino after the chant
ing Of which they paused TO play.
ua.,,o..our Sailing lLa InIarScorn,
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To Help You Choose

From periwinklc blue it's very
short distance to lavender, so it's no
wonder that that shade Is having the
tims of its life this season. When
you're choosing an organdir. he sure
and remember how pretty this color
would be. Aud, rs for II sweater. one
of very thin wool in violet hue is going
TO be so softly summery looking, you
will love it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-02
Did You Ever KnO,v

That dandelions make beautiful
centGrpiece for the table IL arranged in
certain way? That certain way is not
difficult, either, ~ you have n low green
bowl. Just cut the stems of the dande.
lions very short and arrange them in
the dish 30 that just their heads show
above the edge and put enough In TO
make n solid golden mass surrounded by
the green Of the bowl. 1t will look like
IL circle of imprisoned sunshine, and
you'll find 1t very helpful as Q day :
starter il you place It on the breakfast
table.
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The Sports Ha.

II you want to be really smart, it's
felt hat you will have. Not to be
tiresome when 1t comes to sports mil
lnery, that influence is certainly felt.
The tlnts most exploited are blue. grey,
brown and camel's hair. Frequently the
authority of the felt is disputed BY
straw, and some of the most fashionable
types of sports hats show brim OF straw
and crown OF felt.
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Things You'll Lore to Make

y CRETONNE SHADE vii. lend
attractivcness to even the plaincst room.
Cut the cretonnc two inchc, wider and
several inches longer than you want the
finished shade, t. be-. Turn back the
(Use a loose stitch.) Turn back the
upper edge about one-hdlf inch. Fas-
ten 1t to the roller with small tacks.
Make n deep hem at the bottom. Run
n row of stitching through the top of the
hem, allowing q space wide enough to
run the shade stick through. ii you
want shade that Is somewhat more
elegant. srallop the bottom of the hem.
hind 1t or face It with silk on cotton
material or buttonhnlc it with wool. 4
stunning II II matches the upholstery
and cushions In the room. EI.OIiA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-02

The bearing months are by no
means over, and some Of the smartest
spring crepes and woods have their con.
tribution Of monkey, squirrel and ag.
nella. Hence we see this charming
little three piece costume OF black crepe
trimmed with flying squirrel. The frock
Is simple as can be, but the guile
less line is atoned for by a brilliant
cape lining of tomato red. This color
Is repeated In the hat and in the touchs S
of trimming on cape and w,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-02

INV w Why bVi VI ~
people have cozy hooks
ana dcns and things
like that around the
house."
"1f you build me a
den I shall insist on
Tides on the living
room chairs and |
swear III get n has
sock and make you
rest your tootsies on
it,
She laughed across
the table at him.
.sT .Inasl ,nn eel, a,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-02
By MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

Strt0hf. 1922, by Mrs. ". 4. wilson. All
~ rights reserved
THE subject Of cake making will be
the lesson today. The -four ques-
ton has been fairly explained in both
Ne bread and pastry making lesson.
Once again the subject of -four comes
Itominently to the front, for upon this
dle product of the baking really depends
tie entire success of cakcmaking.
While winter wheat -four can be used
lbr making cakes. the real fine cake
Ieoduct will require a fine cake -four
at Is especially made for the purpose
Stilled from soft winter wheat and Is
called pastry -four. To prepare for the
lpseon today you will need
One large borl.
OMe medium sised boirl.
One small borl.
One scire spoon.
! One dover style egg bedtcr,
4 One pooden spoon.
\ I PGw either 0biOng or square and about
0ree inches deep,
Pea rith tube in center.
AZ Leaf shape pan,
NI TWo deep layer cake pans,
\ lskortening,
~ f'lowr,
- Ealt,
Making pomder.
'idc0rtng,
4 az, if desired, for moist1re.
# BIZ this lesson we will take the SIM
cakes and finally work to fine and
ate cakes with the proper icings
~ ach variety.
Ginger Cake
\ Place in the medium size bowl
h 0ee cup of molasses,
Y TAkee. quarters cup of sugar
x 3 On4 phole egg,
8 On4 half cup Of shortening.
Il Crehm well together, using wooden
s{NoI sift -four into large bowl and
- spoon to fill the measuring cup.
Measure
Fodr cups of -four.
Osf.hdlf cup of cocoa,
ia Three lerei tablespoons of bukiMg
A1icder,
One teaspoon Of cinnamon.
TSco teaspoons OF ginger.
Ose- half teaspoon of allspicc.
\ n )te.haD teaspoon Of nutmeg.
G13t three times, then add to the pre-.
p0red molasses. adding
Ome and One-haif cups Of cold black
6fee,
y II One cup of seeded rdisins,
y IN 0ne-half cup of coconut.
Beat to mix and then take the OBJ
eng pan and grease we'll with good
hcrtening, then dust with -four. tap
. Ding pan against the table to remove
!, 4cess -four; now turn in the prepared
'Ic4ke, spreading Just II little higher on
re side Of the pan. as the heat during
he baking will cruse the dough- TO
!, ,&avitate toward the center.
Bake in slow oven for forty-fiv min
Mes. Cool. Ice the top of the cake
sth the following icing:
sXolace in small bowl
y &2ne tablespoon Of sirup.
eS&anc Tablespoon Of boiling matcr,
~ hree tablespoons of cocoa.
rSeHNlfficient sugar to make n mixture
49, will spread, beating hard. This
~ .EH should be about onc-half inch
~ on the top of the cake.
! ID Crumb Cake
y tn, ace in the medium sized bowl
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An attractive FrOCk

% II want n dress that's different, but
I don't know just what want" Have
you sighed this to yourself? Because,
if you have. why. read on and learn
about this one: The yoke and sleeves
are made Of gray Canton crepe and the
former Is cut in squares where 1t joins
the rest of the waist. 1t remains for
the dress itself to be Of printed crepe,
and combination Of green and gray or
red and gray would be strikingly good
looking for this.
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WHAT'S WHAT
BIZ Helen Dccie

The knife should be held by the ham
4 = the tip of the forefinger resting on
4 n back Of the blade, close TO the han
- II is incorrect to close the hand
fist around the handle Of the
~ or to extend the fingers over the
or tho blade. When not in use,
tnlfs should be placed on the right
X the plate.
.s cut with n knife and fork.
{ko fork alone IL required for shred
6alad and vegetables. Held lightly
~ right hand, prongs upward, the
y r. used 10 convey all but liquid and
n kSlIaGid foods to- the mouth. The
should never approach the
0oction of the fork. TO hold
and folk bolt upright on the
a each hand. Is mark of
0u1h manners. When the meal
1iS0o u ended. the knife and
~ left together on the right
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and Viygi7ia ), Ar1.sA HORT GRANT

war, and I'd be awfully awkward with
implements like that, too. I'm afraid"
"Darlin'. you know perfectly well
they're only for ornament Tots of
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vHkihiu v u u Z U
midway.
well, what's funny
about that, honey?"
she said abruptly.
w hat are you
aiming to do--start an
arsenal?"
II d n { say I
bought anything. dar-
lin, ] was just telling
you what I saw" She
pouted. ''1f I could
oply afford fn cnon,l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-02

Dick Wheeler asks Cleo Ridgefeld
to marry him and ichen she refuses
calls her hedrtless cOQuettc.
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elsie" u a New Writer to Column

Dear Cynthia--May 7 say word to
Jack White? I heartily agree with you
about the five girls disgusted with men.
They certainly did go with tho wrong
crowd. They should not judge all men
by n few that have treated them rudely.
have been out with soldiers, sailors.
marines and civilians, and have found
gentlemen among them all. You are
right about men never condemning girls.
Most men, as have found them, if
they cant boost they won't knock. IT
girls go hunting for men other than
gentlemon they must expect to get dis
gusted. Let's hope that some day they
will think how easily disguised they
wero at enc time. Cynthia, won't you
join in by wishing we hear from Jack
White again? ELSIE.
Jack Whites letter was very inter-
esting. and Cynthia Joins you In your
wish. Newcomers. too are always well
come to the column.
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Please. Teu Ne
What to Do
Thinks Heavens Eyes One Of Few
Dy CYNTHIA

Thlnks Heavens Eyes One Of Few
Dear Cynthia--There is hardly day
goes BY that I don't read your column.
l agree with your reader named
Heavens Eyes There are very few
girls nowadays that don't powder up
and paint, and hope Heavens Eyes"
sees this column. for she deserves all
the cheering UP she can get. And Gym
thia. my compliments to you, fer your
column Is a friend. In reed
A wATCHFUL EYE.