Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-08
This and That
By Charles E. TraceUeI.

The moral, Mrs. Templeton Jones says,
is to put your necktie in the proper
place, not leave it hanging on a chair
in the dining room.
The Joneses had been invited to a
Weddlng. 1t was just nice church
wedding, with the usual ceremonies.
where one would meet many of ones
friends. Everybody would know every
body.
Templeton Jones, a neat dresser at all
times, put much thought on what he
was to wear. This was not a swell So
clety affair, in any sense, so there was
no occasion for anything except good
clothes.
Jones had dark blue suit which he
thought would do very well. He had
purchased 1t, in the first place, for his
own daughters wedding several years
ago. The suit was not worn much
thereafter, but had been cleaned and
pressed and put away.
Now, Jones thought, was the time for
wearing 1t. He planned every detail,
down to the neat tie with blue in it.
He had not worn that tie much, but
the day of the wedding, which was at
night, he thought he would see how the
tie looked
1t looked very nice, he thought,
X X
Coming home, he ripped off the tie
when he got indoors, habit of many
men, and flung it over chair in the
dining room.
That is not a good place to leave O.
Tie" said Mrs. Jones, for the 1,9OOth
time.
1T will do" said Jones, with decision
L think 1 will wear that blue suit"
1T will be very nice" replied the
Mlssus But about that tie-I hope Won
don't forget it,"
Just to show you I won't forget it."
said Jones, smiling, II will put it on
again" which he did at once
He took it off in a few minutes IN
stairs, washed up for dinner and put
the tie back on.
After dinner, he began to think about
the wedding. Everybody talked about
the wedding
L think you had better begin to dress,
Templeton," said Mrs. Jones.
Temp ripped off his tie, according tn
the old habit in the Jones household
He threw it over the back of a chair
I wish you would take it upstairs"
sighed Mrs. Jones.
Templeton Jones was a bit late In get
ting into his glad rags"
Mrs. Jones was waiting for him, in
fact, had to call to him
He came busting down the stairs at
last, with big muffler around his neck.
He hustled into his coat, then ran out
to the car.
Away went the family.
Iney arrived at the church in due
time. People were hurrying in, coming
INTO the CLEAN of the lights at the
church entrance.
1t was beautiful evening.
Jones was feeling particularly happy.
The bride had always been a favorite
of his.
He removed his coat and muff1er. He
strobe up the aisle with determination.
He sat and talked happily until the
wedding music began
After the ceremony the Joneses met
many people.
Templeton was respondent in his
practically new suit.
The vestibule was full of people, and
Templeton Jones met them all.
Then everybody drove to the brides
home for the reception. Jones stayed
behind to park the car
Inside, Mrs. Jones waited and waited
for him to return, but no Templeton.
Finally, at long last, he appeared,
much out of breath
Where have you been?" asked his
wife.
Templeton Jones looked rather sheep
iSh, but finally grinned in his aristocratic
way.
Il have been home to get the tie I
forgot to put on before we went 10 the
wedding he said, quietly.