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IT by bit the old place had
B been “developed" until a circle
of impudent little white houses
squatted all around the edg'e of the
grounds and seemed to taunt the
big brick home in the center like
naughty children capering around a
dignified old gentleman. _~
incongruous as it may seem the
sole occupant of the massive house
was a Joyful sunbeam of a girl-—a
girl whose guardian had kept her in
school until she was twenty-one
and then had turned over to her her
freedom. her fortune and the key.
to the big house.
When a very neat looking servant
was seen going in and out of the
kitchen door and when white cur-
lain: appeared in the front windows
the people in the little cottages be-
can to wonder what sort of neigh-
l'nt‘s had moved into the big house
that had so long stood vacant.
"Our landlady, I heard this morn-
ing," said Mrs. Waters.
“Stuck up. I‘ll bet," remarked an-
other of the group.
“Darn good looking." contributed
the man of the house as he lit a
‘igar and took up the evening paper.
"You seem to have found out a
lot in a very short time." his wife
remarked.
"No-o-o. I saw her when she got
out of her car this afternoon."
"They say the house is wonder-
fully furnished." Mrs. Waters went
on. ignoring her husband.
"I'd give my head to live there in-
stead of in this dinky little bunga-
low," sighed nineteen-year-old Dor-
nthy wistfullv. And then the door-
hell rang. and a moment later the
subject of their discussion stood in
their midst——radiant. charming.
glowing with life and youth.
She hesitated a moment and
seemed ill at ease as she looked from
one to the other of the little family
group.
"I'm Isabel Livingstone.” she said
after a moment. "and I came to ask
van a favor. I'm asking you because
' looked the
friendliest—«the flowers in the win-
somehow your .place
down seemed to beckon to me."
“\Ve'li gladly do anything we can."
said Mrs. ‘Waters warmly.
It is not sunrising that when
along in the summertime a nestli-
dresssd young man was seen to
swing into her gate every evening
about dusk that everybody should
wonder who he was and where he
came from. but more especially why
he came.
When for the fifth consecutive
night he was dimly seen to walk in
the .front gate across the way and
seat himself in the porch swing at
Isabel's side. Dorothy slipped out for
a stroll and quite inadvertently took
a short out home across lots via the
little path that ran around the side
of Isabel's home. and Just as she
approached the porch. why. of
course. she was too tired to go any
furtheHhs simply had to stop and
rest a second. and while she was
resting over the rhythmic squeak.
squeak of the gently moving swing
came the voice of the man:
“But. Isabel. why on earth are you
living like this? I can’t bear the
idea of your being down in that
once taking orders from a bunch of
strange men.” - .
"But. Jimmy. dear. you old silly:
why not? I Just wanted to prove to
you and to myself that I can be
happy without money. and after
we're married I intend going on
living in a little cottage with you.
but I wanted to break myself in a
little first. I've been washing the
dinner dishes every night and Sun-
days I cook my own meals. It's
great fun!"
"You wonderful. wonderful girl!"
the man said softly. "I'm not so
Jealous of your money any more if
I could only be certain that you
would be happy on my salary."
"For the last six months I've been
living on my salary. which isn't a
third as much as yours. and happy—-
well, there's never been anything
like it," she laughed softly.
Then Dorothy Waters sighed wist-
fully. shut her eyes real tight out of
sheer decency because she might.
even in the semi-darkness, have
seen something she should not have
seen. and as soon as the conversa~
tion was resumed she slipped quietly
back the way she had come. and
finally reached her home by a less
direct route.
"That's darling of youl"
cried.
to begin."
"Just plunge right in," advised
Mr. Waters helpfully.
“All right. I want to
u
hgre. Couldn't you do it for a few
months. nnvwny?" she pleaded.
Dorothy “'aters gasped and stared
eagerly at her parents as she waited
for their reply.
"I couldn‘t afford the rent.” Mr.
Waters said slowly after a moment.
“Oh. the rent would be Just the
same." Isabel assured him. “Vtht-
ever you're paying for this place
you'd pay for that. I'd have Blenhei-
and Bicaker arrange it."
"Oh, I‘d love to live up there," ex-
plained Dorothy. already visualizing
herself receiving callers in the huge
drawing-room.
"it would be very nice." agreed
Mrs. Waters. but the head of the
house hold back.
"l’d never be able to reconcile my
"nmilv to a modest home again." he
laughed. "i don't believe in encour-
:1 ring: the champagne appetite when
there‘s only beer to offer."
"Oh, please—please." begged Isabel
in her winsomest war, and of course
she got what she wanted.
A week later the two families ex-
changed places. and it was right
then that things began to happen.
The chauffeur was discharged and a
modest little runabout driven by
lsabel herself took the place of the
long-nosed fonign car. and shortly
after that she secured a. position in
the Madisopville National Bank.
"They're keeping it mighty quiet.
but she's lost all her money a'ready,"
her enemies exulted with head shak-
ings and I-told-You-sos.
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Isabel
"But I—-—I don't know where
change
houses with you, I want you to live
in the brick house and PH live
that seem queer are simple as day-
' light once explained."
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E who are thoughtful. ob-
W serving and desirous of im-
proving ourselves. can bor-
row helpful strength from the
lives of others, without being
called upon to pay interest.
By taking note of the methods
of the progressive. we can. in a
measure, become progressive our-
Wives. if in the proper spirit we
put into practice what we have
learned.
The diflicult of this is not so
much in seeing and understand-
ing. as it is in making sensible
deductions and applications. We
applaud the man or woman that
sits upon the heights, but we are
lax in calling up suillcient energy
to attempt the climb ourselves.
We admire the splendors of the
bill tops. yearn for the glorious
sunshine and the invigorating at—
mosphere that‘ play about them.
lvut to think of attempting the
difficult ascent. is a thought on-
tangled with frowning perplexities.
To the inert. the idea at first
blush is overwhelming.
Even to the energetic. it brings
9- terrible troop of doubts. ill
Winds and chilly mists. which are
not easily disseminated. so the
cecension is often long deferred,
Something to Think About
' Borrowing Strength
A. WALKER
An inspiring student of music
hears the stirrin strains of an
organ. the plaint ve. soul-moving
notes of a. violin. the liquid voice
of a sweeti singer. and in the rap-
tures that come from listening, be
but when the test comes. there
can not be borrowed from others
sumcient strength to carry him or
her through to the enchanted
destination.
Only the man or woman who is
willing to take the bruises from
frequent falls and disappoint-
ments, which attend the upward
night, can borrow the strength
that overcomes. But when he or
she/hes won the crown of victory.
no force save death can wrench
it from the head that wears it.
We clap the learned. the patient,
the industrious from whom “we
can borrow a constant supply of
strength. but as much as we would
like to go to their height. we keep
putting off the snort until evil
days overtake us.s.nd we are left
weak and alone. dismayed in the
valley. dreaming of what "might
have been“ had wepexerted our-
selves.
The scene of our saddest detest
often lies in the shadow ,of our
it ever attempted at all. ‘
mu:- to, borrow inspiration and
or she resolves to go to the toll. ..
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It is so old fad newly revised to
write mottoes on our clothes.
0X”? imagine for a moment
D that thcre is anything really
new or novel in this so called
"new ind" of having moitoes or
messages written on your clothes.
“'hen .1 French dressmnkcr sends
out n. frock of banana color on
which is embroidered the English
words "Yes. we have no bananas."
Wench women think he has done
somethim.r very original and clever
and "tree Americain." But it was
an old trick five hundred years n30!
"Bicn ct Lovnulment." is a motto
mentioned by ("haucer as worked on
the fncincs our! borders of an
English lady‘s- dress, nnd sometimes
the kirtles of ladies at that time
were literally covered over with
such writincs. it is not the fashion
of the present nze to express such
noble sentiments as we feel. “‘e
may be none the less noble than
the women of (‘hnuccr’s time but
we don't like to hnvn these high-
fiovvn sentiments outlined or feather-
stitched on our neck scarfs or
sleeves. Instead we choose some-
thing entirely filppnni. something
supposedly amusing.
Of course the trick hasn't gone
very far in this country. French
women filginatcd~nr revived—the
fad a. season ago and now when we
do choose to wear written messages
or motioes on our frocks they are
written in French. It is much the
same idea as having moitoes on our
family coat of arms written in
Latin or Norman French—some:
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A! top, sechieos of pearl and slots!
beads were across the neck and
caught on one shoulder with dic-
stond pie which Ms pearl meal.
falling from a.
bracelet snatch.
Earring and
In rectangle,
left. you beads with servings and.
home“ to notch. Bow, are“!
”Meadow-rings. Indir-
de,oorutemtaasmfchtnoolor
mmmtecosewhlehuued
as messes: on ribbon out is
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'histoorssf»
{thing that isn't too easy for every
Eone to decipher.
l The sketch shows a little blouse
:of l-‘rench origin. it is of white
.lmvn finely tucked and trimmed
lwith soft blue kid. The French
Tmotto and figure are embroidered
!on lhe tie ends—"Jo vous aims. mon
3pctit"—l like you. little one—fiat
enough in tha- English equiValent.
YVith this blouse is worn a blue
sailor with A wide white ribbon
hand of the sort that is rapidly
gaining favor with the really well»
dressed women in America.
‘The young girl values her jewelry
for quantity. not quality.
VERY so often. according to
E the students of ever-changing
fashions. feminine favor
swervcs from Jewelry that is in-
trisicaily valuable. and therefore of
necessnv often limited in display.
to that which is showy and effective
regardless of its intrinsic value,
Just at present we are living
through such a period. The woman
who prefers a single small diamond
inconspicuously set in a gold brooch
in a really effective pin of good
workmanship but no great inherent
value seems old fashioned. and
rather prosey. The good-natured
father of the young gill of today
decides that he will give his daugh-
ter a bit of Jewelry worth, let us
say. two or three hundred dollars.
and he decides that he will let her
select a ring—let us say a modest
ruby between two small but good
diamona. That is the father's idea
of a go investment. He has been
brought up to feel that a "real lady"
wears Jewelry according to her
means. f she has bl‘t a single
ornament that is of the best of its
sort. .,
But what of the young girl. .- "If
it‘s sll the same to you. old dear."
she says.."rll take a check for the
three hundred dollars and get what
nice to have a. special fund for
Jewelry and not to have to buy it
from- one's dress allowance. Then
when you need a new pair of ear-
rings or a chain or bracelet with a
new frock you know how to get it.
Right now. I need some Jade pend-
ant earrings for my new white din-
ner gown, and a pear choker brace-
let. earring necklace set for We
wedding. and—"
The father interrupts. It is only
'iihree hundred dollars. he proteste—
not a hundred thousand. Then the
daughter initiates him into all
present-day fad in Jewelry. Nickel
Jewelry really is marter than any-
thing else at present. Cut—steel
ornaments are preferred to those of
real diamonds. One wears a new
bandeau and earring set only for a
season. So why have it cost more
than fifteen dollars? Why split
hairs with a Jewelry calcium over
he realness of a set of Jade. if the
rscelet or necklace or earring.
happen to be Just what you want?
m TINY PURSE.
There are all sorts of tiny
purses. Some made of beads. some
of tooled and painted leather.
some of stir compositions beauti-
fully colored. These attractive
little parses are to carry in the
with a bag of itsfewa. ‘
It goes 'withont I”!!! that
nor are titted out with urine
magnet: , film.
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m sud; ates umb-
I want as I need it. It's rather.
large:- handbag which ll 30! um .
most of the headings of the sum-‘
syyitosso nascent.)
SAPPHIRE.
HE sapphire is today‘s talis-
msnic gem. Ancient supersti-
tion makes the wearing of the
sapphire a certain proof against
danger. it is one of the luckiest
precious Jewels which it is possible
to possess. especially if it be worn
in a ring. The Bishop of Rennes is
the authority for the virtues of this
gem. It attracts good luck to its
wearer by bringing him wealth and
sstablished position among his fel-
lowmen.
For those whose birth anniversary
this is the sardom’x is the natal
stone. .To wear it will sharpen their
wits. it is believed to be psxficu-
larly Ipotent in legal controversies.
and according to an old legend. no
one wearing lhih gem will be falsely
convicted.
Black is a fortunate hue today.
It is especially potent in imparting
gravity and good sense to those
frivolously inclined. \Vorn, by a
young girl. it is a sign of coquetry
Orange blossoms are today's for-
tunate flower. Beauty. simplicity
and youth are expressed by these
fragrant blossoms.
Good'l'hlngsforBt-eakfast
Oatmeal Mush With Dates.
One ind one-half cups oatmeal:
four cups boiling water; one tea-
spoon salt. sift oatmeal slowly into
boiling water. stirring constantly;
boil three minutes. then cover close-
lyand setpaninaiargervessel
containing boiling water. Continue
cooking one or two h longer.
If placed the evening before in a
fireless cooker it will be done in
the morning. or it may cook ever
night on the bacit of a coal range
where it can remain hot. Fifteen
minutes before serving add the
dates. washed. stoned and cut in
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halves.
Rloe Pancakes.
One pint soft“ boiled rice. if cold
heat with two tablespoons milk.
mixing thoroughly with a fork; add
one cup sour milk. one cup flour is
which there is one scant teaspoon
of soda and two wpll-beaten eggs.
. civilization.
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The Mach" Newbpoper Bysdieete
Through the Glad
. Eyes of a. Woman
By JANE DOE
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NERVE ? _
VIE of us these in?! is
undergoing some sort of men.
tsl strain. .
pay for
It is the price we
, But there are times when you
feel you can’t put up with it an!
longer.
Everythlns
nerve."
A door slammed sends a pain
through your head. A crying
child, Jars your senses. Hersh
words send the hot tears to your
eyes. and you wish you had the
courage to leave everything be-
hind—noises. responsibilities. du-
ties. relatives. friends. and profes-
sion. and seek the. sanctuary of a
desert isle. ‘ ‘
When you get to this stage what
you badly want is a holiday among
strangers. and an overdose of
sleep for a couple of months.
Even the latter should set you
right if you can‘t manage the
former. Go to bed at eight or nine
and arrange to have your break-
fast in bed each merning. Of
course you won't sleep once you
have retired. but you'll feel ex-
traordinary rested each night. and
if you select a favorite author to
read you will find yourself gradu-
ally recovering your customary
caflm and even way of looking at
li e.
Too much dashing about after
working hours and not enough
rest soon plays havoc with the
balance of a woman's delicate
nervous system.
But if your eyes give you trou-
ble and you don't care about read-
ing in bed Just lie in your well-
aired room and wait for sleep
which may come much sooner
than you dreamed of. "Nerves"
are often the starved cry of the
body and mind for rest.-
Eyestralu, by the way. especial—
ly when caused by too much read-
ing and too much crochetlng. is
frequently at the root of nervous
troubles.
While in cars on the subway
“gets on your
don't sit and watch the streets and
people flying by. This causes all
sorts of headaches and strain. and
is quite as harmful as reading in
a Jolting car.
Close your eyes and rest them
whenever you get the opportunity-
lf you do this. particularly when
travelling to and from work. you
will relieve yourself of a good
deal of that headacby feeling
which comes towards the end of
the day.
and a good many cases of nerv-
ousness in women result from lack
of proper nourishment. Never
leave for the once or begin a
hard day's work without a sub-
stantial breakfast.
It is really false policy for a
working girl to economies on her
meals.
Store ladies are peculiarly liable
to nerves. To all of them I would
urge four full and nourishing
meals every day.
And get the fresh air habit
whenever you can. '
Take brisk. short walks every day.
I don't believe in long walks at
either end of working day for a girl
if she is subjected to great mental
strain in between while. Much as
people may any to the contrary.
physiCal strain is no remedy for
mental exertion. and too much of
both is very bad for the‘nerves.
It is better to st0p work and take
deep-breathing spells at an open
window as many times during the
day as you can. than decide in the
interests of exercise to walk part of
the way home and get too tagged
out and in a condition in which it is
impossible preperly to digest a meal.
Carry in your luncheon~box a
store of plain chocolate, some gra-
ham crackers or shelled nuts.
A little of these chewed when you
have to work overtime or have no
time for a lengthy meal will tide you
over that sinking feeling.
If you must work hard don't play
too hard.
Rest up and store fresh energy.
Otherwise bad nerves will result.
WISE ~ AND
OTHERWISE
By MARY MARINA“.
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DO THEY DRESS THEMSELVESlg
IF you have no nurse maid to helpE
Lyrics of Life
THE YOUNG FOLKS.
you in tending to your children;
you are probably aware of the;
fact that when one of the children
acquires the habit of dressing him-
self you will have things a little
easier. especially in the before-
breskfnst minutes when time is so
precious.
Usually it is not practical to start
teaching a child to dress himself in
cool weather—that is. of course. un-
less he has a perfectly heated dress-
ing room. Otherwise there is usual-
ly need for some haste in dressing.
lest the child become chilled in wan-
dering about dallying over the task
of dressing.
Remember,-thet dressing requires
quite a bit of concentration. There
are always distractions in the way.
and do not become discouraged or
irritated if you have to keep remind—
ing the child to keep at his task.
"Must I tell you again?" asks the
irritated mother., "Need I keep tell-
ing you. Tommy, that breakfast will
be served in ten minutes?"
Of course she need keep telling
Tommy-that's the Job of every
mother to keep reminding children.
who are naturally very easily dis-
trected.
To aid your children in dressing.
themselves see that their clothes no.
at hand and easy to get. Ideally
there should be a clothes closet or
wardrobe where children can reach
their own clothes. but this is not al-
ways possible However. anyone can
afford a smell clothes stand or tree.
Usually it is not best to permit little
children to get out their’ own clean
We think they help to make us old.
The children as they come.
“the turn to grey our locks of gold;
We think of all the sum
0! nights we watched. of days we
wept.
Our backs against the wall.
The lonely vigils that we kept.
The pray'r. when pray'r was all.
“'e know we pay the parents' pric.
For all the children's Joy.
The self-denial. sacrifice,
For growing girl and boy.
And well we know that seldom they
Have ever understood.
Suppose because their lives are Joy
That ours are Just as good.
They think that we're inclined to
scold;
We think they help to make us old.
The years are long, but longer years
Shall follow after these.
When all our smiles and all our
tears .
Shall blend in memories:
ind ev’ry’ memory shell be sweet.
Of days that seem so dour,
The patter of the little feet.
The watch. the midnight hour.
The consciousness will come. some-
how.
”Ewes Joy to pied and plan.
Beholding her the women now.
Beholding him the man. . h
And he will talk of maidens fair.
And she will speak of men,
And they will bring their comrades
there.
And wake the house again.
clothes from bureau drawers. be-
cause they naturally put things in
confusion. But it is a good plan to
have handkerchiefs. brush and comb.
tooth brush. button hook and other
necessaries of dressing low enough
to be convenient to your children.
It is an excellent plan to teach
each child a definite system in dress-
ing. If you always proceed along
the same program in dressing. the
child soon learns it. That is. if you
always put underclothes on .flrst.
then stockings. then suit and finally
shoes. the child will learn this sys-
tem. If you sometimes put shoes
on before the suit. sometimes brush
his hair before his suit is on and
sometimes afterwards. ete. he will
probably lose some time in consider-
ingwhst tasktoaccomplishnext.’
IIAU‘I'V FROM THI'KITCHIN—
THE THINNINO PINEAPPLE.
Pineapple Juice is said to have
decided health-{hing properties.
but the latest value claimed by this
fruit is in connection with a diet
cstsm. in which canned pineapple.
slim wantofltand broiled lamb;
chops III featured toythe exclusion ‘
ref practicafly everything else. You
losepoundaendystyosfselwell.
andyoufeelsslfyouhsdbeen
wellfsd. drowns-insisti-
recommended for only a couple of
weeksstatimariteesmstebea
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are sungl '
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