CAPE MAY COUNTY TIMES, SEA ISLE CITY, N. ».

the fan'll}-, end l know 1're seen every one of 'em. She'* never said anyth Inc about him at all. except that he was u lawyer. I'm sure I can't imagine wnere Herbert got his awful InformaUoii; I never thought he was the kind of boy to Just make up unpleasant

Florence, sitting tjule.iy In a chair nearby, with a copy of “Sesame and LHIks" In her lap. listened to her mother's side of this •voreraatlon tvith an express!on of Impersonal interest: and If she could have realised Low completely‘her parents had forgotten (naturally enough) the details of their fret rambling diacua-lon of Julia'c engagement, she might hare felt as ilttle alarm as she showed. “H'.-U.” said Mr. Aiwtter. “Im glad It l*n‘* our branrii of the family that's responsible. That's a comfort, anyhow. especially as people are reading copivs of Herbe.t'* manlfee'.o all up mod down the town, me clerk says He tells me that over at the Cole company. where young Murdock Hawes Is cashier, they only got bold of ooe copy but typewrote 't und multlgraphed It. and some of 'em have already learned It by heart to recite to poor you-g Hawes. He's the one who sent Julia the three five-pound boxes of chocolates nil at the same Mme, you re-

“I think that's very nice, at her age especially." Mrs. Atwater urged. “Don't you?' “Ye—esl Oh. yes! At least. I suppose so. Ah—you don't think—of course she haan't had anything at all to do with thlsr “Well. 1 don't see how she could. Ton kno-.-- Aunt Panny told us how Herbert decUrvd befere them all. only last Sunday night, that Florence ahould never have one thing to «' • with hla prlntlng-pvess. and said they wouldn’t even u-t her come near It." “fee, that's a fact. I'm glad Herbert made It so clear that she can't be Implicated. I suppose the family are all pretty well down on Uncle Jo-

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'Unde Jose pi Is being greatly blamed.'' said Mrs. Atwater primly. 'He really ought to have known oetter than to put such an Instrument Into the hands of a boy of that aget Of course It simply encouraged him to print all kinds o' things. We none of us think Unde Joseph ever dreamed •hat Herbert would publish snythlng like this, snd of course Uncle Joseph nays himself he never dreamed such a thing; he's said so time and time again, all afternoon. But of course he's greatly blamed." “I suppose there've been quite a good many of 'em over there blaming L'-aT 1 her husband Inqnlied. “Yev—onfll be telephoned t( carat- and hired a car and went for s drive. He said he had plenty of money with him and didn't know when be'a be back." “Serves him right." said Mr. Atwater. “Does anybody know where Herbert .at" “Not yet" “Well—" and he returned to a former theme. “I am glad we aren't plicated. Florence is right there with you, la she?" “Yea," she said. "She's r*tht here, reading. You aren't worried about her, are you?" she added. “Oh, no; I’m sure It'a all right I only thought—" “Only tbouebt whatT “Well. It did strike me as curious." Bald Mr. Atwater; ■‘'especially after Aunt Fanny’s telling its bo-. Herbert declared Florence could never have a single thing to do with his paper

fain—"

“Well?" “Well, here's her poem right at the top of 't, and a very friendly Item about her history mark 01 last June. It doesn't seem like Herbert to be ao complimentary to Florence, all of a sudden. Just struck me as rathei curious ; that's all." Why. yen." said Mrs. Atwater. “It docs seem a little odd—when you think of It." “Have yon asked Florence If she id any.hlng to no with getting out this week's Oriole?" , “Why. no; It never occurred to me. especially after what Aunt Fanny told us." said Mrs. Atwater. “Ill ash her

now."

But she wes obliged to postpone the Intended question. “Seatme and Ulles" lay sweetly In Ihe chair that Florence had occupied, but Florence herself had gone somewhere ciae. She had gore for a io.ig. long ramble, and ptilestriana whe encountered her. and took note of her expression, r -rre interested; and. as they went on their way, several of them Interrupted the course of their meditations to say to themselves that she was the most thoughtful-looking young girt they had ever seen. There was a touch of wistfulness aboo* her, too; as of one whose benevolence must renounce all hope of comprehension and reward. Florence. In fact had abort reached the conclusion that far from the Ukell--bood of her receiving praise for her thoughtful circulation of the nei.s concerning her aunt Julia, there was a strong piobxbUlty that dire resul.s, wordy and otherwise, would ensue. Hence her ertreme thoughtfulness. Among those who observed her unusual expression was a gentleman of great dimension disposed In a dosed automobile that labored through mudiiolea In an unpaved ontsklrt of the town. He rapped upon the glass In front of bun, to get ti..- driver'- attention, and a momen’ It .t .he car drew up Reside Florence, as she stood In deep reverie at the Intersection of two roads.' Uncle Joseph opened the door and look his cigar from hls mouth. “Got In. Florence." he said. TU take you for a ride.” She started violently: whereupon he restored the cigar to hls mocth. puffed upon It, breathing heavily the while, as was his wont; act added: Tm not going home. I'm out for a nice long ride. Get In." TO BE CONTINUED.)

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Enduring House Garments

OME. sweet hi me. Is made much | parr- tty enjoying the many Ingenious sweeter and more livable by those i ways, sometime* intricate and unexendearing little house garments ported. In which ribbons have been

that women delight to their own four walla. Any male perwlll acknowledge the chanr. of polof-vul coats and dainty jackets or crisp and cheerful house dresses. In the company of frivolous hrenkfust cups, worn when hls women-folk start the day right. And at Its ch-ie. the tired justness man Is much refreshed by tlie sight, at bis tnulc, of uuusual and interesting bouse gowns. The pleasant thing about it is 'hat anyone may have pretty breakfast Jackets or select house dresses and aprons that arc attractive as well as practical. There Is nothing more worth while than careful choosing of these every-

day thing-.

Just now it is the very simple breakfast cost of colored taffe.a. i>ln or changeable weaves, that appears tc be uppermost in the minds of women who ere making n choice. These coats are straight garments, a little shorter than the petticoats wt der them, and having three-quarter length sleeves. They are provided with small patch pockets and finished at the edges with rocblngs of the sl'k. The pockets are an Invitation to gay flowers or fruits of sUk to And a lug place on them. Silks, lares, and all their pretty kladrvd In fabrics, naturally travel

woriced up into forms new and strange and benitlful. Their old friend and ally In tin- cause of beauty has taken new charm, vindicating the Judgment of designers who use It. The last hats •inter and the first hats that hint of spring are here und a 1 t of them cheerfully be-rlbbonvi!; whoever needs new millinery may choose these final figures In the year's millinery

pageant.

Itihbons on -hats for present applied to shapes of velvet or felt, and for southern tourists, or the detnlson. to satin, crepe or silk hats, as the handsome models pictured here reveal. At the bend of the group U a small French sailor of velvet, with soft crown—it might l>e made of ai other millinery fabric. Narrow, metaledged ribbon is applied row. in srant ruffles, and it has a sprightly finish in pointed ends of velvet that spring from a knot at the side. In a bat of georgette, with drooping brinl. definite crown lines are emphasized by covering the side crown with many little loops of narrow plcotedged ribbon, the same ribbon finishing Its mission with a double sash at -.The crown and many ends reaching toward the brim edge. A hat that would be attractive in ijyr fabric Is pictured in fell and

spend your life there, nevet uw'tnnx an opportunity of doing a klndneas or Sieaktiig a true word or making a frie.-.d —Ruskin. SOME HEARTY DISHES Owvnncal, el tiler yellow or white, l« such n wholesome food that 1. should be more freely used. Tamals Pie.— Grepse a finking dish and put In the bottom u layer of cooked corn men 1 mush. ITepure the mash oy gradually stirring Into n quart of boiling water two teaspoonful* of salt ml two cupfuls of commeal; cook for long time. Over this mixture spread the following: Cong one sliced onion, two cupful* of H-mburg *tenk. one sliced tomuto. one tesspoooful of salt. and one-half teaspoonfuls of chili pepper. Place over the whole snotlier layer of the mash and bake one-hslf

hour.

Tomato and Hominy.—Take one can of cooked whole hominy, two cupfuls of canned tor .toes, one teaspoonful of salt, one tahlespooniul of sugar, pepper and ooe onion, two strips of bacon and one egg Boll together for fifteen minutes the hominy and tomato, seasoned with the salt, sugar and pepper. Cut the bacon and onion into small plocti, and brown slightly In a frying pan. Add these to the boiled mixture. Fold In the fiesten egg and bake la the oven until tlie egg sets. Gelatines Beef.—Boll a piece from the neck ond flank that is fat until It drop* from the bones; when cool enough to handle, rt move all the bone and sinew; season with salt ond pepper ond place In small bowls, pouring over the liquor In which the meat wascooked. Put a weight on each snd when cold It Is ready to slice. Other seasoning may be added as well as hard-cooked eggs, to add to lu appearance and food value. Pea Tlmbalss.—Sift n can of peaa through the colander, season to taste with salt and pepper, stir In the beaten yolk of one egg. one tahlespoonful of butter und then add the stiffly beaten whit- of the egg. FI", greased tlmbn'.e molds two-thirds fnll and poach .n the oven until Just firm enough to turn out. Overcooking spoils the flavor. Only a tender young pea ahould lx- used. Drain off the Hqnor and substitute chicken broth..

Mrs. Atwater sighed. “Poor d« ice is out among the family.

Where America Leads.

According So a writer In the Chicago Sunday Tribune, the United States leads the universe In: Libraries, Jails, ralversltles. blind pigs, newspapers. payroll robberies, automoKies, bank deposits. Bibles, profiteers, sneak thieves, divorces, movies, bulldogs. patent medicines, «Uk stocking*, labor unions, scented soap, aafetv razors. safes, safe-blower*, lawyers, mecbanical pianos, mahogany furniture, diamonds. Imitation dlr-monds. murders, acquittals, continuances, elections. 'aw*, law-breakers, railroad*, freight rate' souvenir postal cards, telegrams billiard tables, opinions, cabarets, peroxide, safety matches, dark alley*, taxicabs oflic.-holders, udants of Irb'- kings, delinquent eeger ooys. skyscrapers, bunko stccrers. pie. counterfeit money, prouii&sory note*, collectors, vaudeville actors. horseshoe pins on soft shirts under bow ties, patent leather suoe*. ■ lectric lights, wotermrnms. foreign Milas'--naries, tuiUlwJalres. Elk*, bosl lame made beer, and good g-j*

Ribbon? in Smart Hats

the road that leoda to breakfast Jack-1 makes use of plaited ribbon for roaeta. and ribbon* are near!} always : ette* on the crown and a* an upstandfoand It. their company. Printed cot-! Ing uecoratk-n for the brim rdrt. Tils ton*. In the One' weave*, make some | model Is made In many colors. The of the mo*! pleasing Jackets, lace and | wiac-brtmined plcti-e bst of velvet i-ibbon trimmed. These are usually J demonstrate* the elegance of all-black, more simple In design than the luce! with folded sattn ribbon ingeniously •het shown In the Illustration, which, j arranged In an ornament centered

ore time 1 with a rosette. This model Is baud-

U Ing longer lived, t

1 in making- For tbl*. '"ai ince edging and !i-*ertlon are set together.in tuinj ets. and tiiese Joined to form the handsome little affair that will deS light Its owner. Satin ribbon, erj ranged ' i loop*, lends it color. ] For tne ambitious needlewoman n | I .lain;.! plove of neckwear is shown. It ! may be found in the shop*, ready j

made but It

some In satin also.

“Blest be the tongue that apeak* no UL Whose word* are alway* true; That keeps ‘the law* of klndnea*' still. Whatever others do. -Bleat be the hands that “U toaid The great world a ceaae.cae The hand* that.never are afraid To do a kindly deed. SEASONABLE GOOD THINGS For those who do not care for the rich a ml d^ldous mince pie of our New England grand mother* the following will take Us place: Nut Mince Pie. —Mix together in order one-half cupful each of chopped walnut meats and raisins, one cupful of chopped apple, ooedtalf cupful of dark com syrup, one-fourth of a cupful each of rider vinegar, molasses and any kR^Jjof canned fruit Juice, one-half teaspoonful each of allspice, clove*, and one teaspoonful each of cinnamon and salt. Add enough crushed crackers to make the mixture of the right consistency and fill a large pastry lined pie pinto. Cover with pastry and bake

slowly.

Glazed Sweet Potatoes.—Cook onehalf dozen *weet'potatoes, after periIng. Cut lengthwise into quarters and lav In a well greased pan. Boil onebn’lf cupful of granulated sugar with one-quarter of a cupful of water for three minutes; brush the potatoes with this and bake until brown, basting once or twice with the leftover syrup. Old Style Chicken Pie.—Cut up one good »Ued chicken, peel eight potatoes and - cook together at the simmering point foij twenty minutes. Meanwhile make a crust, yring u quart of sifted flour, one (eKspoonliil of salt, one cupful of sour cream, one-half teaspoonful of sodn. and two teaspoonfuls of sugar? Remove the chicken and ihg potatoes, place In a baking pan. thicken the water In which they were cooked with four tablesqioonfuls of flour, rubbed smooth with three tablespoonfuls of butter, seasoned with one-half tnbleaponofnl of salt and one-half U-aspooo^ fui of pepper nnfl pour over the chicken and potatoes in the baking pan. Roll out the crust until It nearly covers j the dish, but does ne t attach to the pan. ; Flare In a moderate oven and bake j one hour o» a little less. Five minutes I h,.fore taking from the oven lift the j crust and jKiur In one-half cupful

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