DLASAEA SK SX SX HENS SHS BEH NS ® 3: 3X®) Why Mr. Minch Smiled CEOEEOEEE a ax Cz CLARISSA MACKIE 8 in) ) NODOEEOOOEEEEOEOOOOSOBE po 18235, by MeClure Newspaper Syndicate.) “Mr. Minch!” whispered a still, sunll volce at the tall foorwalkor's elbow. “Mr. Minch!” his conscience, he bent head down to ohserve Lottie Miller, a diminutive bundle wrapper, was registering great secrecy f word to you?” Bachelor though Minch knew that volee of who he was, Donald when a more, he led the aside to a ulet spot. “What's the matter, thing been stolen?’ “Nothing like that, about the picnic” “Ahal" Mr. Minch, as chairman of the en- fertainment committee of the annual pienic and merrymaking of the Smith Stores, Ine, to be held at Beach next Saturday, listened tively. “You gloves? “Which one?” Lottie sniffed. teing, Me. Minch, Name's Mary Smith —1 bet that don't tell you anything.” “Don’t be sassy, little girl!” warned thie floorman austerely. “There Is an- other girl, blue eyes, curly hair and {ittle freckles on her nose. A pretty—" “And he never noticed her!” mur- mured Lottie, unafraid, “What about her?" “Mary Smith's been crying off aad ou all day. 8Bhe isn't going to the ple- nie" “Why isn't she golng?’ “She won't tell; just and can't. It's just tragic!” Lottie, who loved the “movies.” Mr. Minch looked disturbed. her to me, Lottie. 1 80 girl Lottie? Mr. Minch. utten- know that new girl on the wants to go sniffed “Send will wait here.” Donald Minch looked of the corners of fine blue eyes In the watchfully out direction of the distant glove counter. Presently the dainty form of Mary Smith came toward him. There was timid appeal Iu her soft seared of fore high justice, “You sent for me, Mr. Minch? Ile nodded kindly and took a note glance and wu look as one summoned be book [rom his pocket and polsed a sil- pencil. “Let Miss Smith, in depart 397" he asked ver ne see, You re ment “Yes, gir: gloves’ “How long have you been with us? “Four weeks,” He looked notehool: the “You know [I am of the entertuir at aGpen page chalrinan ment picnic next Saturday?” “Yes, sir,” In an awed tone “1 am checking the who are going pected to attend i8 not checked names of All employees are ex if able. Your name Why? “I am afraid that 1 cannot go, sir.” he asked Kindly Mary Smith smiled =imnile was beautiful “No heme and her startled him. Mr. Minch I have no home—my people are ail dead I am quite alone I would come to the plenie, but | am a perfect stranger here and | ' go IT thought I woul sadiy It trouble, love home He shook his handsowe head. “That will not do at all, Miss Smith. It will do you good to come and get acquaint. ed with the other workers, This get-together party, arranged by Harri son Smith-—what Is the matter? sou i?” Mary Smith was leaning against a pillar. looking white and startled. “Oh, no. You were saying some thing about Harrison Smith—it Is a at a od stay i is " uncle by that name. “Indeed? Where Is he? “We do not know—we never knew. He and my father became separated when they were quite young men and lost sight of each other entirely. Dad always sald he was sure that his brother was dead-—he traveled all over the world.” “That Is very Interesting indeed, and now, Miss Smith, I shall expect to see you at the picnic bright and early Saturday morning. Busses will be at the store to run you out to the park, Be nere at nine o'clock.” “Thank you, Mr. Minch. You are very kind indeed.” she murmured, her pale cheeks growing pink under his admiring gaze. If Mr. Minch had known that his eyes were betraying him Qe would have closed them swift- fy. for he was a young man who ap preciated the responsibility of his po- sition with Harrison Smith, Ine, and f remote manner toward the young women of the company was a notice able characteristic. “If you are not there, you will be docked,” he told Mary Smith, So Mary Smith went back to her counter, observed by all her fellow werkers, “You certainly struck twelve with Minch!” remarked Ella Brady, also at the glove counter, “How absurd! blushed Mary again, whereupon Filla Brady sent a wink across the aisle to Lottie Miller. a hinen kindly intervention had changed the world for one girl—and for one man. What a wonderful Saturdsy that ves. To begin with, It was a perfect. Iy besutiful day. Holliday park had heen reserved exclusively for the Smith pienle, and with the fresh green of the trees and grass und the blue of the surrounding water, there wus nothing more to be desired for a play. ground. As chairman of the entertainment committee, Mr. Donald Minch was here, there nnd everywhere, directing gumes, leading the dancing in the pa- villon, always finding time to help some one else have a good time; mak- ing Introductions, seeking out the lone: ly and the unpopular ones, making everybody happy. Neither did he neg lect his own pleusure, for did he not dance repeatedly with pretty Mary Smith until her cheeks were asx pink as her frock? For his part, Mr. Minch quite made up his mind that a bache- lor's life was dull indeed. Whereupon he sought out Mary and invited her to the following week. At this particular moment came Mr. Harrison Smith, breezy, opulent gentleman, who shook bands with Mr. Minch and looked] Inguiringly at Mary “A strange along un face to me, Mr. This is one of our flock, I suppose?’ “Miss Mary Smith of the glove coun ter—has been with us a month, She SAINe nome sented Mr. Harrison Smith Miss Smith] her uncle, although I have no strawberry mark on my left arm,” said Mr. Smith may be long-lost left thumb,” laughed Mary. Mr. Harrison Smith calinly held out his left thumb. “What's that?" asked, “Oh!” cried Mary frightened. “Are you my brother's Lie “My Smith.” “Where is Lhe now—doun't my dear. I see it In your face. not know what had become of any of his family. I have spent wuch and money—" His geaial overcast! with sorrow. “We are alone—we “You ughter” Mr, the father was Hobart Heary he said come and two,” must Just then nnd heard Minch whole CHihe story. along “Get all I want to teil them sbout my adopted daughter.” as Mr. Minch, looking depressed enough over the sha f teri of for a wife ng Mary with his plans M: tl named Smit islde iit be 0 “There'll tion on my i he want « slap on no objec 8 to Arey ny Minch? Kiore, say eral Mr eh Minch smiled Inanager And NEW AIRSHIP LINE PLANNED to Fly Betweer Spain and South America in Near Futures. far Plans an South line between Live Rirsiip and Atierion heen completed The king of Spain is largely respon ity inception, and the Zep pelin company Is reported te have re ceived a to air ships with a capacity of 4.500.000 cuble length of 525 feet, capable of forty passengers, malls and having a cruising speed of cornmission construct und Rervics The of these vessels. whirh are given in the English selientific jour nal, Discovery, show a luxurious cabin hall and ten four-berth tions somewhat similar The work of construe tion is L$ ted to take two years, and the service will probaly insugu details a social KE to those of he It i= anticipated that the journey over three days, and the re the longer time on the eastward course due to Seville will he the Europeau ter Buenos Aires is an unsatisfac variable winds ' in Agony. Everything had gone weil with the newly married couple. Directly after their honeymoon they had taken rooms in & hotel and so they had no housekeeping worries to mar their happiness. Disillusionment came when they took a furnished house at a seaside town, sweet young Angelica undertaking to look after the cooking. It was far from being a success. The pastry was always as hard as a brick and the puddings—weil ! One day they had a picnic on the seashore and were sitting watching the waves, when Angelica exclaimed dramatically : “How the sea moans!” “No wonder,” replied her husband pessimistically, “I have Just throws some of your cake into it.” He Knew. Halfway through the gecond act the heroine, after having been left starv- ing with a bunch of children, and gen- erally having been “put through it” got tired of this sort of treatment and shot the villain dead, “What have I done?” she cried In ime prssioned tones, “Shot show, gnilery, What He Needed, Sampeon— He's hashinl, Deliah- Encouragement? He needs a cheering section~Punch Rowl, Popular Cloche Is Reign Supreme Over All Headgear. Ome of the surprises of the fashion world this year 1s the persistency with which the smuli cloche re- mains In favor, asserts au writer In the Washington Star. Milllyers seem quite oblivious to the fact that other types might be evolved or that a change chapeau only close-fitting models, pecting linery helmet und The result is that the unsus- purchuser mil- establishment and finds many for the flupper with Knots or coils of long simply can’t he poked under the glove-fitting crowns, so the oar your own walks into an designed resses bob be model varies a Although each ers; they all follow the One, of light Allee of tiny rule of ili blue cloche, felt, hax several front may feed FOows nt so that run pattern sliver nt the sliver them has {i through draped on A third Sprays through Another ribbons he in lds of ribbon openings each side ueefully against the crown is trimmed with long, droop of feathers, dyed In lor con trastin,g co pends on the beauty of a tunes, soft silver its appeal A snappy costume suit is rather un- usual, for it consists of a one-plece severely plain, and has a uar- low the kneelline, chenille sud has rulsed surface that The fabric Is called ® soft, velvet-like Afternoon Costume Suit of Beige Che. nille and Sable Squirrel, pattern, Sable squirrel it, forming an choker and part of the coat adds a touch of costume and serves, tening for the are interesting. cuffed in fur, might be expected. they are finished with wide folds of self-material, exceptionally collar banding the lower { besides, as fas The instead collar, for fw White Wool Spats Are i i ! i | Coat of Leopard Skin Very Soft and Warm This very smart street coat of Many of the leading manufacturers fashion's requests have produced mar. velous results in combination with wool, which satisfactorily meet eold- wenther demands, There is on market now a new idea In a visible spat. It is patterned of finest Novelties Will Help low and new If you are ill, feeling Lappy, a new frock of trimming somewhere peps up your and makes And, if a lowness of If upon you just a= nother, clothes in un Ing your frites Gur evel =» nhout spirily the costuine slek ness nD ane wonderfully cover puts seek “rey RE season is passing into why of or not you « not lvok to the state Your make the to ree whether regenerations fn the lirection to end of saving y Han ust ut n't you girl say f the year, clothes i old this spe site erfeect) that afford a whole new ist for the purpose of and ust can reviving her sunken spirits on a of i B have n she at that ance new dress that only not old She this waa ner with vers CEpense, so that she can take a len st on the process of her own home do ean in this wanner take excursion of her own into the of modern nerve trealment, knows but she he os precedent -—at least for most lmportant ean add a luster in nd little chance a toring She a little methods and tablishing herself, which comeern at any who may is her rate Youth the Keynote. keynote of the distinguished, dignity that attractive The season promises to one when dominant of is the result of using extraordinary richness nnd embellishing fur modes is hy a The new youth, however, is immensely Foes will be the note This of luxury fashion, materials and beauty it costly il these trimmings and em w preclation of its value as a decora- Brief Fashion News of Interest to All Women Slanting lines ure smart In millinery, wraps and gowns, Ribbons lace up the broad brim of ‘urls tricomn. . Drapery, tiers and bouflfant effects are fashion's favorites Bands of bright green suede trim a thinnest hose cannot be detected, The matter of gloves is quite por tant In extending the right hand of good fellowship, Sleeves are long or not at all, and sleeves are the dictates for the glove world, are times when gloves are ignored, but they are hound to be heard from in the winter season. An air of dis. tinction ean be created most decidedly The gauntlet cuff as many variations as straps in the shoe kingdom. The elaborations of ine ings are t60 numerous to mention, The individual must direct Many a glove earries with it n strap or volle, riotous In color and sheerest gant whim, ————— a—— For Lace Curtains, Starch rots lace enrtaing and should Use gum arable Instead, gum in water, iran will not he aed, Masolve one ounce of michntf pint of bolling md hottie, keeping 0 Arnhile i The straight, tubelike beltless frock A motif of black valture is used at the side of a biack velvet cloche, At present printed fabrics seem to have stepped out of the limelight Quantities of rich lace drip from the Embroidery of rhinestones on lace or velvet is exquisite for evening wear The rolled brim of the large hat usunlly ends In an ornament at one side, Bands of Pompellan red embroidery trim a blue serge dress In Russian style. Bronze huckles are effective on Spanish-hecled slippers of brown suede, Shirred brown satin Inces the up- turned brim of a hat of brown hat. ter's plush, Motifs of «llveredged val lance are need on the houffant skirt of a frock of vellow fallle, Over n slip of coral erepe de chine fa posed a silverhrocade bodice and un skirt of silver net, A boulfant dance frock of rose taille fn senlloped twoetier skirt om hroldedod in ellver, Motifs of brown grosgrain rihhou are need at the back of a. small hint of sand-oolored velvet. i KITCHEN CABINET E= (@h 1923, Western Newspaper Union.) Puddings, my friend, do a mission fulnil; They add to the dinner and also the bill, They causes men to wish, with ar- dor they may, That the neal which foretells them ourtne three times a duy. WHAT TO EAT The dally thinking ap sensonabl», reasonable, economical, and with wminlmum amount of work is not the easiest thing a housewife haus to do in plan- ning her meals, Some cooks find the breakfast a | problem of “ bard weal 10 plan; the of reasonably shmple easy to prepare, digestible and whole- | some, sulted to the Individual as to | health, and occupation. In gen the favored breakfast menu may fruit In season, cereal with cream | and sugar or without sugar, eggs, toust and Omitting the eggs, suu- | Suge may be served with cakes In enslest However, It should mens, be nu be coffee, hot For luncheon codfish, baked POPOvers, potatoes and | canned | Another--8liced cold went, scalloped with teu Dinner—Vegetable soup. roast beef, with the roast, baked apples and served with a small cup cake frosted with chocolate, cof- fee Another—A {1 Ww tn codfish ge salad HeEgsert chowder, cold | or alileg Jolinny cake Crip ' i } Ban ~fic3il together | f al sna Lomon Whips, nt cupfuls ter u mon Two two low rind of a Soften cupfuls rs geialin in hot sirup i the sifted into Caramel Bread * 1 1113? Pudding Caramel. | ] f sl add KIBET BY IRAT A « mii scalded n dissolved wread « minutes i Add two-thirds of a cupful of i sugar. onelialf «easpoonful of salt and | tablespoonful of Add to e first misture buttered | Serve sweetened und | : “rims rs ent two oegcs one vanilia turn inte 1 and bake one hour Cen. vanilla i { i pudding di vith whipped Savored with The art of puttering consists of doing for yourself slowly and in- efficiently, what you can pay some “ne else lo do for you quickly and well It is hard work that you de not have sirenuous loafing that invites soul «Atkinson Kimball do the FOR THE COOKY JAR Small keep are cookies that will | at this sen | and desirable son, when much taining is done. A well | stocked couk jar or cake | box gives the housewife & comfortable feeling of as surance, i Ball Cakes.—Sift all to- gether, two cupfuls of | pastry flour, one tea- | spoonful of baking pow- | der, two teaspoonfuls of | cinnamon, one-fourth of cakes most enter ful of sugar, three eggs unbeaten. one Mix well balls the size of Bake on well-greased cooky Caraway Nibbles.—Take one cupful | of raised bread dough, two table | i Scald one cupful of milk, add the one well-beaten egg and one and one- half tablespoonfuls of caraway seeds. Add flour to knead, let rise until doubie inch sheet and cut into small biscuits, Place in a greased pan two inches apart and let rise until double its bulk; bake, remove the biscults. split open and return te the oven split side up to brown, Doft Molasess Cookies Take one cupful each of shortening, brown sugar, Porto Rico molasses, sour milk, two tenspoonfuls of soda, one teaspoonful each of salt, ginger, clanamon, one tablespoonful of vinegar, with about five eupfuls of pastry flour. Cream the shortening, add the sugar, molnsses and cour milk, Sift three cupfuls of the flour with the dry Ingredients, add oll ont in amd ent into desired Bake fifteen minutes. 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