Yerckel Married His Cook 8 By FANNIE HURST (® by MoClure Newspaper Syndicate.) (WNU Bervice) HEN Yerckel married his housekeeper and cook, the usual hullabaloo took place. Ought to be ashamed, Won- der Virgie doesn't turn in her grave, Has he no shame? At least if she were young and good-looking, but a great big rangy dishwasher like Sim- mons ! Certainly Simmons was no beauty. Forty, rawboned, with an angular face and an angular body, she was a sur- prising successor to the first Mrs. Yerckel, who had been a mildly pre- possessing matron, endowed with qualities which fitted her even over and above her husband, for the posi- tion his wealth established. Yerckel, a bullder who had grown rich in a booming city, hesitated not at all over this second alliance. With- in twenty months after the death of a first wife, whom he mourned, he turned gratefully to marriage with the woman who had came in to take charge of his household after the disintegra- tion following the death of his help mate had set in on the domestic af fairs. For ten years previous to this, Sim- mons had been housekeeper at one of the larger local hotels, She had effi- clency, speed, handled her. servants well, was not above taking a hand at the cooking and Immediately estab- shed herself as overlord in the ser vants’ quarters where discipline had been thrown to the winds since the death of Mrs, Yerckel She was a sociable soul, garrulous, fond of sitting a long hour over an afternoon cup of tea and after her arrival the meni among the servants came to he something almost as much of a ritual as the meal pre- viously served in the long panelled din- ing room upstairs, That was part of the success of Sim- mons with her staff. She made life below stalrs attractive, granted long hours of respite from duty In return for exceptional service during working hours, and presided at the dining table as if she were of a household. Good, homey, salty conversation flowed when Simmons presided at her table of eight servants, including a fine fellow of a chauffeur, named Shard. It was said among the domestics, that Yerckel! himself, com. ing accident ¥ to the try one even: happened to overhear one of these congenial and thereupon fell In love with his house- keeper, Whatever the month following, and at forty, with long years of do her, Adelaide Sir head of a twenty-room home, one of the wealthiest men In munity and hel tion that automatically upon her shoulders as the hushand. The expected happened. pertaining to the new soc mons abhorred, The ners In the panelled dining which she had from the kite! eame anathema to were something to dreas they took place, and for every snub she received from “ti wounds bled In the secret places of her heart. It must be said for Simmons that she succeeded In keeping practically all of this from her husband. She presided, coldly It is true, at his table. but with sufficient dignity to carry off the oceasions. She had no small talk, no artifices, no beauty, but somehow, there was about this graceless woman, a stability, a firm, earthy quality of the homely things of life, that made her rather magnificent. Her care of Yerckel was superb. Her concern for his well-being. her pation with creature and Godly things, religions woman : reverent towards the spirituality of the great figures of her Bible, and vigorous in her condemnations of those who. In her opinion, violated the ideals of right Hving. The pompous, ambitious, wordly men, with pompous, ambitious, world. ly wives, who came to dine at the table of Yerckel, left her eold, unani- mated and In rigid, although secret dis- approval of their aspirations and ideas. What was there to discuss with these women who were self-conscious of their God; to whom the homely chores of life were forbidden subjects. and who talked along the lines of frivoll- ties and shallow pastimes that were not only allen, but almost unintel ligible to Simmons, Your never dared, with these women, as in the sanctum of the dining room where she had presided as housekeep- er, discuss the goodiy, Godly aspects of every day living. God. Cookery. Toll. The women who came to dine at the table of Yerckel took pride In the facts that thelr interests had not to do with such. Country club, styles, bridge, motor cars, servant problems were toples that skidded lightly around, / Sometimes it seemed to Simmons, pre. siding there In a world which was re. mote and allen to her, that her heart was a pool for the tears she was In. wardly shedding for the old days. The old days of service, rather than these flaccid ones of being served, Fortunately, to the hour of his death, Yerckel, whose affection for her was evening gervants' mistress servants’ pan- occasions within a six- were CASE, they married, y the history of behind mons found herself labor wife of the com ress to a social posi- descended wife of her Everything ial life Sim- long solemn din. room, viewed door, be. Functions weeks before ion side he r. he set™ ace. She was a deep and his admiration great, was to know little, If anything, of this, So far as he was concerned, five years after their marriage he found himself on his deathbed with a sense of pain at being obliged to pass from mortal relationship with this woman who had served him so well and beau- tifully as wife. It was after his death came the shock concerning his complicated state of mind where she was concerned. He bequeathed her his fortune, amount- ing to close onto a million, with but one proviso. In the event of her re- marriage, within a period of five years, Simmons was to forfeit the fortune meanwhile to be held in trust for her, Apparently, it was an expression of the vagary of a mind that was snagged with jealousy, the restriction of a man who had it in him to Impose a dras- tic influence from his grave. After all, where a million dollars wns concerned, it would not con- ceivably be hard for any woman to abide by such limitations, But Simmons did nothing of the sort. Within two years, she became the wife of the one-time chauffeur of the Yerckel's household, over whose needs she had so often presided In those days when she ruled the des- tinles of the servants’ dining room. The community, the press of the en- over this Yerckel widow, was marrying was also held up as a paragon of a man, who, of a few years, would permit his bride-to-be to sacrifice a fortune of a million dollars. Apparently, in the minds of Sim- mons and her husband Shard, were never any doubts, riage dle down; they removed to an- other city; they set up their house- hold In the gardener's of a vast estate upcn which he was the head chauffeur, There are two adopted children now, and Simmons, while not the active housekeeper, has charge of the market ing, linens and silver of the tablishment on the hill There is something vast, and quiet about life as it flows on in the gardener’s cottage. cotinge large es- wise New Englanders Balked at Idea of “Servants” One of the characteristics of New England speech which have almost dis- appeared Is the by the early Inhabitants of the verb “to serve.” Whe old Argonauts of racy, the people of the Mayflow- the Arbella, to New they were tired of serving, “The writes, In the Tran To them, the word “servant” infinitely they might some suppression en those demo er and land came Eng joston distasteful. Conscien tiously as It i applied to the ne- groes that were Imported spasmodieal- iy, or to the Indians whom they edly—or bolished it, except nes be wick. (A hose blood at along the lowest If the ciret revengefully—enslaved, derable inst affected lines of contact.) of the Puritans sometimes to necessitate helpers, that Is what they called them: “help.” Those who had been servants in England they called “hired men” or “hired girls The universal, and It prevailed cons element, w theirs imstances appeared usage became tury. Old people who still live knew not the words All workers for help.” Not even meal was “serve” or “servant.” “hired WaRes the “served "-<it was “Mary.” sald the housewife to hired help, “you may dish the dinner now." And Mary was a member of the family. So was Hiram, the hired man. After the process of sending here “bound persons” from England and Ireland ceased, there was not a “servant” In New England, This trick of nomenciature was real- ly a great triumph of democratic prin- ciples. It proved that the idea of so- cial equality went “all the way through the souls of the New England people” It was only through the accumulation of wealth and the decay of real de mocracy, incident to a wide difference of dally habit, that the “servant” came back to us. Even then he—and she had to be imported. But gradually, at least In certain spots, the capabilit lunkeyism was redeveloped In New England race. That did not flourish freely. There was a time when the nabobs of the North shore, or some of them at least, had Yankee flunkeys. They are scarce now. Not even now does the New England race take kindly to “service.” were most elaborate “dished ™ her St. Fillan's Bells The crude quadrangular bells of fron and bronze found In Scotland and invariably associated with the name of a saint, date back in some cases to the Beventh century. They may have been used as church bells or for exorcising evil spirits. They vary In size, some of them standing nearly n foot high. One of St. Filian's bells Iny on a tombstone in Stratfillan kirk- yard for the cure of lunacy and other disorders until stolen by an English tourist In 1708. It was returned to Scotland and in 1860 was deposited In the Queen Street museum, Edinburgh. Odd Bird Homes Communities of social weavers of South Afriea construct an umbrella. shaped roof In a tree, beneath which may be 300 bird homes. An acacia tree, with a straight, smooth stem, that predaceous animals eannot climb, is often selected. Bower birds are also characterized by a remarkable habit of constructing bowers or runs, which have nothing to do with nest. Ing. but are apparently bullt for sport and esthetic satisfaction, ! ERE you have It, dear followers of fashion, who are ever seeking the latest. It's just out-—the coat which takes on a dual personality. it looks like a dress but in reality Is ¢ bona fide coat, Who cares If appearances are de celtful, If a coat which looks like a dress can “make good” as a spring wrap which Is just the very thing to wear over one's gay print silk frock or which does duty on week-end trips as an admirable traveling costume. It's because have the are of the which looks where a coat! heavy for a balmy spring day. It's no secret on they are dressma uniined and iker touch that they coveted wearable type well and appropriate ike cont would seem too the part of the gner that the deliberate alm is to simulate a dress In every detall, so far as Is possible, of these new and mysterfous coats. Which Is to say that the materia’ In the first place must have a dressy look and be light eight. This must be soft sleeved, unlined, button trimmed most likely, and it Is almost sure to on the new wrap-around “lines” that ma‘ter the smart looking around dresses which are the rage at the present moment and the coat which Is a cont but looks like a dress, are that much alike In appearancs they might easily be taken for twins It Is also part of the plan that these coats continue their camouflage in that they maintain flat dresslike necklines. Many of them are collar less while others adopt a scarf drape such as might grace dny of the new springtime frocks, The coats pictured (yes, they are really and truly coats and not coat desi cont take For wrap ' dresses as one might surmise) choose soft-draped necklines rather than you the to go coliarless. If, have your heart however, set on a collariess wrap, the beauty about the model showr to the right in the picture is that flat fur ecapelet-scarf is de tachable and It ean be adjusted to sult the eaprice of its wearer. The skirt of this dressiike coat buttons all the way le-front. The diagonal top Is also a style of note The cont is made crepe and the cape scarf is black gal As to the sleeve its up the si giant of its blouse feature f thi ! n woolen yak, other cont may be tured, sted ance the hh serves "he met and but an tons on the bet shion's enll, stnble or bracelet sieeve as above mentioned is an very Interesting play {a made to innovation which has Many an frock § ble duly because come into this season of its sleeves ving a rubber drawsiring In ite hemline, can be pushed up or down short puff type or length or to the wrist, thus tuning it to more or less formal or Informal! wear. Speaking of the coat which aspires to look like a dress. In some Instances it neither Is belted or buttoned but fastens with a soft-tied bow of self fabric. Just now it is the cost made of lightweight we preferably a which Is holding the center of but milder days com. the prospect Is that modes of this be fashioned of handsome preferably black navy do do whic h, ha to 0 elbow wien, crepe the stage, with ing t genre will coating silks, or helge, (©. 1922, Western Newspaper Unlony SPORTS COSTUMES REMAIN PRACTICAL Once agaln the scarf ties up with most every sports costume has a The practical note continues to be held for sports clothes, that is, for sports things that are to see active duty. Country clothes are a trifle more dressy, with more decorative de to look the part properly. We think that the new things for sports and country year will meet with your approval gince they show that careless, casual look that really is the result of much calculated effort. Jersey Is the favored material, used of course, In various fancy weaves, But whatever the type of sports frock or suit, the scarf Is omnipresent. lend. ing its color and softness to the scheme, Chic Afternoon Frock Leader in Popularity The little afternoon frock lis growing ap. It Is becoming sophisticated, veil. Ing its simplicity In a most subtle man. ner, There's no doubt that the “little” frock has become an essential part of our wardrobe, Many women all but live in the little frock of black satin or crepe de chine, as they find It fits Into almost every scheme and confers a charming, youth ful look on the wearer. Overdone clothes are definitely on the way out, for we have realized that nothing adds years and heaviness to the figure as does the overtrimmed elaborately made frock of rich mate rial. And so the frock that used to be the Cinderella of the wardrgbe has wow become the most popular frock of all BUTTONS TO NECK By CHERIE NICHOLAS - Here is a very pleasing version of an early spring suit dress made in an intriguing material combining zephyr and durene yarns in a wafflelike con: struction that has depth and sheerness at ‘he same time. The empire waist. line, which Incidentally is creeping higher and higher even in daytime clothes, is subtly treated here. The flannel cuffs which mateh the vestee are removable. The seaming of the gored skirt Is a feature. The vestee buttons right up to the neck-because higher necklines are very fashionable, Of course, one or two buttons may be left unfastened If the high neckline 1s not flattering. . Be eauty Talks| By MARJORIE DUNCAN Famous Beauty Expert What to Do About It clated with nervousness and Im- paired health generally. See your phy- siclan to make sure you are in good { health, If ‘the condition is merely temporary and not the result of any organic difficulty the application of a skin tonic, witeh hazel, or the follow- ing solution should help. Have your druggist make up an antl perspiration lotion of one ounce tincture of bella: donna to two ounces of aicohol, Pat on the hands a few times a day and allow to dry. The skin tonle or witch hazel sheuld be used the same way. A corn Is nature's way of saying | your shoes are too tight. Your toes are sensitive, you know, and your shoe is pressing down too hard on your toes. By and by nature pits the cal- lous we recognize as corns on the toes to pretect the delicate tissues from The first thing to do | Is to get a better fitting pair of shoes, Then use a good corn cure. There are many on the market, A very deft | hand can remove the ecellous with a sharp Instrument the feet remained In hot water for about fifteen nfter hive very minutes, But far better than either the corn cure, corn plaster or cutting is a visit to a reputable chiropodist. It Is very Important to treat your skin while reducing, as it needs special care in order to avoid flabbiness or a drawn, haggard look. Quite time ago I had a group of experi. ment with a trea ich proved highly successful. | skin wus ¢ . Mn A Dourisi- thoroughly ing cream and cream a ted and gent penetrated the emollient thu a treatm some women tment wh irst the nsed, Then y emol- this pat- The astrin- htened while softened, lient— quite strong astringent over face avol Such skin smooth, the muscles tau While on the subje f reducing, me warn you not t duce it ta gay not} ; of its detrimental effect on general let fast N10 too lest 11 from the sl Freckles cannot be remov quickly,” fo ren for each ear der and per Apply to dry, rem paste, with cool wat cream. * » * Three Sides to Your Face HERE may other vital urishing be two sides to every but there are three sides > your face. No doubt you are familiar with the full-face re flection you a y see in your mirror. mately know the right If 3 then each differs rather issue, But do you inti profile—and the | you know also that radically from the other . eft? u do, Precious few faces are perfectly balanced. And no matter, for slight asymmetry is said to indicate in- terest and versatility. But, pro- nounced lack of balance can by careful! study, adjustment of make- up and coiffure be minimized. An elaborate study of the “three sides of your face” will tell you why | the triple mirror Is so necessary and so valuable to every beautyloving woman, The fullface view, which ! 18 the one we ourselves are most fa- miliar with, Is usually the kindest of { the three. But others see the iwo oth- | er sides. So let us study ourselves | and see ourselves as others see us and | strive to make each of the three ple | tures a very perfect one Buying a new hat--and a new, thriil- ing experience each should be—should ! mean a very careful study in front of a triple mirror. Your own experience | ean teach you more than any beau- tician, for every face is a law unto | itself, You can suddenly discover that | a little asymmetrical turn or twist on | one side and a different treatment on the other will serve to enhance each | profile view, without in the least de. | tracting from the full-face picture. That is precisely why the triccornered | hats with the third corner placed | here, there and everywhere were be | coming to so many women. Don't | choose a hat because it gives the wax | mannequin an intriguing air. How does it fit your face? And how does it enhance every one of the three views? That aubtle art—the application of makeup-should also provide food for study, with the triple mirror as your constant helpmate. Vanity? Indeed | not. Precigion and perfection to an exacting degree Is what you are striv- ing for. Scrutinize your makeup from all three views. The profile usually tells the truth, And often rouge placed a wee bit differently on one cheek almost imperceptibly so, of course, a bit higher or lower or extending out. ward a little more-will give the face more balance and more beauty. This applies, of course, to your colf. fure, ton, And this is the reason for the Introduction of so much swirling and Indulation and the unbalanced balr arrangements, €@, 1932, Dell Syndicate, )~WNU Service When TEETHING makes HIM FUSSY One of the most important things you can do to make a teething Duby comfortable is to see that itt bowels do thelr work of carrying - waste matter promptly and regular- ly. For this nothing is better than Castoria, a pure vegetable prepara- tion specially made for bables and children. Castoria acts so gently you can give it to young infants to re lieve colle, Yet it is always effective, for older children, too. 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