i '4 h 1 U, '. Y-;; fj .' W VJ' h VF t v "I ' ' iff h tfV .iite.ii , -, jxf. lW,Ai v'zv .,-f" fy jiVP' . .v f"j-..4t ;vvp & v y VBVENIN( PUBLIO EDUEil-telEADEIiPHlA; FESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1918, -' fc ft m m, m VL n 0 -H. l h 0 -? t Mis, j i4nc? So They Were Married Episode Two-(Each Others Friends) ' By HAZEL DBYO BATCtlELOR CoturteM. tilt, bu FWo Ltttrer Co. CHAPTER VII FV 1lrAnT11A opened ths door for hor. lAZ AVI "Why. Mlso Iluth," she exclaimed, 'ST'1' ikdly It must .b admitted. Martha liV-A was very fond of Iluth. IKMK. "Iluth," exclaimed Mr, nowland1, ap- V. tutarlnv In thA rtnnr nf thft UVlnB room. tfl "TOTiv ilur whnt hrlnira ion here, at this time? Where Is Scottr Now, Iluth had Just two wifys of pro cedure. She could tell her mother that Bcott had left her to go out to dinner and receive her mothor's sympathy and lnrtlrnollnn nr nhaVntlld stand by Scott and her own pride and act as thoueM Bcott had gone out with ncr own iuu Approval. To do nuth credit she chose the fatter course. t She strolled nonchalantly tnto her own old room nd slipped out of her coat She took tho hatpin out of her hat and threw the hat Jtatlf carelessly on the bed. She powdered her noso and then turned toward her mother with her face wreathed In smiles. x ,. 'Uave you had dinner?" ' "No ; come out, tear. Martha will fix ' place." Whurn'n nnhhv?" "He's gone down 'to have dinner with the Burkes. Thero's going- to be a mov ing picture entertainment and Mrs. Burke Is taking about eight of the boys. What Is It, Ruth? Have you anything to tell me? You act uo strangely, tear." . Iluth opened her eyes wide. "Oh," he exclaimed, "you mean because I blew in on you this way without Scott. Well, I'U tell you about It. Scott Is staying downtown for dinner tonight nd I went to a bridge thlB afternoon an expected to go homo. Then I de cided that I might aB well have dinner With you, and here I am." "I' "Where is Scott having dinner?" "Oh, with some men." fAnd he left you homo alone?" "Why, of course, mother, I want Scott to see his men friends. I dxn't want to have him feel that he is tied to my apron strings." Martha had gone out of the room, and Mrs. Rowland took advantage of her absence. She shook her head dis approvingly. "I don't approve of It, mjf dear. You'll find you'ro all wrong Ir&'ndoptlng these principles with Scott. A,rnarrled man should stay at home with his wife, and if ho goes out he should tako her with him. How do. you know he's with his men friends? Do you know just where he Is?" "Oh, mother, of course I did not make Soon tell me Just whero he would be all evening. You don't mean to say that you think he would1 ever deceive me." "No, of course not, but I don't like It, Just the same. For a long- time I haven't approved of Scott's attitude toward marriage ; it's too lax, lie takes Mince Pie for Christmas t( All you k A Christmas dinner without mince pie . would be like Christmas Eve without Santa Claus. This year get ATMORE'S MINCE MEAT Atmore's is already sweetened and ready for the pie. No chopping of fruits, no cleaning or paring and in Atmore's you get a Mince Meat blending that has been famous for generations. Order, Atmore's today and have a delicious, economical and nutri tious Christmas dessert. Every Grocer Sells Atmore's Mince Meat l. I Gy JTtm M lte IWafc.V H HJ(B V MM BBH '&'t I ATMORE & SON J7 f JEJM pi te I Philadelphia Jf, , fcfflQ fflv$ - ' I iW akriBrssl 1 plSSrfl ATMOlflEl'S UBERTY FRUIT CAKE , : ,9miMM1gM Made With Atmore's Minc Meat you too much for panted whsn he ought to realise that he is more than fortunate In having you." "I think I'm fortunate In having him' 'Oh, nonsense, child t No man it good enough for a girl like you. "When a man is fortunate enough to have a gooff woman he ought to do everything in his power fon her comfort and happiness." If IlUth had tnM that truth oh. wmiM have agreed with everything her mother said; but she was resolved to keep fctr named proDiems to herself, above all. auer mat conversation that had so dls CUSled her that afternoon, i. ' "Mother," she said after 'a few mln- uies, -i aont tmnk it' fair to a man to tell intimate things about him to one's inenas, ao you?" "A girl can tell her mother everythtnr. I knew that you tad something to tell me wnen you came in," Ruth laughed. "Oh, but I haven't. was referring to this afternoon. The girls all talked about their husbands scandalously. I was ashamed. On, I couldn't talk that way about Soott to any one ; I think It is disgusting." "You are probably exaggerating, Ruth, The girls did not mean any harm. All young married women like to exchange commences; ivs natural.' "I think It's dishonorable. Every sin gle girl was betraying a sacred confi dence. I don't believe men do those things. I can't Imagine men gossiping In such a sordid way." "Most men are far more prross In their laix." "I think It's worse to be dlshonor- aoie. "Ruth, Ruth, ivhere do you get these ruaicai iacas. you aon't know what you'ro talklnr about, child." "Well, let's not talk about It, mother t we re getting Into an argument. MarthaJi as the woman came tnto the room at that moment with the coffee, "I see you're juai vuu hi mailing lemon pie as ever. I miss it ever so much." When Ruth. and her mother finally went Into the living room Ruth realised that she was bored. This was the first time she I.ad spent with her mother mute ner marriage, -asiae rrom running over in the daytime for a few minutes or naving ainner at nome with Scott, m.oii, i uuurne, iinnR were amerent, She looked at the clock. Dr.w .i She wondered how late Scott would "h! Had he telephoned t.er? Would he do mm uuem un, sne was miserable. In spite of what she had aald to her mother. She did want Soott to be dlf. ferent, and yet she wouldn't for the worm oxcuuniEe places vmn any one it knew. Tamorrnw. ItuHi msmii ama ..4 rendlnr moments waiting-.) med is the Crust" Atniore's does the rest Most Grocers Sell Also Atmore's fWA JK fBk Adventures . With a Christmas Purse TTK)R the school teacher now. how JP much more sensible It would be for all the children to put together and give her a nloe basket of fruit, than for each one to take a little sift, which chances are ten to one she cannot use. Of course, these baskets of fruit peed not bo for teaohers only. They tare lovely flat bas kets with the most luscious tempting fruit bananas, grapes, apples, pears 'and each piece Is so ruddy and perfect. It almost looks like wax. But I asfttire you the fruit doesn't taste like It I There baskets are priced at 15. "There," says my mother, with a sigh of relief, "now If anybody gets sick and we have to have the doctor, there's a nice clean spick and spnn room." And we all tease her about her preparedness, and love her for It. The little night lamp for a Xmas suggestion. Is, I suppose designed primarily for when one Is sick, and has to have the doctor, but It makes a very attractive addition to the toilet table, and w therefore ornamental art well as. useful. Standing probably six Inches high, It Is shaped exactly like a real lamp with large round base, antf Is pale blue, or white with black edging. A really neat attractive service frame would make a welcome gift. Virtually every one nas somebody in the service and most of us have his picture. Aside from Its being ao appropriate to put that pioture in a service frame, I think It would please him Immensely. These frames I saw are for dresser or table, and are khaki colored, of a material that somewhat resembles canvas. At the upper left hand corner are the two let tera "IT. 8." In copper colored metal, ana unaer mo-oval wnicn holds the o c- turo Is a narrow strip of copper bearing the woras, "in tno service" above which is his insignia. The frame, which costs $1, Is tho kind you yourself would be aatisnca to give, or giaa to receive. DOWN STAIRS STORE . 1 'lljfffrB.PWLTlTtlniHQ-r JHi i'r 1 trSJSrwJF ' Blouses For a Woman's 'Christmas Gift Many of the now, plain, tailored kind that so many women like have Just popped In. Striped tub Bilks at $3.25 are made with convertible collars and turn-back cuffs. In many pretty stripes. A natural color pongee waist with a convertible collar and turn back cuffs is $3.75 and unusual at its price. Plain whito or striped madras blouses in tailored styles are $1.50. A whito linene blouse that could bo given to a maid is $1.75. (Market) Glove Specials for 1 All the Family For Children 50c a pair or floecrj-lhwu' ptray or khaki - color fabric gloves. 85c tt Pa,r for flne 'abrlc gloves in gray or khakt with a warm mohair fleoce lining. SI 65 a Plr ior fin0 quality v gray suede gloves, overseam sewn, with a fleece lining. For Men 65c a pair for gray or " khaki color fabric gloves with fleece lin ing8' $1.50 B Pft,r or tan CBPsWn gloves, outscam sewn and lined with fleece. For Women 75c a P'r or flceced fabric gloves with a leather binding and two clasps at the wrist: in gray, black or khaki. 1 35 a pa'r or women's Jpl, strap-wrist wool cloth gloves, outseam sewn, in khaki, gray or ox ford. i CK a pair for similar gloves in oxford gray with longer cuffs and embroidered backs. (Central) Pretty Christmas ' Neckwear At Half Price There are dainty net jabots, trimmed with lace. Pleated organdie collars in pretty pastel shades and white. Plain white satin or brocaded jatln collars. Dainty net collars and organdie lets, some trimmed with lace and hand embroidered. 50c. (Central) 1200 Yards of Pretty SILKS Special AH the pretty silks that women like to receive for Christmas gifts. They are marked at less than their f orraer prices. 500 yards of messallne, in many colors both light and dark 35 inches wide, at $1.35 a yard. 500 yards of crepe do chine, in light and dark colorand plity of black, 40 inches wide, at $1.55 200 "yards of. wash satin, all white, 36 Inches wide, at $1.25 a yftrd' (Central) Special Marquisette - Half-Sash Curtains at 60c a Pair These special curtains havo hemstitched borders and arc flnUhedall ready to hang on the rods'. You may choose white or ecru. (Cheiuut) Little Ones of 2 to 6 Must Be Warm Warm little fleece-lined drawer lecglngs in gray button up on each side, have elastic at tho waist and at the foot. Special at $1.50. (Central)' Extra-Size House Frocks , Special at $3 Straight-line house frocks In blue. Javender or"black-and-whlte checked gingham are in sizes 4a to 52, .. 111 LjlJ Busy Days, Lively Days In The Down Stairs Store At Wanamaker's Delightful Frocks For Afternoon and Evening Festivities , It looks like thero are going to be real paitics this year, and things are moro festive than they havo bean in many seasons. Hence, without doubt, tho groat call for afternoon and oventng frocks. Tricolette Frocks Arc Half Price at $18.75 They are In navy and black and havo collars of satin. The bodices are lined with silk and tho frocks aro very simply and prettily made. Crepe Meteor Dresses, $35 Deautlful frocks in individual models many of Fronch inspira tion. Thoy arc in navy, black and taupe with lpvely drapings. And a Qreat Many Charming Dancing Frocks Layer upon layer of tulle, in rainbows of color, is used over silvor cloth and silver lace. On tho bodices there are wee garlands, dear little bows and much shining metallic ribbon. Every frock is fresh and new nnd the prices aro quite low $15, $22.75 and $23.75. (Market) White Petticoats Special at $1.50 Soft white nainsook petticoats have embroidery flounces with pink or blue ribbon run through beading. (Central) Little Button on Suits , Special at $3, '$3.50 and $4. For wee lads of 2M years to 6. tho little suits have trousers of green, brown, cadet or Copen hagen blue heavy wash suiting that is so durable. The waists are of closely woven whito loan. Some suits have belts, others havo not. One new 6ailor style shows white lacing. (Central) Gifts for the Home-Lover Luncheon cloths' of satin-finished cotton damusk aro hem stitched. Vou have several de signs to choose from. Table cloths, 36 inches square, are $1.25; 45 inches square, $1.75. Mercerized damask breakfast and dinner cloths are $1.50, $2 to $5.25 each. Cotton damask napkins are hemmed at 16c and 20c each. Heavy mercerized cotton dam ask napkins, 21 inches sqdaro, are $3 a dozen. (Cheitnnt) 400 Pair of Women's andGirls' Walking Shoes Special at $2.85 a Pair They are good, sensible shoes of dull black leather with low heels, rather round toes with double tips and welted soles. All sizes from 2V to 7. , Slippers for All from Dad down to the small girl are very moder ately priced. You will do well to see our large assort ment the first thing when you come in town. And what about rubber boots for the children? The small boys, especially, want them for Christmas. You can get boots for all of them In the Down Stairs Shoe Store. (Chestnut) Men's Shoes $4.75 a Pair Dull black or dark tan leather is well wrought Into shoes on Eng lish lasts in tho way that men like. Black kidskin shoes aro on wide-toe lasts In blucher stylo with heavy, welted soles. For the Boy Boy's dark tan or dull black leather shoes in sizes 10 to 6 aro S3 to .84.50 a pa.lr. WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORi Lace-Trimmed Scarfs Evidently a great many people are going to get these pretty scarfB for Christmas, judging by the number that we havo been selling every day. They aro most attractive dresser scarfs, with white linene centers and deep edgings of laco in ten different patterns. Size 17x50 inches at $1. (Chestnut) Bits of Frilly Loveliness Special at $3.85 They aro matinees as short negligees nre called delicately formed of crepe de chino in lav ender, pink or blue. Of course, there is laco lots of it and that adds to the prettiness. These arc most opportune for gift giving. (Centrnl) Pretty Envelope Chemises Special at $3 The whole top of each one is of pink satin. The lower part is of soft pink crepe voile and they aro joined with unusually good inscitlon. For Christmas gifts you would want nothing prettier. (Centrnl) 100 Fine New Suits for Boys are Special at $12.50 They are warm, good looking suits of gray or brown mixed cheviots for boys of 7 to 18 years. Every one is all wool, well tailored -and strongly made to stand the wear that a young boy will give it. The coats are single breasted with loose buckled belts and vertical pockets and are lined with mohair, serge or Venetian. The trousers are all lined and the seams are re-enforced. (Gallery, Market) Serge Skirts In Big Plaids Special Nothing quite so smart for; Winter wearing as these big, dark plaids. Tho ground is navy blue and dark green and the plaid is in light gray, brown or taupe. All the skirts are box-pleated and the material is heavy. Special at $15. Corduroy Skirts, $5.65 Thes'o nre gathered across the back and plain across the front, where there are two inset pockets rjmmed with buttons. A wide belt tops each skirt. In brown, green or navy corduroy of a silky qual ity. (Market) Pretty Christmassy Frocks for Junior Maids Attractive taffeta frocks are special at $12. They are in blue, brown and green, made in vari ous youthful styles? for girls of 8 to 14. Some have embroidery for ornamentation, some gleaming white .satin collars, and all are unusual at their price. Dainty White Frocks for girls of 8 to 16 years are of shoer, flne lawn, with a tucked skirt and the waist trimmed with wee1 tucks and pretty embroidery and lace. Special at $5.75. Christmas Furs at 25 to 40 Less Several hundred pieces of fur separate muffs, scarfs and matched sets aro marked nt these savings. All aro new and havo been here only a matter of days, and they arc of tho most fashionable pelts made up in the newest ways. Among the less expensive pieces arc: Black Coney Muffs at $5. Kit Coney Muffs, $7.50. Nutria Muffs, $10.50 and $19.75. Australian Opossum Muffs, $29.75. Raccoon Muffs, $15.75. Taupe-dyed Lynx Muffs, $27.50. Natural Skunk Muffs, $25. Japanese Mink (Kolinsky dyed) Muffs, $15. (Market) Girls' Middies Are Special at $2 Of white twill with a braid trimmed blue collar and cuffs and a turned-up hem of blue. The pocket, too, is topped with blue. Sizes 14 to 20 years at $2. (The (llrln Stiire, Central) Stockings, Stockings, Stockings Women's stockings of silk-and-fiber have cotton tops, heels and toes and aro in white, black and dark brown. $1.15 a pair. Black cotton stockings for women have double soles, heels and toes. Excellent at 25c a pair. (Central) Bag Tops Square-cornered metal bag toj tops are in a uuu silver nnish and nave chains with long links. Special at$l. (Art Xeeillework, Central) Padded Coat Hangers, 50c These pretty things are cov ered with Dresden ribbon and softly padded; their tops aio wound with narrow satin libbon. In various light colons. (Art Kffillework. Centrnl) Light as a Feather Yet Warm as Toast a down quilt, of coursfcl Who can think of a better mid-Winter gift? Even a ton of cool won't last so long. Big, soft, warm quilts filled with down and covereel with close ly woven sateen in all-over or me dallion patterns aro ready in two sizes 6x6 feet, $7 and $8.50. 6x7 feet, which is extra long for tall people, $9 and $10. The prices are lower than those prevailing most places. (Cheitnut) Snowy Spreads for Christmas Beds Guests will be coming and beds must bo in order. Satin-finish Marseilles' spreads aro $8.75. Crochet spreads are $2.76. Both are in double-bed size. (Cheitnut) Boys' Sweaters Warm ones like these will please outdoor boys. They have shawl collars that can be fastened close under the chin and two pock ets' to thrust hands into. In navy, Oxford and maroon in 8 to 14 year sizes. $8.75: (daiUrr, Market) Rustly Cotton Foulard Petticoats Special at $1 Brown, green, gray and rose plaids nre mighty attractive. The petticoats arc cut full aiid have accordion-pleated flounces. , ft ia lilttp VfllCT til BsaB!HBMFvfffc ' aCjwwVElaVrlEVaivBlMHflVlRLwaB Crepe de Chine Nightgowns Special at $4.25 Tho crepe de chine is in a lovely pink and tho nightgowns are prettily and simply made. (Central) , Every Girl Who Skates or Tramps in Winter Needs a Sweater And if it Is a colorful wool ono ltko these, so much tho better. These are sweater coats with sailor collars, wide belts and pockets and they are to be had in roBC, Copenhagen, green, tur quoise, oxford and black. $8.7B, (Central) Four Fine Gifts for Men Silk Ties One of our best makers sold us his entire stock on hand at one price, so that we can mark these tics at much less than usual 65c. They are alt of silk of good quality, in many, many patterns and all are in open-end fourlnhand' shape. Usually half again as much. Pajamas Of madras there are many striped pajamas in all white or colors at $2.15, $2.50 and $3.50 the suit. If a man likes extra warmth thero are domet flannel pajamas at $2.25 and $2.65 the suit. Terry Bath Robes These pretty things are In blue, pink, lavender or tan strines and have cords to $5.76. match nt the waist. Belts Any number of good leather belts in black and various tan and brown shades nnd many widths. 50c, 65c and $1. (Oallery, Market) Special Brassieres at 65c ' The closely woven whito batiste Is topped with embroidery, Special Bandeaux Pink basket cloth bandeaux' with wide pink tape straps are 65c. Pink marquisette bandeaux with tape straps ate 60c, Special Corsets At $3.50 flne corsets of white mercerized poplin aro striped with pale pink and dotted with r deeper pink silk. They aro well but shortly boned in front. At $4.50, attractive pink satin corsets are very lustrous. Deep insets of elastic are at the top andf bottom of each side. (Central) Warmth and Comfort for the " Children aro to bo found in theso blanket bathrobes, special at $3. They are in 8 to 16 year sizes, mostly in Indian patterns in dark colorings, but there are some light ones ,among them. . (Central) Plenty of Handkerchiefs But the piles are diminish ing with so many going out for ChrlBtmas gifts. An Unusual Assortment of pretty 25c handkerchiefs for women inoludes handker chiefs With hand-embroldored .outers, colored borders, plaid ones and many m,orB. All pure linen and sheer and fine. MenB Initial Handkerchiefs at $2.10 a half dozen and spe cial, are unusual, They are of flne white, llnon with hem--stitched hems and good-looking Initials. A splendid assortment of, other initialed handkrohtfa for both men and WMh' V -n ",t. fin ,.t ) ! - l-Vh r .f- M,m..-c4ri( n .i.: I ii.'l4bD a (Central) j,-" $vr H.,.(0a4fa) jpw- ,l !!-! N II ,... ,.tA fo-V IVWi vmmmt ,i ,i , ,i pi, Mi-1, t, i i it ..; i , stm; ,J, ,Ul .5 r.'-f . s -n H.TI C, ;. ;u
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