THE TALISMAN
JURITAH-ANMCMAlIERi
.EE-CAKOLI iie
CHAPTER IV. ( Continued. )
"I thought your time had come , an
that it \vis Ivho I was to deal with you ,
said Gabriel , addressing HarK-teh. "an
so. unseen by you , I raised my ban
ngainst you. But it was a lying spir
thatvliisiered ] in my ear. You need IK
fear me now. "
"I fear no one not even an enemy , wli
is not mean enough to steal upon mo in
n wares , " was Harleigh's reply.
"My spirit isstill / exceedingly bittc
against you. and I may again be templet
Vet I shall wrestle hard against the tenq
tation , though you have , as it wen
touched the apple of my eye. "
"I am not aware that there is any re :
Bon for your accusation. " said Harleigl
"Is it not known to you that Alice Dal
is mine ? "
"No. nor to her. vither. "
"Why do you say so , Gabriel ? " aske
Alice.
"When you were no higher than in ;
knee. I .said to Nathan Wahvorth. *
will serve you seven years , and thei
seven more added to them , for your nioc
Alice , even as Jacob of old served Lahai
for his daughter Rachel. " "
"And did he accept your services 01
the condition you named ? " inquired liar
leigh.
"He said if I labored for him. he s-hoult
recompense me with silver and gold , hu
when twice seven years were accomplish
od. if I remained in the same mind , I wa :
free to win the maiden if I could , and hi
smiled graciously on me. as he said thesi
words. "
"And the twice seven years are nov
gone ? " said Ilnrleigh.
"They are. Last evening , half an houi
cftor sunset , they were finished : hut then
was one standing in my path , whose ap
parel was ornamented with gold and sil
ver , such as dazzles the eyes of t
thoughtless maiden , and I knew slu
would not listen to me. Sorely was 1
tempted to cause my own garments to l
adorned with shining gauds , in order t (
please her eye. and thus obtain favor ir
! her sijrht. I even listened to the tcmptei
so far as to fasten ruflies of fine lace
about my wrists , and mightily did il
please my vanity to see them fall ovei
these hands. "
"But. after all. you concluded not tc
wear them. " said Ilarleigh.
J' "I ( b'd. Strength was given me to tear
them from iny wrists and cast them down
into tho dust , where F trampled on them
with my feet , till they bore no likeness. .
to what had so tickled my fancy. But
ns it did not seem good unto me that they
should be lost. I told the girl Rebecca
what 1 had done , and she rescued them
from the dust and dirt , and cleansed them
with water and soap. "
"A very praiseworthy piece of econ
omy. " said Harleigh. "in you as well as
in the girl. "
"And that I might not again he tempt
ed to adorn myself with them. 1 sold
them to her for the price demanded for
such merchandise , thereby making four-
pence-ha'penny by my bargain , the deal
er having been prevailed upon to abate
thus much from the price he at first de
manded. "
"A sum worth looking after , " said Har-
leigh. with a smile.
"Verily it is to those who would thrive.
Silas Watkins told me on my way hither
that you intended soon to go beyond the
sea. Is it true ? "
"It is. "
"How soon "
"In a week or ten days. "
"Then I sha'n't have to strive long with
the temptation which urges me to adorn
my person with worthless gauds : for
when you are gone , I shall no longer
liave a rival. Come , Alice , leave this un-
jjodly cavalier , and return to your home
with me. You belong to me. and it isn't
my pleasure for you to remain with him. "
"It must he time for breakfast. " said
Alice , turning to Harleigh. And then
drawing nearer to him. she added , in a
low voice : "I am alike afraid to go with
him or to refuse. "
"I should be afraid to trust you , " was
Harleigh's reply. "Look ! If t-at isn't
the glare of frenzy burning in his pale ,
almost colorless eyes , 1 know not what
to term it. "
"And so you can't go without him , "
said Gabriel. "It is well that he has
only a short time to tarry among us , or
the temptation to deliver you from the
snare which he has laid for you might
grow too strong and mighty to resist. But
I will shield her from you , if the power
is given mo. "
Saying this , he took Alice by the arm ,
though she involuntarily 'recoiled as ho
did so , and with rapid strides , which
showed little regard for her comfort or
accommodation , urged her forward in the
direction of the house , while Harleigh ,
though an excellent walker , was barely
able to keep so near as to assist Alice
whenever the width of the path permit
ted.
CHAPTER V.
Gabriel , when they had reached the
doorstep , relinquished his hold on Alice's
arm and turned abruptly away.
"I don't know but that I have been
guilty of violating the laws of hospital-
.ity , " said Alice , as she and Harleigh
stood looking after him. as he took his
way down a narrow path , which led to
a deep and narrow glen.
"You think that you ought to have in-
Tited him to share with us the morning
meal ? "
"Yes ; but I so dread to have him pres
ent. He has always inspired me with
fear , ever since I can remember a feel
ing which of late has increased tenfold ,
and has now become absolutely unen
durable. "
"His fanaticism Jias undoubtedly reach
ed that point which approaches aliena
tion of mind. "
"Breakfast is ready , " said little Ella ,
. whose bright , street face suddenly shone
upon them from the doorway.
"I wisii to speak to you concerning
Mildred Daores. " said Harleigh. as the
turned to obey the summons of Ella.
"What of her ? " said Alice.
"I hardly know , but 1 begin to thin
that she isn's so much your friend as sh
pretends to be. "
"O. don't tell me to distrust Mildm
She is the only one 1' have to speak t
about you. and when you are gone , i
will be such a privilege. "
She did not realize how muchther
was in this confession till the words ha
left hf-r lips. Tho sudden lighting up o
Ilarleigh's countenance caused her to pel
ceive the force of the words she hai
made use of , and dyed her own face wit !
crimson.
"Don't regret having given mo so mud
satisfaction. " said he , observing her con
fusion. "But let me advise you to maki
your Aunt Esther your confidant. Sin
is your best friend. From her there i
nothing to fear. She is of so gentle am
of so generous and noble a nature tha
it cannot be embittered or narrowec
down , even by the influences of the strict
uncompromising sect to which she be
longs. "
"I will take your advice , for she i :
worthy of my fullest confidence. Still
in certain cases , it is natural to seek tin
sympathy of those near our own age. "
That evening , when all had retired t <
rest except themselves. Mr. and Mrs
Wahvorth heard the outer door open.
"You have chosen a late hour for youi
call. " said Mr. Walworth , as Gabriel en
tered.
"For a full hour I have boon watchhu
for the others to withdraw , " replied Ga
bricl. "I have something to say to you. '
"Well , I am ready to listen. "
Gabriel seated himself in a chair
which he had first drawn close to Mr ,
Walworfli's.
"Have you. " he then said , "forgotten
what you told me just fourteen years agr
last evening ? "
"I don't remember now. Fourteen
years is a long timo. "
" 1 havon't forgotten , if you have. 1
have treasured your words in my mind
ever since. "
"I am'unable to recall the conversa
tion which passed between us tho even
ing you mention , " said Mr. Wahvorth.
" 1't was touching your niece Alice , who
lias grown to be a damsel fair to look
upon. "
"No one will attempt to gainsay that. "
was Mr. Walworth's reply.
"And she has goodly lands for a herit
age , besides silver and gold. "
"Neither can that be denied. " said Mr.
Wahvorth. still at a loss as to what
might be Gabriel's drift , for he found
it impossible .to recall a word which had
passed between them on the evening re
ferred to.
"She is. moreover , apt and skillful in
matters appertaining to the household. "
"She is. for which thanks are due to
my excellent wife. "
"I am now. " said Gabriel , again clear
ing lii > throat , "arrived at years of dis
cretion. "
"Or ought to be , " replied Mr. Wal
worth. with the least possible approach
to a smile.
"Am old enough to take unto myself a
wife. "
"Yes : lack of years cannot be urged as
an objection. "
"And you gave me your promise that at
the end of twice seven years I should
have your free consent to win Alice for
a wife. "
"Yes. I remember now , and you have
it. freely as it was promised : but she
may not be willing to listen to you. "
"I shall not disdain to make use of
such pleasant wiles as may be harmless ,
in order to tempt her to incline her ear
to my suit. " And by way of illustration
he contrived to mould his grim-looking
features into what he considered a most
fascinating Mnile. At the same timo he
succeeded in throwing his gaunt and un
couth figure into a position which strong
ly caricatured one of the peculiarly grace
ful attitudes habitual to Clarence Har
leigh.
Mrs. Wahvorth was obliged to turn
away to hide u smile , and it was with
difficulty that even Mr. Wahvorth so far
overcame his naturally keen souse of the
ludicrous as to preserve the appearance
of his wonted gravity.
"Gabriel. " said he , "I should advise
jou , as a friend , to leave smiles and
wiles to those they bettor become. "
"They will bo harmless , and cost me
nothing. " said tho obtuse Gabriel. "Why
then should I let them alone ? "
"Because they will hinder rather than
prosper your suit. "
"I shall use them only as a harmless
help. I moan not to depend on them. I
shall not hesitate to bestow on tho dam
sel as a gift tho fleeces of the choicest
lambs of my flock , that she may con
vert them into warm and goodly gar
ments ; for , thanks to Dame Walworth ,
besides tho common household affairs ,
she has taught her to be cunning in the
art of spinning nnd weaving , and in fash
ioning the coat and tho doublet. Even
tho fleece of the patriarch of the flock I
will not withhold from" her , should she
consent to be my wife , inasmuch as my
garments have grown thin and thread
bare , so that the bleak winds of the coin
ing winter will pierce through them. "
Mr. Walworth's sense of tho ludicrous
again got the better of him , and a merry
light for a moment danced in his keen ,
gray eyes.
"You have an eye to comfort as well as
thrift. " Mrs. Walworth remarked.
"Av as far as may bo allowable. "
"Gabriel , " said Mr. Walworth , " 1 feel
it to be my duty to speak to you seriously
in this matter. "
"I am far from desiring to treat it
lightly. "
"What I wish , " said Mr .Walworth ,
"is to caution you against being too san
guine. "
"Alice may like some one better than
she does you , " Mrs. Walworth ventured
to remark.
"You are thinkiaf of Clareace Har
leigh. but I shall pievail against him. "
"The chances are not on your side,1
said Mr. Walworth.
"You think that her heart has gon
out to the ungodly cavalier that she pre
fers Clarence Harleigh to me ? "
"There can be little doubt of it. "
"And do you think it meet that one o
the daughters of our little band in th
wilderness should be given as a wife ti
this man ? In his hand.her goodly her
itage will be naught. It will be con
sumed in vain adornments for the per
.sou and in idle amusements , such as an
practiced in tho court of Charles Stu
art. Ay. it will vanish like the dew o
thr morning. Nathan Walworth , do yoi
dare give your niece to this man for i
wife ? "
"She is now of an age to know he :
own mind. I shall not attempt to contro
her. She is free to choose between yoi
and him. "
"Mind what you do , Nathan Wai
worth. "
"As far as Clarence Ilarleigh is con
cerned. I have more than once conoid
ered the subject well. "
"In your secret heart , you've been con
.spiring airainst me. "
As Gabriel said this lie sprang fron
his seat , and in his eyes , which wen
fixed upon Mr. Walworth. was burning
the old fierce and glaring light.
"Gabriel , sit down , and listen to nit
calmly , " said Mr. Walworth.
"You are my enemy. "
"I am not yuur enemy , neither have I
in thought or in action , conspired against
you Clarence Ilarleiglfs father was one
of tho dearest friends 1'ever had. lit
was more than a brother to mo. Foi
many years lie has slept with his fath
ers , but in the son. he is almost restored
to me. In personal appearance ho 5 *
nearly the same , and is richly endowed
with all good and noble qualities ol
mind. "
"Which were but sounding brass and
tho tinkling cymbal : for was he not to
our people what a son of the Hittites or
Canaanites of old was to the children of
Israel ? "
"His creed was different from mine ,
lir * hi conduct was above reproach. His
inhiiciico tempered my zeal , which other
wise I sometimes should have boon in
danger of carrying too far. Even now
it is my besetting sin. "
"You are blinded. Nathan Wahvorth ,
or you wouldn't thus rise up against mo.
But I shall have strength to carry this
matter through. I shall triumph over
my enemies : I shall see them humbled
in the dust. "
"You are angry now. Gabriel. In the
morning your mind will be calmer. "
"It would bo bettor for Alice Dale to
be in her grave than to be married to
that man. "
"We will say no more on that subject
now. " said Mr. Walworth. "It is late ;
time for you to be at home. "
"Last night you invited me to tarry
with you. "
"Add would now , only you are excited ,
nnd tho walk will do you good. "
Gabriel had reached the door , and was
ibout to lift the latch , when he turned
omul.
"You little think what danger your
Dagon was in this morning. " said he.
'It is well for him that he means soon
to leave the place. "
"Don't ask him what he moans. " said
Mrs. Wahvorth , in a low voice. "When
10 is gone , I will toll you. "
Mr. Walworth was greatly shocked
when , as soon as Gabriel was gone , his
vife informed him of what Alice had told
lor concerning his attempting Handgh's
ife : yet. on reflect ion , so strung was his
'aith in GabrieJ's desire to do right , that
10 thought Alice must have beon deceiv
ed.
" ! ' will , however , " said bo , "give the
subject serious and careful consider-
ion. "
( To be continued. )
About. Snakes.
"It is common to heir people speak
ibout poisonous serpents. " writes a
zoologist. "Serpents are never poison-
> us : they are venomous. A i > oison
I'annot be taken internally without bad
effects : a venom can. Venoms , to be
effective , have to be injected directly
into the circulation , and this is the
manner in which the snakes kill. Their
venom taken internally is innocuous.
Another popular error is the supposi
tion that a snake bites. Probably no
iTO.-ituro in the world provided with
teeth and jaws lias so little power
of biting. The jaws are not hinged ,
but are attached one to the other by
i-artilage. Thus a snake can have no
leverage in opposing one jaw to the
Dther. and could not in this manner
pierce the skin. The fangs are driven
into the flesh by a stroke , and not by
\ bite. A snake is harmless unless in
: -oil. From its coils it throws its head
nnd body forward , and strikes or hooks
its fangs into the object aimed at. The
Mitire work is done with the upper jaw.
Hie lower jaw having nothing at all to
; lo with it. A man striking a boat-
hook into a pier furnished an example
r > f the way in which a snake strikes. "
Sins-ing Spiders.
A naturalist who has given many
j-ears of study to some of the smaller
Forms of insect life has discovered that
L-ertaiu sorts of spiders are possessed
: > f organs for which there seems to be
no use save to create sound. They are
mostly used when the little creatures
ire alarmed , although the opinion is
lield by some that this is their meous
> f calling to their mates. The alarm
idea , however , has some support in
the case of the rattlesnake , which is
provided with the means of making its
presence known whenever an enemy
ipproachoR. Whether the possession of
> rgans for creating sound is designed
nerely as a protection or warning is
i point to which naturalists are giving
careful and enthusiastic attention.
The Laziest Creature.
A most curious and sluggish creature
s the tautawa , a nine-inch lizard ,
jvltose home is in New Zealand. The
ittle imitation saurian has the reputa-
: ion of being the laziest creature ever
jreated. He is usually found clinging
: o rocks or logs along the shores of
ivers and lakes , and has been known
: o remain in one position perfectly mo-
: Ionless for many months. Ho the
jreature manages to exist is a inys-
: ery.
THE PLAIN GIRL.
are a Cow rcgulnr occa
sions on which every pretty gir
feels inclined to give vent to hei
feelings by a "good cry. " One Is wher
her plain sister enters into the bonds ol
matrimonyith an exceedingljgood
looking man.
It is very mortifying , if you happen
to be pretty , to be left out in the cold ,
and the pretty girl never has under
stood , and never will understand , hor.
it is. And perhaps it is really a good
thing for the beauty of the family that
she is so ignorant on this matter. If she
fully comprehended the brain workings
of that strange creature , man , matri
mony would lose its dearest charm.
The handsome man marries the plain
girl. Cry as we will , this is a fact , and
one that we may test the actuality of
very day if we will.
To take up the question of forlorn
beauty. Why is it ? A man who is good-
looking must admire beauty. He does
admire it ; he cannot help himself. Then
why , the pretty girl inquires , does he
marry her plain sister ?
The answer may best be found in the
answers of twelve Intelligent men on
the subject of choosing a wife. Each
one stated seriously what qualities he
would look for in a possible partner
and set them down in order , the most
Important first , the less important fol
lowing.
Taking an average , their ideal was to
be as follows : First , kind-hearted , true
and sympathetic : second , lively and
fond of children : third , proud of herself
for the sake of her friends ; fourth , a
good housekeeper and a busy bee ;
fifth , a graceful figure and "beautiful ;
sixth , wealthy and clever.
The plain girl scores at once with h r
sympathy : it is her chief and most pow
erful weapon against a man. The girl
with good looks has no need to find
friends by being sympathetic , and it is
doubtful if people would believe her
sympathy to be genuine. At all social
gatherings the plain girl Is so much
alone that her manner appears at once
modest and retiring. Let a handsome
man give her half an hour of his com
pany and her whole mind is bent on be
ing agreeable. But the pretty girl has
a score of men to talk to. and falls into
a habit of inattention. The pretty girl
has a harder time than the plain girl.
Book , Tray or Embroidery Holder.
The invention shown in the accom
panying drawing has other uses be
sides that for which it is being utilized
by the young lady , being provided , in
addition to the embroidery hoops , with
a. tray , bookholder and writing outfit.
L'he object is to produce a device which
can be attached to a chair , table or
bed rail , with an adjusting clamp to
support the frame in a convenient posi
tion for embroidering , reading , writing
HOI.US THE WORK.
or for any work for which a tray may
be used. In the picture the embroidery
frame , consisting of the two usual in
terlocking hoops , may be tilted at any
desired angle or rotated to bring any
portion of the pattern nearer the oper
ator. The truy provided has a flange
on one edge to support a book , which
can be elevated until in a convenient
position for the eyes , and is attached
to the fixed ring by three spring clips
triangularly mounted on the tray. For
kitchen use this invention can be made
to support a strainer or dish , and will
be especially useful when looking over
berries to hold an extra receptacle ad
jacent for receiving the cleaned fruit.
Scold in if the Children.
Suppose you are the mother , and the
children dash into your presence with
some experience of childish triumph to
relate : now is your test. The children's
eyes are like diamonds as they tell their
story , and all the eagerness of their
sinless souls is .shining through them ,
but from a large round hole in a new
pair of stockings a little round kn" ?
stares at you a dear , soiled , plump ,
pink baby knee it is. and you love the
owner of it. Well , you know how it
irritates you when you see the hole in
the stocking. What do 3-011 do then ?
Do you still see the love and joy shin
ing in their eyes , or do you frown and
scold and send the children away to be
cleaned up. as though the soil on their
faces and clothes were spots on their
souls instead ?
The Honest Thine to Do.
The honest thing to do is to do a
thing for the sake of the thing itself
because we love it. because we believe
in it , because we want to do it , because
we feel that It is the one thing of all
Dther things that we feel we can do and
would like to do. Then vre.bring mind
and heart together , and that is a com
bination that nothing can withstand in
its highest and best results. Then we
bring an honesty of purpose and a pow
er of energy that always make for suc
cess to a cause and an ennobling influ
ence to ourselves. For that one thing
every woman should search herself to
find. What is the one thing , above and
beyond all things , that I would like to
do and feel that I can do it ? is the
question she should ask herself. When
we become honest with ourselves we
become effective , says the I'ittsburg
Press. We need have no fear that this
confinement to one expression of our
selves will have a narrowing influence.
There is no way of knowledge that does
not open to us all other ways. The
study of any single life leads to the
history of the world.
A pretty skirt that is just complete
is of lavender silk. The ruffles , whic !
are of all the shades that contrast we !
with lavender , are bound with the sill
and fasten to the skirt with tiny gob
buttons. The petticoat is both econom
ical and dainty.
A robe of nainsook , with a yok <
formed of tiny tucks and a bolero ef
feet edged with ruches of lace , is tin
latest. The neck , which is high in tin
back , but "V-shaped in front , is edge (
with Val. niching. The full elbov
sleeves are ornamented with ruchec
edges.
Colored muslin and batiste are quit *
as fashionable as white. Pale gray
trimmed with yellow ribbons and lace
Is considered especially smart. Pah
pink and blue , trimmed in white lace
is also much Avorn. Some of thes <
gowns are made in the old-fashione <
style of baby waist and have a narrow
fichu edged with lace.
A new nnd sensible idea is the com
bination silk and muslin petticoats
The petticoat itself is of taffeta silk
At the place where the usual accor
dion plaited ruffle begins there are but
tons , pretty white buttons , but of good ,
substantial size. To these buttons are
fastened ruffles of muslin. The ruffle
is bound with the color of the silk
petticoat and has small loops of silk
sewed to it. To one taffeta skirt one
may have a dozen ruffles , and the
laundering is an easy affair.
The color of the eyes should deter
mine the choice of the dress and mil
linery. A blonde may wear pure white
with advantage , but the brunette near
ly always looks better in cream-color
ed fabrics. This ought to be more gen
erally recognized. Brown eyes and a
brown dress go well together. Blue-
eyed girls should wear blue as often
as possible. The tan shades are not
often suitable for slim figures. Black
satin intensities the effect of round
shoulders. Dull black is the best
choice for a fair-haired woman , while
a brunette must order something bril
liantly black if she really wishes to
look her best.
Reflection of a Bachelor Girl.
If all men were wise all women
would seem sensible.
Women value dress because men
value it so urueh more.
Men aiv uoi nearly so wise as women
let them think they are.
More women would be angels if more
men cared anything about heaven.
Most men look at a pretty girl as if
she had "Assn born expressly on their
account.
Most men divide women into two
classes their mothers and sisters and
all other women.
A woman can seldom stop to look
in a corset shop window because there
iire so many men around.
Man's consistency permits him to
take beer in winter to keep him warm
ind in summer to keep him cool.
Many men in a restaurant give the
Impression that they are there not so
much to eat as to talk to the wait
ress.
ress.A
A man can earn $10,000 a year , and
pet he has to marry some little woman
ivith $1 a week spending money just to
jiake himself comfortable.
Men will never concede that a wom-
in knows anything , yet some men
spend all their time fussing because
some women don't know more than
hey do.
Baby's Hammock.
Hammocks in which a child of 5 years
> r under may take summer naps in the
ipen air are swung on folding frames.
Jpright corners and cross pieces of
lalf-inch wire support a gauze canopy
hat is effectual protection from flies
.nd mosquitoes.
Rattan Chairs in Favor.
There is a continued demand for rat-
an furniture upholstered with bright
iretonnes. Chairs of this kind are so
lecoratlve , so comfortable and so inex-
lensive that thejare practical for aH
laase * of people.
The Cup that Cheers.
are con-
A good many superstitions
" that cheers : " here
nected with "the cup
the tea 12
When
ire a few of them :
Is for
made and the lid of the teapot
gotten for a minute or two , it is a sure
in for the
will drop
feign that some one
meal.
into the
Two spoons , put by chance
bachelor , denote
maid
saucer of a or
that he or she will be married within a
rear.
Putting cream into your tea before
you sweeten it will bring you love trou
bles.
bles.A tea stalk floating in a girl's teacup
Is a "beau. " She should stir her tea
briskly and then hoi I the spoon up
right hi the center. If the "beau" ba
attracted toward the spoon and cling to
it a gentleman visitor may be expected
some time that evening. If , however ,
the "beau" go to the side of the cup Che
visitor will not come that day.
Breakfast Rolls.
These rolls are to be eaten hot. and
are made with half a pound of Hour ,
two ounces of butter , one heaping t - s
blespoonful of baking powder , half A \
teaspoonful of salt , and one gill o
milk. Put the flour , baking powder ,
and salt into a basin. Rub the butter
lightly into the flour with the tips of
the fingers until quite fine. Mix to a
very dry dough with the milk , doing
this by degrees for fear of making it
loo moist. Roll out quickly to about an ,
Inch in thickness , stamp out with a
round cutter , and place on a Imkin-
: in sprinkled over with flour , and bake
in a quick oven for fifteen minutes.
Serve in a serviette on a hot mu.'Iin
Mock Poached
This is a sweet dish made with pre
served peaches. The other ingredients
required are spongecakes , one glass of
wine , cream , and a little spinach greon
coloring. Cut the spongecakes into
rounds and flavor them with a little
wine. Whip the cream and put a
round spoonful on the top of each
piece of spongecake , sprinkle the
peaches well with caster sugar , and
put a little wine on each : then place a
half peach on each round of cake and
't ' will partly sink into the cream. Add
the few drops of spinach coloring to
the remainder of the cream and put a
lale green border round each cake. The
; ream should be sweetened an-1 Huvoir-
Hl with vanilla before whipping.
Mock Bisque.
One can tomatoes , three pints milk ,
> ne tablespoon Hour , one tablespoon
Hitter , one small teaspoon soda , one
ouspoon silt. popper to taste. Stew-
he tomatoes till tender. Mix the
lour with enough of the milk to make
i smooth paste , and boil the rest of
: he milk. Then add to the milk the
lour , butter and seasoning , and whrn
hickened remove from the fire , and
'train ' into it the tomatoes. Bring it
nice more to a boil. Then add the
loda , and serve at once.
Tomatoes and Mushrooms.
Put on a pint of tomatoes in a sauce-
ian and cook for fifteen or twenty
ninutes until nearly all the Avater has
tvaporated , season with salt and pep-
ter. add a generous tablespoonful of
utter , a tablespoonful of bread erumhs
nd half a pint of fresh mushrooms
hopped fine. Cook until the musii-
ooms are tender. Have some bread :
ut in nice slices , toasted and slightly
aoisteued with warm milk. Pour the
omatoes and mushrooms over it and
erve very hot.
Household Hints.
To keep tins bright wash them wll
ith hot sodn and water : then dry .md
olish with a little powderyed whiting
nd a clean cloth.
For dingy or rusty gold or steel
eads. and also gold or tinsel embroid-
ry , burn alum , pound it fine nnd sift
irough coarse muslin. Applv wiffc a
> ft brush. -r
The proper way to wash milk and
ream jugs is always to wash them in , , *
aid water first. If they are put I I
: raight into boiling water it lias the t
lect of causing the milk to sink into 1 1
le ware.
If there is no lacquer on the articles ,
urits of salts used
, carefully with a
trie whiting , is a good thing for brio.g-
ig a polish on brass. If much tarnbh-
1 it must be allowed to
stay on a
lort time for the acid to penetrate.
Fruit stains may be removed from
nen as follows : Tie up some cream
! tartar in the stained part and let if
ril in soapsuds for a few minutes
lien wash and rinse in clear water
id the stain will be gone.
When one wishes
something light
, a
: tle different from the enameled bed-
om furniture , there is something n w ; -
furniture which cannot be found
erywhere-sycamore finished in the
itural wood. These sets are simple in
isign , being made on straight lin s ,
itWtall , slender , square posts , tas-r-
g at the ends.
A.n excellent way to use again a little
ft of a vegetable like peas , beans , or
rn is to add to one cupful of the lett
er a cupful of hot water and Ivat
ash , strain , and reheat. Blend a half
blespoonful each of butter and ilo'jr.
ason , and stir in
the
vegetable lio.ior.
Id a half cupful of hot milk and
rve.
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