An explosion follows a discovery in the concluding installment of this drama-packed serial about a girl who wanted to be a ladyBy ELEANOR DeLAMATER31 min
THE AMERICANS,” said Young Mr. Albert, “are a very curious people. For instance, I found that they keep their houses much, much too warm, and serve their drinks much, much too cold.” Everyone at the meeting, that had been called to hear Young Mr. Albert’s report on his American trip, thought this over solemnly.By ERIC KNIGHT29 min
I HAVE nothing whatever against good plain cooks or good plain cooking. Quite the contrary in fact, for in my opinion a well-made, perfectly seasoned dish is worth any number of fussy get-ups. But when it comes to prosaic, monotonous meals which lack that final flair of flavor, it’s another matter altogether.By HELEN G. CAMPBELL7 min
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