[What Diantha Did by Charlotte Perkins Gilman]@TWC D-Link bookWhat Diantha Did CHAPTER XI 31/47
So--take it or leave it--I've brought you an offer." She then produced from her hand bag some papers, and, from her car outside, a large object carefully boxed, about the size and shape of a plate warmer.
This being placed on the table before them, was uncovered, and proved to be a food container of a new model. "I had one made in Paris," she explained, "and the rest copied here to save paying duty.
Lift it!" They lifted it in amazement--it was so light. "Aluminum," she said, proudly, "Silver plated--new process! And bamboo at the corners you see.
All lined and interlined with asbestos, rubber fittings for silver ware, plate racks, food compartments--see ?" She pulled out drawers, opened little doors, and rapidly laid out a table service for five. "It will hold food for five--the average family, you know.
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