40/47 "You remember Diantha Bell's cooking I am sure, Mrs.Ree," she said. "And Julianna used to cook for dinner parties--when one could get her. My Swede was a very ordinary cook, as most of these untrained girls are. Do take off your hat and have dinner with us,--I'll show you," urged Mrs.Porne. "They'll expect me at home--and--surely your--supply--doesn't allow for guests ?" "We'll arrange all that by 'phone," her hostess explained; and she promptly sent word to the Ree household, then called up Union House and ordered one extra dinner. |