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What Diantha Did

CHAPTER XI
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"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.
"I--O I mustn't," fluttered the little woman.

"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.
"Is it--I'm dreadfully rude I know, but I'm _so_ interested! Is it--expensive ?" Mrs.Porne smiled.


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