I'm sorry to disappoint you, Frank, but the dessert is a very simple one.

However, you are now about to have a most marvellous concoction called 'Russian Salad.' I was a little uncertain as to how it would turn out, so I thought I'd try it tonight, as I knew my guests would be both good-natured and hungry." "That's a combination of virtues that don't always go together," said Mr.
Fairfield.

"I hope the young people appreciate the compliment.

To be good-natured and hungry at the same time implies a disposition little short of angelic." "So you see," said Marian, "you're not entertaining these angels unawares." "Bravo! pretty good for Mally," said Frank, applauding his sister's speech.

"And if I may be allowed to remark on such a delicate subject, your salad is also pretty good, Patty." "It's more than pretty good," said Marian.