If this rule be followed, the young housewife will be surprised to find how much easier will be the task of preparing a meal later in the day, especially in hot weather." * * * * * The day following, John Landis drove to the railroad station, several miles distant, to meet his niece.

As Mary stepped from the train into the outstretched arms of her waiting Uncle, many admiring glances followed the fair, young girl.

Her tan-gold naturally wavy, masses of hair rivaled ripened grain.

The sheen of it resembled corn silk before it has been browned and crinkled by the sun.

Her eyes matched in color the exquisite, violet-blue blossoms of the chicory weed.