Show remark hard to explain everyone had gathered in the draw ing room after dinner and all were feeling contented with themselves as aa well as nt at peace with the ou taldo world when it waa suggested as a pas j time that every lady should state the tha gift she most coveted and tila tho possession of which she would most prize with prompt acquiescence each registered tier her choice mrs wellman Well maii wished for the most exquisite jewels extant mrs kin s g desired to be the best dressed woman in society mrs drayton preferred to own the handsomest turnouts while mrs smith craved popularity robinson springing from his chair exclaimed ll heavens eavens dont any of you care for beauty some of 0 them still think it was waa intentional |