Walter Secretly Adds to Irene's Salary
Walter proposes to boost Irene's pay to keep peace over the farm remodel and Helen's lavish spending. Irene resents Dirk's holdout while Walter carves out a discreet raise to avoid triggering wider jealousies among the staff. The vacation home project and family tensions unfold with plans for a summer retreat.
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Walter
Irene
Helen
Darby
Joan
Halcyon
Dirk
Walt
Bound Brook
Malter Ami
Walters
Trene
Rayle
Wilds
Rand
New Hampshire
Waller
Agnes
Frick
Evie
Caritella Agnes
Rileys
Jerry
New Brunswick
Sesmis Court
Wiit
Eddie
Ethel
Anastasis
Anastasia
Ethels
Belle
Mitte
Grelix
Tari
Gowns in Sheer Black by Prunella Wood Shire
Fashion note on spring evening gowns with sheer fabrics like filmy organza and net. Describes silhouettes emphasizing hips and waist, top-sided belts, and frothy effects on tailored bodices. Mentions veiled prints with chiffon and Marquisette and a two tone cotton dress in white and black.
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Prunella Wood
Amescule
Micasseling de Sofe
Organs
Cable Net
Abops
Noodles in many forms for meals and meals
The article discusses macaroni spaghetti and egg noodles as a family of pastes from the same basic wheat ingredient, noting substitutions work well. It provides recipes including veal paprika with noodles, a noodle ring with creamed meat or fish, and noodle nests as edible serving containers, with tips on cooking times and presentation.
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Adible
Etiquette Pointers on Candles and Centerpieces
Katherine de Peyster answers reader questions on taper candles versus straight candles, candlesticks height and formality, and table decor. She weighs luncheon table aesthetics, lighting needs, and appropriate use of candlesticks, candelabra, and centerpieces for different dining settings. She also explains invitation formatting and olive serving tools with practical tips.
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Katherine de Peyster
Rabib
Miss de Payster
Advice to Lovelorn Miss Fairfax Column Note
A young wife writes about choosing practicality over sentiment after quitting a job to save for a home and garden. Her husband gives expensive gifts, including a necklace, which she returned to keep finances on track. The reader seeks guidance on balancing romance with thrift and future plans.
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Miss Fairfax
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Samed
Mer
Mildred Kitchen
Miss de Poyster
Whderneath
John Allen
Miss de Beyster
Beatrice Fairfax
Fay King
Hei
Teghlomaire
Energeti
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