“Guess who!” said a voice behind Bettina, as two hands blinded her eyes. “Why, Bob, dear! Good for you! How did you get home so early?”
“I caught a ride with Dixon in his new car. And I thought you … Read the rest
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A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband – Chapter IV – Bettina Gives a Luncheon
O You darling Bettina! Did you do it all yourself?” Mary exclaimed impulsively, as the girls admired the dainty first course which their hostess set before them. “Everything is pink and white, like the wedding!” “Yes,” said Bettina, “and those … Read the rest
A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband – Chapter III – Bettina’s First Guest
“HELLO! Yes, this is Bettina! Why, Bob, of course! Is he a real woman-hater? No, I’ve never met any, but I’ll just invite Alice, too, and tomorrow you won’t be calling him that. Six-thirty? Yes, I’ll be ready for you … Read the rest
A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband – Chapter II – Bettina’s First Real Dinner
“Well, isn’t it great to be alive!” exclaimed Bob, as he looked across the rose-decked table at the flushed but happy Bettina. “And a beefsteak dinner, too!” “Steak is expensive, dear, and you’ll not get it often, but as this … Read the rest
A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband – Chapter I – Home At Last
“HOME at last!” sighed Bettina happily as the hot and dusty travelers left the train. “Why that contented sigh?” asked Bob. “Because our wedding trip is over? Well, anyhow, Bettina, it’s after five. Shall we have dinner at the hotel?”… Read the rest
A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband – A Dedication
To every other little bride Who has a “Bob” to please, And says she’s tried and tried and tried To cook with skill and ease, And can’t!—we offer here as guide Bettina’s Recipes! To her whose “Bob” is prone to … Read the rest