Evening Star Newspaper, June 12, 1921, Page 68

SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.—ROTOGRAVURE SECTION—JUNE Among Us Mortals The Morning’s Mail Copyright, 1921, New York Tribune Inc. It’s a neck and neck sprint to the front door when Helga, the maid, and little Bessie hear the postman’s summons. This morning Bessie has won out. By the time she has read all the postals and deciphered the postmarks she will have a pretty fair idea of the family corre- spondence. A letter from a rich uncle should always be shaken out thor- oughly before being read, then if a check is within it will come to light immediately. This is Annabelle’s advice. Hopeful postman waiting without while the family scare up the necessary wherewithal to purchase two tickets “admitting gen- tleman and lady—extra lady fifty cents”—to the ball of the Amalgamated Mail Carriers. “That looks like her sister's handwriting —I wonder what she’s writing about?” The boarding house hall hatrack, where all who are on the run may read. y £ 3 3 3 3 ¥ It’s a safe guess Mrs. Jones is giv- Helga has just received a postcard from her sister-in-law. It reads: “Don’t work too hard. Remember, it doesn’t always pay in the end.” Helga is for sitting down and resting awhile on the strength of it. “I have a sure fire proposition which needs a little backing to make it a big success. I should like to talk with you,” etc.—the letter from the old friend who wants to talk over old times and make a slight touch on the side. In the same morning’s mail Mr. Barry has a nice little note from Cousin Mabel inclosing eleven tickets for a pageant. This is a great start for a busy that Harold will be late for school— his stamp cata- logues have come in the morning's mail. ing the wedding invitation a close- up to see if the right maker’s name is under the envelope flap. i s " The mauve, scented note which Mrs. Black, with oh, such an injured ay. : w you-are-keeping-something-from-me glance, places beside young Eddie Black at the breakfast table.