Mrs. S. O. writes: "Why is it my
seven-month-old baby will stand up
to the side of his bed and crawl every
where. but cannot sit alone?
Answer —If a seven-month baby
cannot sit alone it is likely due to
; rickets. Tn that case I strongly urge
! you not to let him stand and crawl,
j Put him out of doors every day. Fee
| that ho gets direct sunlight for at j
\ least 15 minutes a day. Give him;
l three teaspoons of cod liver oil daily.;
and he sure his diet is correct. Send j
for the weaning and feeding leaflet
suitable for that age.
Blanquette of Veal.
Heat two cupfuls of cold veal,
which has been cut into strips, in one
and one-half cupfuls of white sauce
made of milk, fat, salt, and flour. Ar
range a platter with a border of
mashed potatoes and place th» veal in
the center. Sprinkle over all finely
chopped parsley and serve immedi
ately.
| PALE HANDS
BV lIAZKL DEYO BATCHELOR.
Leila Marsh, who has always hern
accustomed to idleness, is left uHth
out money. She finds her rich friends
are only of the fair weather variety
and finally is forced to go to an em
ployment ayrney irhcre she meets
Mary Brandt, the, manager of the
place.
CHAPTER V.
The Bottom Bung.
Before she knew it Leila was pour
ing out her story to this stranger
she lu»d only just met. But there
was something about Mary Brandt
that invited con fide tires, and she
heard Leila to the end. The she
squared her shoulders characteristic
ally.
