The "someone" proved to be Bob, who came in, very pink as to his face, and very white as to his snow-covered shoulders.
"It's growing colder every minute!" said Bob. "Well, a Christmas table! I like that! Makes a fellow feel festive!"
"I couldn't resist the spirit of Christmas," said Bettina.
"I couldn't, either," said Bob, taking a half-dozen gorgeous yellow chrysanthemums from their wrappings. "So I bought you an early Christmas gift. Like 'em?"
For dinner, Bettina served:
Pork Tenderloins Candied Sweet Potatoes
Creamed Cauliflower
Baking Powder Biscuits Butter
Currant Jelly
Orange and Cherry Salad Wafers
Washington Pie Coffee
BETTINA'S RECIPES
(All measurements are level)
Orange and Cherry Salad (Two portions)