CHAPTER CXLVII
SPRING MARKETING
"I'VE been to the market, Bettina," said Charlotte, "and I thought I'd stop here just a moment to rest."
"Come in," said Bettina, "and set that heavy basket down. Why didn't you leave it for Frank to bring?"
"Because I needed the things for dinner."
"What did you get?"
"Oh, the same old fresh vegetables," said Charlotte wearily. "A month ago they seemed so wonderful—strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes and all—but there are no new ways to cook them! One day I cream the asparagus and the next day I serve it on toast."
"Do you ever make asparagus salad?" asked Bettina. "We are very fond of it. Cold cooked asparagus is good with any kind of salad dressing, but we like best a very simple kind that I often make—oil and lemon juice and cheese."