Topics for Women

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 153, 30 June 1934, Page 3 (Supplement)

Topics for Women

magazines, the mother prepared a parcel of food. Tea, bread and meat she wrapped up, then, thinking how miserable the wayfarer looked, she added to the parcel the only cake in the house. At tea time she explained to the family that they had such a jolly time together that they did - not need cake to- keep them happy, whereas the swagger looked as though an unexpected piece of cake might cheer him on his way. Unfortunately, she could not supply any clothing, as they had none to spare, and none of their boots, which were particularly requested, would fit. Almost every day some neighbour or another called, and on their departure they invariably said, "Come and see us soon—come for the whole day, and bring Miss Sally with you," When Sally accompanied her new friends on the return visits, she learned a little more of the meaning and joy of Southern hospitality, for, without exception, tho neighbours were homely and friendly to a degree hitherto undreamed of by Sally, who found the same welcome in a ploughman's cottage and "the member's" home.