Janet and after lunch went in and took a nap for about an hour. When I got up from my nap I took a quick bath, and dressed for the afternoon. I put on a lovely informal dress, and after I finished putting on fresh makeup I went out to the kitchen and put on an apron and helped Janet prepare dinner. I had definitely decided to learn to cook as soon as possible, so that I could, if I wanted to, keep house all by myself. I made the salad, the iced tea, and set the table while Janet fixed the main part of the dinner.

About 5:00 o'clock, Mary called:

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"Ruth dear, she said, "I'm bringing Dr. Welsh home with me for dinner, so be a good girl, and set an extra plate, and have cocktails ready by 5:30, won't you?"

"Certainly, darling," I replied, "everything will be ready when you arrive."

"And darling," she continued, "I want you to look your prett- iest tonight."

"I will," I promised, "so hurry home."

Dr. Arlene Welsh was Mary's physician, but I had never been introduced to her, so when I hung up the phone I hurriedly went in and put on my prettiest sheath in honor of the occasion, and got everything ready to make the cocktails, and rearranged the table, setting another place for our guest. Just as I completed these last minute arrangements and took a quick look at my makeup, Mary arrived, and I ran to the door to greet her.

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"Darling!" Mary exclaimed, as I opened the door, how lovely you look! This is Dr. Welsh, she continued, "you have heard me speak of her, I'm sure.

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"Yes," I replied, "I remember Dr. Welsh, and its nice to meet you at last, doctor.

Mary has spoken of you many times, and

I almost feel like I know you. Please come in, and if you will go out to the porch, and make yourself at home, I will join you in a moment."

I slipped on one of my lacy aprons, and went out to serve cocktails.

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