... MOTLEY NOTES. By ALAN KEMP. Prime of Life. Gentle reader, have you turned fifty? (No, Madam, I am not addressing you-- dash it all, I have a little tact!) If so, you will agree with me that there are worse things that one can turn-- e.g., stones, corners, and possibly even new leaves. I ask you,, indeed, to agree with me that a mellow fifty is the prime of life. You have perhaps discovered-- ...

... Bv JOYCE DENNYS. MY DEAR ROBERT-- The affair between Faith and the Conductor is in a very fluid and unsatisfactory state. After that emotional scene at the Conductor's cocktail-party, Lady B. and Charles and I naturally thought they were engaged. In fact, Charles went so far as to send Faith a Greetings telegram the following morn ing saying, Heartbroken, but wishing you all happiness. ...

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... CiMAlJl JXgAAJUk* U-i nne French regrets that she has been unable to supply many of her clients with her Cleansing Milk. After the war however she hopes once again to supply all the demands of the borne market. In the mean time, she is helping the war effort by developing her business abroad where her Cleansing Milk is becoming increasingly popular. CLEANSING MILK BY OLD BOND STREET, LONDON, W.I. ...

... UTILT^ If not quite so attractive to look at as formerly, the Kestos Utility models are still Kestos in cut and finish. The only regret that you and we have is there can't be more of them owing to our work for the Gov ernment and wartime restrictions. LTD. BANBURY OXON ...

... FROM AUSTINS TO AUSTIN OWNERS Don't spare the oil and spoil the car When you bring the Austin home after a long day o war work, there isn't always time to give it the care it deserves. Minor attentions must wait. But whatever ym leave, never neglect lubrication. Remember, it's poj IkN. service to the Country to give precious material! needless wear even on a war job. Replenish Engine Oil ...

... By JOYCE DENNYS. MY DEAR ROBERT-- In the end it was the Conductor's small, thin duck, my namesake, Henrietta, who laid the First Egg. The Conductor, apparently, visits his ducks before dawn, because it was quite dark, and Charles and I were asleep when the telephone rang. Charles swore, and lifted the receiver off its hook. Henrietta s laid an egg! shouted the Conductor, so loud that I could ...

... CONFIDENCE Confidence plays an important part in our wartime lives, for it is confidence that makes good leaders and good workers. In a woman, confidence springs from both character and appearance, and it is for this reason that we recommend the use, in moderation, of . For a touch of lively colour on the lips emphasises their character, and gives a feeling of self- confidence to the wearer. ...

... . This excellent photograph of the QUEEN i cith PRINCESS ELIZABETH and PRINCESS MARGARET teas taken in the Bote Room. No room in Buckingham Palace is better known to the outside world, for visitors to the Garden Party from all over the Empire coming through the Grand Entrance pass through the Bow Room on to the famous lawns laid out by George IV, PHOTOGRAPH BY CECIL BEATON. ...

... . By ANN TODD. I AM so glad you wore the hat with the cauliflower, after all. Are you, darling I appre ciate that, coming from you. You know, I feel awfully proud of you. I wonder if every one knows you belong to me. I think the conductor does. He winked. We are nearly there now. I am excited. Are you But of course. Happy, too. We haven't been out. iust vou and I, for months. Here we ...

... .* By FRANK H. SHAW. MOYRA GRAHAM answered the ring of her door-bell in person. As she switched off the light in the hall, she noticed the Channel fog had penetrated into her home. Evening. \ou 11 think 1 m desperately impertinent, said a man's voice. Do you want anything she asked. I want to know if I might listen to the nine-o'clock news, if you don't think me fantastic, said the ...

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