It only needs that there should be a
little forethought on the part of the home authorities; that sufficient
change of diet should be provided; that the luncheons should be freshly
prepared day by day; and that a convenient receptacle for conveying it
backwards and forwards should be procured; then every difficulty which
could be urged against the plan would be conquered. Added to this there
is the fact that children almost always enjoy food which is prepared for
them at home more than they enjoy food prepared by strangers; as a
regular thing, that is. There are to be bought now-a-days very handy
little tin sandwich cases with sides which fold down when empty, and so
occupy very little space. A good deal may be carried in one of these
tins, and it can be stowed away when done with in a corner of the book
bag, and the weight will scarcely be felt. Better still is one of the
small luncheon baskets which are to be seen in every fancy shop, and
which cost but a few pence. A basket three inches deep, three inches
wide, and six inches in length, could be made to hide away a most
diversified repast. A knife and fork, with a single plate could be
slipped into a strap in the lid, and there would be room also for a tiny
flask, whatever solid refreshment was decided on, and also one of those
dainty delicacies which serve to give piquancy and attractiveness to a
luncheon.
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