The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-11
BY AGNE,S SJIRBRLDGE.

and I started off quite out Of sorts with
the world in general. It did not occur
to me then that was having good
many difficult mornings nowadays, and
!. would have died rather than own how
tired l was.
But once arrived at the handsome
residence, where we were to. hold our
again. During the winter had gained
access to q dozen Of the most exclusive
houses IN Chicago (places that would
never have dreamed Of entering a year
beforel thru my club membership and
Mrs. Parsons friendship. To be sure,
lngs SO far; but a foothold is worth
everything.
There was q rustic of silk-lined skirts
in the fashionable drawingroom little
later, as the members of my committee
moved up to let Mrs. Parsons take the
chair. "Only ten minutes late,' whis-
pered one OF them. That's doing well
The gavel sounded and the meeting
was called to order. The minutes were
read, and after one or two objections
had been raised and settled again., the
business of the morning was stated; it
was to make arrangements for grand
reception to Professor Van Hux Tyn,
the latest literary lion to arrive.
with You, Madame Presidentsn asked
"Well, 1 think not,n was Mrs. Par
son 8 answer. "Don't you think long
receiving line rather objectionables' .
but the Nota Benes always have all
the officers" urged the secretary.
IT think there is faction spoke
the the next peeeon R3 ba do 81
glad to see the other principal officers
in the receiving line
Eyes" urged a director. "Then, too,
| thinks 5a foreigners ign rs are always impressed
edo understand that as q nnotions'
Mrs. Parsons voice was tinged with
q Oh, no, only suggestion, was the
answer from the vice president. g.
Twill someone kindly make q mo-
tion9' said Mrs. Parsons haughtily.
The motion was made that all the
officers should receive, but it was not
carried. IS -, .-.
I had already seen to this. "You
are not my faithful henchman for moth
ing,,,,, she whispered afterward. 1sHow
%Sald yGsg like to go to the biennial as
: sh !; passed on, but the seed fell on
The Biennial! What would Joe says
:, I"Now, who shall pour teaq" asked
the treasurer. -
. TOR PHYS sake" urged another
Women. We had such a set Of guys at
the last one'
IT move that the last speaker be ap-
pointed a committee Of one, with full
powers over the tea tables, - said the
treasurer.
tIndeed, I must beg, to be excused"
retorted the other. ,m too busy. Be
ssha e ycb afts %a nGt s2a m sson
The treasurer was handsome and
Ladies, please come to order,' and
the gavel came down with some force.
How shall the pourers be appointed9'
"BY the CHAIR put in the treasurer.
IT move that the chair take charge Of
the details. ~
The motion was seconded and carried,
whereupon was constituted chief
pourer with liberty to select my assist
ants. 2 r. ,.-...
= A little later I was hurrying over to
a meeting Of the committee which had
charge Of our entertainment, after
which we all repaired to the auditorium
for luncheon. sat at table with Mrs.
Parsons. -,
You re coming up to the Priscilla
this afternoon7'' asked lady across
the table.
cob, yes,' said Mrs. Parsons. II
have to report for thescommittee on the
entertainment Of the Associated Chart
t IT, yG ista an9w How many of you will
A solemn hush fell over the table.
She had them at disadvantage and
took a wicked satisfaction in it.
You, Mrs. Packer9' she asked
sweetly, turning to the wife Of a mil.
ionaire. :.
I I will take ten, Twas the hesitat-
ing reply.
h.Very WE'LL and she put down Mrs.
Packers name in silver bound note
book. They are two dollars apiece,
iii take the 0a same ,S; I easped the
lady, making a swift mental calculation;
she would have to go without an antici-
pated fur boa, but it would never do to