Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-16
CHAPTER x-continued.

CAAxVEH A-CouttHued.
She bounced out Of the room. but. re-
turning. thrust her head in at the doc,
and hurled at them In one Kissing epithet
all her concentrated rage and disgust:
"Pikers.'
Nora. put me down for the usual Sis
Lee across the board instructed Inez
What's across the board'?" interro-
gated Milly. Say. Inez what's the
meaning OF across the board?'"
Haven't time to tell you. The race is
called for 3 tomorrow" came the answer
I think you're horrid." protested Milly.
much hurt. "It amt fair. I've just az
much right to play across the board as
any one"
All right. Bensonhurst across the
BOARD. said Nora, Jotting 1t down. It'll
collect the money after the show"
Lou had been accommodating at the
mix with the racin' news. Here comes
Patsy" she warned.
Immediately scattered to their places, and
nora hastily put the paper away. But
II was false alarm. The new arrival
was sylvia Simpson. The show girl was
tan: handsome naughty person. most
affected stateliness that brought out all
the chic Of her costume. Simpson GER
tainly knew how to wear clothes. Also
she dressed with taste.
Oh. Simpson, did you have a good
timer demanded Mai. eagerly, while ali
the other girls inspected the bridesmaid
with critical interest that they sought
not to make too evident
'Ciel! Weddings are such a BORE re-
pneo simpson, turning a lansuid eye
'Oh. think they're lovely" said Nora.
They're getting frightfu common
Every chorus girl you know is getting
And Simpson moved to the middle OF
the room 80 that the girls should get the
full effect OF her habf1iments
What love OF a coatr said Nora, ad-
mirinsay, clasping her hands.
What did Maizie wear!" questioned
fnsz;
The highest princess 1 ever saw"
vouchsafed Simpson
What else did she have on?" asked
Evelyn. taking up the cross-examfnation.
for Miss Simpson was not ioouacious. II
of her.
MOT much Of anything except jewelry
In nth that respect she looked like jewelers.
Just like our prima DONNA
Yes-Quite vulgar
Lots OF people there?'
"Oh. crowds. but not a bit classy Or
smart
MANY you knew
NO. but lots 1 expect to know. Loads
OF men introduced themselves to me-
She lit cigarette. which she distracted
from bejeweled case Of gold Then she
volunteered her opinion Of the bride.
Maize did real mean thing" she
said. she tried to cut me out Of my
entrance"
The idear exclaimed the hearers. and
Lou remarked that crowding other women
on was an old trick OF the ex-chorus
Il told her that II she thought blowed
In $5OO for this dress just to be q brides.
maid she was good and well mistaken"
went on Simpson. encouraged by their
s syn was there to be looked at.
with awe.
1T is rather a roast" admitted simp-
son. but It's good investment. You've
q salary In this business
Ines Uttered audibiy. ana the others
Did you see anything humorous in that
remark" queried Simpson, hauShtily.
mo" denied Inez. II was tfiniIin. Of
somethin' funny"
''Then. If it's a good joke put US all
next. and II anybody has anything to saw
about me let them just speak right out
Simpson swept majestically to a chair
There was no answer to the challenge,
and the girls one by one dropped out of
the room until Nora alone remained with
her.
Got anything good. Nora?" demanded
the woman.
Here's the entry" replied Nora, hold
ing out the paper.
Don't bother me with the entry. Hasn't
that friend Of yours tipped you on to
mo. What friend?'
Mr.. Crawford. I met him today"
Nora gazed at her with anxious sur
prise.
You met Mr. Crawford"
Eyes. Thought I'd surprise you He's
a friend Of Maizie's husband Soon as he
found out was In this company he asked
right away II I knew you. and said we
were great friends. He's asked US out to
supper some night"
Il couldn't CO.
why not? You've been out TO lunch
with him. Say, he doesn't like Patsy a
little bit. does her.
Nora was non-committal
Patsy met him only once" she said.
Il guess "7ce was enough for him. and
don't blame him.
Simpson pufred at her cigarette and
do you know that mans q good thing
Il you work him right" she said. ~
Nora shrank from her with shocked |
why, MISS simpson, L wouldn't think |
81 such q thing!" she exclaimed.
You've been working him for tips. |
haven't your" continued the woman, II
don't see much difference between tips |
and diamonds. Maybe he'd be Just fool |
enough to marry you. His family have |
money. think they'd settle II you |
oluffed good and hard"
please don't talk like that" pleaded |
Nora.
"Pshaw! Don't be silly.'
SSH! warned Nora, placing her nneer |
% her lips. Here comes Patsy!'
She went out.
This time It really was her sister She
,ould be heard in heated alteration with
he stage manager in tho corridor.
Don't tell me to get q move on I'm
rot your slave" she was saying mo.
hat won't be about all from me. You
an take my two weeks notice now II
'ou can get any lady to lead this chorus
,etter'n me. get 'em. an get 'em quick
DO mean It? Sure I do. I don't take
lothin' from nobody. seer
That's q good bluff." sneered Simpson
Is Patsy flung into the room. followed by
number Of the other girls.
You ought to be wise to bluffs. You
NOW q few" retorted Patsy.
Don't you look grand" remarked
dilly. eying her In wonderment.
Might "a Just stepped out OF q suit