The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-10-17

am sure, would have been more circuuspect had not
Mr. Haywoods and Nella's introduction OF her been
in itself an open sesame
But knowing with that and English approval
background. Newport would tumble head over heels
in its efforts 10 entertain the new recruit my mother
FASTENED 10 lead the ranks and Mrs Dolly made her
initial bow the ballroom Of villa, beautifully
decorated-both Mrs. Dolly and barOom-for the
occasion.
Needless TO say fancy dancing became the rage that
season and the following winter in New York when
fitted about in everything from ballet 70 bed
room slippers.
Mrs Dolly's first New York appearance was at a
dance given for Nella by Nj Haywood II was
daring move on his part. and OF course neither Mr.
Mrs Penning accepted invitation The present
Mrs Haywood never troubled herself about her hus-
bands daughter and so Mrs. Dolly graced the receiv
ing line with Nella, Mr.. Haywood and myself She
a gown Ike jewel-au shaded. silvery green
spangles bounded by masses OF sea foam chiffon and
topped by the glistening shoulders OF a marble Venus
One sleeve was formed OF interlaced strands Of
aids the other was merely floating pale greenish
gauze. apropos OF which Perry Willing heard 70
say that is remarkable how much dress could be
held up by little, and Evelyn Taghern-Steward
replied soto voce that Nella probably would be
held up" for the entire affair. Nela white
and silver and l white and gold, variations Of the
white pale blue and pink 10 which girls seem TO be
limited. If to die spinster the age Of 60
and wanted to retain my reputation OF respectabity
l think my wardrobe OF evening gowns would still
have 10 contain only that maiden tho.
Captain Peddington was there and Jean Gerard
the French painter, who had come On the same
ship. Captain Peddington protested that he had fol
lowed me from London and match swords
with the bOunder who had sent the little ivory
Japanese chap. NJ Geraud asked almost al once
whether he might paint my portrait IN the hope no
doubt, that my father could be persuaded buy II
when completed. When he had my promise for
few sittngs, he glanced where Mrs. Dolly
gliding through q Strauss waltz with Carleton
Deane drearniIy. rhythmcaly. as Strauss must have
meant his music to be interpreted He measured her
curiously from Tip and turned to peculiar
light In his eyes
"Mademoiseile Haywood's"-he began
"Penning, you mean" corrected
"Ah?" He lifted his eyebrows interrogatvely, brr
was thoroughly the French gentleman cues
ton further. "Mademoise1le Haywood-Pennin he
on serenely has attractive friend. Mrs.
Brooke IS her name:"
l nodded.
"She-is-American%
Doesn't she look it,? I asked hesitating to let Rim
know how very little could tell him about Dolly
Brooke
q should say-not quite But then" he laughed.
she looks more ike nymph who should be floating.
hair all unbound, the top OF a II IS odd
familiar. mermaid with hair floating on the green
water"
NEVER OF COMMON EARTH"
when yoa hrf really dance some time"
laughed. you'll swear she's creature OF the air
and is she never of the earth'T vas his question
which might have meant any OF many things
Never OF common earth" I responded and
changed the subject
But later, when the final figure Of the cotillon had
left carpet OF leaves the floor and the guests
had scattered for buffet OF scrambled eggs, salad
and coffee before leaving caught glimpse OF Dolly
Brooke and " Geraud wandering toward the con
servatory strangely absorbed for that OF mere ac-
quaintances
'Nella's picked winner" said Carley Deane as We
happened into an adjoining ROOM and Dollys scinti-
lating green gown shimmered through the leaves on
the other side OF the glass doors she can dance
through life in my arms al right"
Shed have plenty Of chances to change partners
if she did, 1 replied. but get me some punch and
I'll drink your success
~Oh, nothing Ike that,S Carley sidestepped-to
use his own vernacular-as he went 70 look for
waiter, and sank into the dOwny cushions and closed
my eyes
1t fatal be so tired at the beginning OF the
season, but after all, wasn't the whole game much
more like work than playa This constant effort to
keep going TO be SEEN TO be spoken Of 70 be IN the
public eye and the public lpi-I felt years old II
like shriekng mania, endless-uladdeningy
Luneheoas teas, bridge, dinners. balls the
opera-the days business with little or variety.
Small wonder we had all gone mad about Dolly
Brooke She new. diferent-the breath OF
other world aluost-shining, effervescent. aerial
Dolly, who had shot into our midst Ike rocket from
the skies and sent her sparks darting among
sound other than the murmuTing OF the foun-
tain caused open my eyes Dolly and her
companion had come the half open doors OF
the conservatory and I could distinctly hear their
voices
And you see how have succeeded" she was
saying with her little laugh, you needn't have been
afraid~