The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-10

n T was at one OF Henrietta lwombleyS rcccp-
H tions that Jcssica and | privileged, for
81 the first time. to gaze upon the intellectual
B countenancc OF Mrs. Warburton and to listen
L TO the words OF wisdom that fell suaycy
from her lips. That we experienced more
pleasure in the indulgence of the second privilege
than in that OF the first due to the existence III
us both of almost abnormal love of beauty and to
the presence in Mrs WarburtonS face OF several
features that at FIRST sight painfully repecd Her
eyes, to begin with. protrudcd degree which
gave her expression OF chronic SURPRISE that they
were softly brown and at times OF a really extra
ordinary brilliancy, were but me2grc aids to
for checking rccoil We objected also, 10 her
mouth which had trick. highly unpleasant to Jes-
SiCa, OF smiling on one side only, thus suggesting
hali-mouthcd hcartincsS than halt depressing.
In time, admit, the incongruity OF this phenomenon
fascinated me- but JeSsica's prejudice against Mrs.
Narburtons smile renamed violent and unrcasoning.
She Stunned the contemplation OF 1t 10 degree
bordering rudeness, and passed the carly part OF
the evening lurking behind portiercs and pottcd
palms that they might blot It from her view. Thus.
though frequently within sound OF the soothing rip
pie OF Mrs, Warburtou's cOntrato voice, JcsSlca
missed many OF the choicest gems Of thought with
which that eminent person favored us. Pursuing my
individual researches, however, / was enabled not
only TO hear these but to discover that the lady,
though still further handicapped by an insignificant
and chatacterlesS nose. had as conPcnsaons an ad-
mirable complexion, beautiful teeth superb car
rage, and really surprising amount OF magnetism,
10 which both men and women promptly and hap
PLY succumbed SO great this last, indeed, that
she soon surrounded by her fellow guests, who,
after reluctantly yielding themselves to our beamng
hostess tor the Introduction remained ChdttnS
easily with the lioncss OF the evening for lew
moments, and then, with expressions OF aresS SUR
prise and relief attached themselves permanently 10
her circle, Accustomed | to similar asscmb-
lagos where the guest Of honor stands in a corner
supported by the hostess and two intrepid
friends. while the remaining guests remain alooi.
ieverishly seeking within themselves sentiments
worthy the cars OF celebrity / was naturally much
impressed by the phenomenon before me. l ap-
preached. joined the circle, and | listened
Mrs. Warburton holding forth, as was cN-
cd OF her rather
yious leads OF the hostess but dong 1t artistcaly
subtly with such charm OF individual appeal TO this
or that OF her listeners, that they proved the
accuracy Of her shots ike targets which ring when
the bull's-eye IS struck Ono or two even had the
,cmerity to disagree with her and this apparently
delighted her much that her brown eyes seemed
10 pop out OF her head with excitement and interest
as she laughingy met the issues they raised | saw
Jcssica's blond head shining among the drapercs OF
a window far away. and under cover OF the
focused interest impcratiVely motoncd her TO ap-
proaeh. She came with reluctant feet and eyes,
it were turned inward.
4 reproachul aside. "Shcs holding them all George
Everett has LETT his gum shoes III the hall and settled
at her feet for the evening and Professor Olivier,
who to my certain knowledge, has played solitaire
in corner at each of the last five receptions he has
attended, is glued to her side. She appears to be
fascinating them
Fascinating them-with that smile" she muir
mured dsdainfully.
with it-or notwithstanding it," | rctortcd Il
don't pretend TO have analyzcd the thing al this carly
stage It's a condition I'm mentionng-not theory.
Look al her now
Icssica looked and looked inlcutly. Almost in the
instant Mrs Warburton caught her eye
Miss Beldcn agrees with this point, at
least" she exclaimed, gayly nodding toward my
friend "Shc said the thing before thought OF
it. in her second book, 1t interested me then, but
did quite convince me Afterwards discovered
It's truth"
especial point she meant, absorbed we had been
in our own exchange OF condolences, but Jessica
swayed forward, | subsequently explained TO her
like fascinated bird under the eye OF the calculating
serpent
"Unquestonably VIC right" she smiled, ii we
agree. Who dares dispute us1
She was still the outside OF the circle as she
spoke Mrs Warburton make two quick steps for
ward from the centre, and with touch surpris ngy
cordial intimate vet dignhed. drew her within
Professor Olivier dares, she explained and you
shall help me down him. | must make the most OF
agreement this time, Tor ! know very well that
YOU will never agree with ME again You are so
conservative and They tell mean extreme"
There was \ chorus of courteous protest IN which
the voice Of Professor Alphonse Olivier rose loud
= and clear He had in my hearing but a fortnight
ago denounced Mrs Warburton's latest magazine
article as the vaporiugs OF an hysterical woman
lacking literary style, logic and TACT and OF actually
immoral tendency. but he seemed TO have reversed
his severe Judgment As he stood bcamng upon
her with his ncar-sighed gray eyes.
a prolonged sigh at my lett ear drew my attention
.nm this pleasing picture OF masculine subJecuon
-urning recognized Grifhng, clever young artiSt
dragged By intellectual mother to this and sim-
lar gatherings where he made no secret oi hls gloom
and isolation. lie openly approved OF me. however
h9dmg my conversation, he gracefully extlained
wholly free from theories and IDEAS. don't yoi
know" Sympathctieallv | withdrew with CrI1ns
TO distant corner, where we sat down side by Sidc
J. too was little tired Of theories aud ideas
Nha' does she write about. anyhow? demande'
5riihng gazing dreaTily at his shoes. Nou know
never read womeu's things but I've got genera
idea that hers worse than the az rage Wants t
Tevoln'ionize society doesn't she and elect wome'
Presidents. and put babies out to farm or something
like that"
FASTENED to turn tho sunshine OF optimstl
mud op this cold gray cloudncse
Not A bit Your course in art has taught yo
90 draw conclusions" explained with brisk sever
uy MI she wants Is eniirc equality for women an
men. Men don't give their lives TO domestic seryic
ard the care OF children aud she thinks womo
should not unless they consider their special VOC