Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1910-11-14

the first timc to gaze upon the lnteHeCtuai
countenance of Mrs. Warburton and to listen
- to the words of wisdom that fell suavely
from her lips. That experienced more
pleasure in the indulgence OF the second privilege
than in that of the first due to the existence IN
us both of almost abnormal love OF beauty and to
the presence in Mrs Warburton's face OF several
features that first sight painfully repealed u.s. her
eyes, to begin with, Protruded TO degree "nIoh
gave her an expression of chronic SURPRISE that they
were softly brown and at times of really extra
ordinary brlliancy, but meagre aids to reason
for checking our recoil We objected also' 10 her
mouth, which had trick, highly unpleasant TO Jes-
sica of smiling side only, thus suggesting a
half-mouthed heartiness more than halt depressing
In time admit, the incongruity of this phenomenon
fascinated me- but Jesscas prejudice against MIS-.
Warburton's smile remained violent and ,unreason1ng
She Stunned the contemplation OF 1t to degree
bordering rudeness, and passed the early part OF
the evening lurking behind portIeresl and Potted
palms that they might blot it from hersview Thus
though frequently within sound OF the soothing rip
pie of Mrs. Warburton's contralto voice, Jesslca
missed many of the choicest gems OF thought with
which that eminent person favored US. lFursulng my
individual researches, however, | was enabled not
only to hear these, but to discover that the lady,
though still further handicapped by an lnsignncant
and characterless had as conpensa1ons an ad-
mirabe complexion, beautiful teeth, superb car
rage, and really surprising amount OF magnetism
to which both and women promptly and nap
PLY succumbed. So great was TINS last pndeed tat
she was soon surrounded by her fellow guests, who
after reluctantly yielding themselves to our beamng
hostess for the introduction, remained chatting
moments and then with expressions OF artless sur
prise and relief attached themselves permanently to
her circle. Accustomed as l was to similar assemb-
lagos where the guest of honor stands in a corner
supported by the hostess and one two intrepid
friends while the remaining guests remain aloot,
feverishy seeking within themselves sentiments
worthy the of celebrity, was naturally much
impressed by the phenomenon before me- ap-
preached, joined the circle, and | listened
Mrs Warburton was holding forth, as was ex-
pected of her and in response to the rather too OBJ
the hut doing
so suby with such charm of individual appeal to this
or that of her listeners, that they proved the
accuracy of her shots like targets which ring when
the buls-eye is struck. One or two even had the
temerty to disagree with her, and this apparently
delighted her so much that her brown eyes seemed
to pop out OF her head with excitement and interest
as she laughingly met the issues they raised. saw
Jessicas blond head shining among the draperies of
a window not far away, and under cover OF the
focused interest mperatvely motioned her to ap-
proach. She with reluctant feet, and eyes, as
II were, turned inward.
you're missing everything" I explained to her in
a reproachful aside. She's holding them all. George
Everett has left his gum shoes in 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.
Jessica's delicate brows arched higher.
Fascinating them-with that smile?" she muir
INJURED disdainfuy.
with tor notwithstanding it," l retorted. 81
don't pretend to have analysed the thing this early
stage It's condition I'm mentionng-not theory
Look at her now"
Jessica looked and looked intently. Almost in the
instant Mrs. Warburton caught her eye.
Miss Belden agrees with me on this point. at
least" she exclaimed. gayly, nodding toward my
friend "She said the same thing before thought of
It, in her second book. 1t interested me then, but
did not quite convince me. Afterwards discovered
Its truth"
Neither Jessca nor had the faintest idea what
especial point she meant absorbed we had been
in our own exchange of condolences but Jessica
swsyed forward, 1 subsequently explained to her.
like fascinated bird under the eye of the calculating
serpent
agree. Who dares dispute usP
She was still on the outside of the circle as she
spoke Mrs. Warburton make two quick steps for
ward from the centre, and with touch. surprisingly
cordial, intimate yet dignihed. drew her within.
Professor Olivier dares," she explained, and you
shall help me down him / must make the most of
agreement this time, for know very well that
you will agree with me again You SO
conservative, and I-they tell mean so extremeF
There chorus of courteous protest in which
the voice of Professor Alphonse Olivier loud
and clear. He had in my hearing, but fortnight
ago, denounced Mrs. Warburtons latest magazine
article the vaporings of hysterical woman,
lacking literary style logic and fact and of actually
immoral tendency, but he seemed to have reversed
this severe judgment now as he stood beaming upon
her with his near-sighted gray eyes
prolonged sigh at my left ear drew my attention
from this pleasing picture of masculine bjection
Turning l recognized Grifhng, clever young artist
dragged by an intellectual mother to this and SINH
lar gatherings where he made secret OF his gloom
and isolation He openly approved of me, however
finding my conversation, he gratefully explained.
wholly free from theories and ideas, don't you
know" Sympathetically / withdrew with Grifing
to a distant corner, where sat down side by side
], too, was little tired of theories and ideas.
What does she write about, anyhow" demanded
Criff1ng, gazing dreariy at his shoes. You know
never read women's things, but I've got general
idea that hers than the average. Wants to
revoutionize society doesn't she, and elect
Presidents and put babies out to farm, something
like that?"
/ FASTENED to turn the sunshine of an optimistic
mind on this cold gray coudiness.
mot bit. Your course in art has not taught you
10 draw conclusions" explained with brisk sever
ity. cali she wants is entire equality for and
Men don't give their lives to domestic service
and the of children; and she thinks women
should not unless they consider it their special