Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-24

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Although It was the middle OF oe-
tober II was very warm, sultry after
noon. The avenue was crowded with
motors, carriages and well groomed
people.
As Warren walked beside here, Helen
was proudly conscious of his tall, we'll
built figure and commanding carriage.
There seemed an air OF distinction about
him that made him stand out above every
one else.
At the entrance 10 As, Helen paused
to look at the elaborate display OF cos
tunes and millinery. The whole window
vas trimmed in lavender All the hats
and gowns were Of violet and lavender
their various shades.
Come on demanded Warren, You
haven't any time TO waste"
When they entered the millinery depart
ment they were met by a condescending
saleslady In a trailing black gown with
a towering head dress OF blond puffs,
something In "A black or black and
white dress hat" murmured Helen
something not too large"
The saieslady pushed forward two
chairs Please be seated Then she
disappeared TO return with a ponderous
black hat covered with white plumes.
This looks much smaller when It's or
the head" at Helens protest at the size.
Just let me put It on you
"Oh, I know | couldn't wear anything
20 large and heavy as that"
Again the saleslady swept away, 20 re-
turn with a tiny black velvet hat the
shape OF a skull cap, with a big white
M, hun ~
tail.
Helen shrank back as she attempted
To place this creation upon her head.
"oh, mono; ! couldn't wear anything
ike that
you said you wished small hat,
madame"
Yes, know; but want brimmed
hat--nothing on that order"
once more the saleslady traiied back
this time with a mighty injured air. And
now she brought out three hats OF vari-
Gus sizes.
Before Helen could protest she placed
on her head a poke-bonuet shape with a
big, spreading bow In the back. II was
so large In the crown that II came down
in a rakish fashion almost over Hslen'S
ears.
Just a little large in the crown. I'll
get a bandeau."
"oh, no. no. / couldn't wear this any
way"
but ignoring her protest, the sales
lady brought = bandeau, pinned II in the
/ hat and again tried II on Helen. who sal
helplessly in front Of the mirror.
There, now, that's very becoming
Don't YOU think SOP" Turning to War
rem, who was sitting with his hands
crossed on his cane, watching the pro
ceedings in cynical silence
Don't you think that shape Ia very
good on herr" she asked again
Couldn't be much worse" was War
ren's brief comment.
This so Disconnected the complacencN
of the saleslady that she could think o.
nothing TO say So she quietly removed
the offending hat and tried on another.
How do you like thst?" stiffly.
That's some better. but It's not wha
we want" answered Warren curty
NOW I think wen save your time and
ours by walking around the cases here
and see what you have"
"Oh, Of course, II you wish" iciy
But many Of our hats are not in th'
| cases"
"Wen. we'll see those that are" and h
strobe toward the cases. while Helen hur
riedIy pinned on her hat and followed
him.
Nothing here for YOU" after a brie
survey. IAN too big and freakish. BY
love. II they tried they couldn't maxi
'em more hideous Come, let's set on
Of here. Don't you know alu place wher'
they have sane, normal-looking hatsr'