The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-02-09

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We'll, Philip had invited a party Of
us to go with him in his machine to
the automobile races in Elgin-you re-
member them. Margery's young mar.
ried cousin, and her husband were to
chaperone the crowd, and. IS this girl
was visiting Margery, Philip had to in
vite her. l don't believe he had ever
noticed her before.
You know how particular he Is
about clothes and how he likes to
have his guests well dressed. We all
~squandered our allowances for months
ahead buying new auto toys. We in
vested In those clever foulard coats,
simple but expensive motor frocks and
cunning bonnet-hats. with the most
gorgeous of wells. That is, we all did
except the cousin. You know she's
been self-supporting for years and car.
not indulge in the extravagances that
We pampered pets of successful IA
theirs do-much good it does any of
us!"
Don't attempt sarcasm"
Its not sarcasm. It's just a fact
I've learned. Well, we started out late
on Thursday afternoon, and we
were a handsome party. Philips
machine is perfect, you know. The
men were in their top boots and auto
clothes, and we girls surely did look
well in u new togs-youll admit we
all knew how to dress. Margery's
cousin had nothing new-just a sim
pie, dark linen dress, stout boots, a
sailor hat, with an old veil Of Mar
gery's, and a. winter coat that had
seen service. That girl is a brick
she complimented us all on our ap.
pearance and she really meant it"
Are you going to try it?"
Don't interrupt. We had a glorious
run out and got into Elgin tired and
hungry, about eight o'clock. AS that
is beyond the ordinary dinner hour.
and the place had been overwhelmed
with visitors, we were glad to get a
haphazard supper in a little restau-
rant. There the men left us, while
they went to find the rooms Philip
had telephoned for. We waited.
Finally the men appeared much crest.
fallen.
The men could lind no accommoda-
tons and had been advised to camp in
the car overnight. We women were
aghast-we aren't good 'outers,' as you
know-all except Margery's cousin.
She thought it would be great fun, es.
do nothing else except go home and
miss the races. So out we girls went
and slept in the car, while the men
rolled up in the robes on the ground.
None of us could do up our hair
In the morning except the cousin, who
has some glorious natural braids.
Somehow, in that clear morning light,
our bought puffs looked out of place
beside her smooth hair. We women
we're disheveled and cross, but the
men had rather enjoyed the expert.
nee.
while the rest Of US were trying
to make ourselves ~presentable the
cousin and the m~echanician had been
rummaging around under the seats
and brought out an assortment of al.
cohol lamps and provisions. The
cousin cooked a perfect breakfast.
She told stories. read palms and kept
Us all amused until the races began.
philip began to take notice. When
she picked the winner he became
Interested.
THAT night we had rooms, but they
we're uncomfortable, and again the next
day all except the cousin were tired
and cross. She saved that second day
by forcing us to have a good time. Phil.
lp finally became more than interest.
ed. We discovered that she had good
eyes and the sun, which scorched Us.
lid not affect her skin.
I'VE motored back to town and had
dinner at the club. There was a lit.
tie dance afterward and Philip found
that she could dance.
$50 that's how it started. l suppose
hes been discovering good qualities in
her 9 since-she certainly must be
q change. never saw a man more
In love-"
Isn't it absurd?" commented the
caller. but the Joke In ON tia paaA