Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-04
LUCILES
DIARY

ran into our house on her way down
town day before yesterday. Miss
Nelson is coming tomorrow 10 sew for
me. don't know whether we can
get through all have to do In the
few days she can give me-
Perhaps you'd like a days help
from me-" suggested. you know
I'm quite an expert at pulling out bast-
Ing threads"
Almost any kind OF help viii be
welcome" answered Betty, laughing.
So | promised to go over to her
house in the morning with my thin
bic and scissors Although Betty Is
only a relative-in-law. l am fond Of
her and am always glad to do any
thing can for her.
1t occurred to me that II would be a
good plan to get Miss Nelson's advice
about my wistaria gown. which want
ed to have altered. so l took II over
to Betty's with me. II was not until
Betty went downtown for some trim:
mings that had a chance to consult
Miss Nelson, for Betty was so en-
crossed In her own clothes that she
would not even listen when brought
up the subject of my dress.
III you'll give me some OF your
splendid IDEAS" said, as slipped on
the gown for Miss Nelson's inspec-
ton, II shall be grateful"
IT'S a beautiful costume" she ex-
claimed, admiringly. ''If the skirt were
narrowed somewhat and the sleeve
made over, 1t would be perfect for this
years styles"
"If that is all 1t requires, maybe
you will show me how to do It,"
said.
We'll, II you think there will be
time," she replied.
"Oh, I'll do the work." l said. And
in a very few minutes had the
sleeves ripped out for her to plan. She
was Just basting them together in
their new mode when Betty returned
II didn't waste a minute" she said
"for was afraid you'd be waiting to
fit me, Miss Nelson. Why. what's
this?" she asked, catching sight OF
tue WlBIATld DTOdOCLOLu.
81 knew, Betty, that you wouldn't
mind If Miss Nelson gave me a few
minutes about refurbishing this frock,
I explained. Cousin Fannie has SO
much to do for mother and grand.
mother this fall that hate to bother
her about any sewing for poor me, SO
I've made UP my mind to tx this dress
myself"
That's very noble Of yon." re-
marked Betty in an odd tone. Then
when I asked her II she didn't think
the sleeves were going to be pretty
she said she really hadn't given the
matter any thought.
She was 80 extremely ungracioui
that had almost decided to give VI
fixing the gown when was called u
the telephone to speak to Arthu
Knight. who had learned from mothe
where l was.
There's an impromptu informa
dance at the Country club tonight,
he said. land hope you can go witt
me-"
When l. came back to the sewing
room I remarked that simply mus
have my wistaria frock to wear thai
night.
Full evening dress would be quite
ridiculous" l said, and my wistaria
is the only suitable demitoilette
have. II Miss Nelson will help me
with 1t we can get It done in short
order. And tomorrow, Betty, I'll come
over and sew all day for you. II you'll
rip the hem OF the skirt It will bC
ready for Miss Nelson to rehang a.
soon as she and prepare the sleeves
10 be put back into the bodice.
handed her the dress and she wen
at the ripping IN way that, much a.
I dislike to say such a thing Of Betty
actually seemed surly. All three o
US worked on the gown until late Il
the afternoon. when It was done ex
cept for little finishing that I knew
Cousin Fannie could easily do while
was resting for the dance.
The gown looked so we'll on me tina
evening that l was very glad that
had had 1t changed. 1t pays to keel
ones clothes up to date.
fully intended to go TO Betty's thii
morning, but / slept late after the
dance and l was so tired that tel
ephoned her that unless she needed
me very much wouldn't go.
Il don't need you at ALL" she replied
quite snappishly. But II Cousin Fan
ME can find time to come over I shall
be very grateful. When she helps sh,
doesn't help herself"
Poor Betty! For her own sake
often regret her bad manners.