El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-11

alterations" explained the girl. "A
gown properly fitted gives much more
satisfaction to the customer, so even
at loss we'd rather alter 1t here
She had taken Helen's address, and
now she gave her a slip with the time
of her first fitting, Tuesday at Z,
for to HelenS amazement there were
to be two fittipgs on this five franc
alteration. Surely the Bon Marche
spent much time and money to make
its gowns satisfactory.
What deposit shall leave?" taking
otu her purse
"Oh, that isn't necessary. madame.
7 ou pay when the gown is finished or
when it is delivered-as you wish
You mean you alter gowns--rip
them to pieces without a cent deposit?'
Helen asked in establishment
The girl smiled. Many Americans
are surprised at that But we rarely
ask for deposit and never from
Americans. We find them very good
customers"
1t was half past twelve when Helen
left the fitting room, and already the
clerks were Strengthening up their
counters for the one o'clock Saturday
closing.
To Meet Warren.
Since Warren could not do any bus
mess this afternoon he had promised
to meet her at the hotel about 1870,
take her to luncheon, and then out to
some nearby resort And now in happy
anticipation OF having the rest of the
day with him, Helen climbed into the
hot, dusty bus.
When She reached the hotel he was
already there, going over some ac-
counts by the awning shaded windows
Dear, bought dress at the Bon
Marche" eXcitedly, as she stopped
over to kiss him, adm then launched
into an enthusiastic description of the
gown.
But Warren only grunted as he
added up some figures from the stubs
of his check book
"Eh? What's that? Been to the
Bon Marche% when he finally pushed
back his papers How about it? Get
And I've just finished telling you
about the dress 1 bought" indignant
". I'm not going over all that again
it, - - nave " an -'-- O1 "
"Um-m. guess can stand the sus-
pense. What else did you get2'
That's all They They had had a a wonderful 9I8Ir6
but I thought that was more than I
ought to pay
well, if it's what you want get it.
Met Watson today and he wants to
take us to the Folies Bergere and
some supper place next week. YOuu
have to have some clothes while were
over here-so you might as well pitch
But, dear. I feel I oughtn't to spend
so much on clothes with all the eX-
pense of the trip and the expenses
mere
That's all right, I'll make this trip
pay good money. Things are coming
along in fine shape. Go ahead and
get yourself what you need"
With a little cry of delight Helen
stopped over and pressed her cheek
against his.
Look out there-you'n knock those
papers off! See here, if were going
to st. Cloud-yOud better hustle.
Haven't had any luncheon yet"
Helen Excited
Helen flew to get ready, her heart
beating fast with excitement This
was one of the rare moments when
the world seemed very beautiful
place and she a very fortunate woman.
To have the whole afternoon and
evening, and all day tomorrow, for
outings with Warreni And Monday
morning to be able to back to the Bon
Marche and get the ESQ franc wrap.
Helen thought of the wistful little
girl that used to stand by the bed in
the spare room. gazing at Aunt FL
lens paris cloak with awe and Won
der and underlined longing.
If only she could have known then
that someday she would be in Paris
and that she would buy wrap at the
Bon Marche!