Las Vegas optic., 1913-03-01
THAT LOVELY FROCK
BY LUCILLE CAMPBELL.

AAuAooGy mOIuluB 0UuADO Ii VAL
dropped in on her way downtown and
told me that she was going to try on
a frock that she had seen at one Of
the stores.
i've about made up my mind to buy
It, If it is still there" she said, for
It is very stylish and pretty and is a
good bargain besides. It is only about
half what it was earlier in the season
when / first saw it and think 1t will
be becoming to me-"
How would you like the benefit Of
my advice" asked, laughingly. i've
a notion to go with you and give you
an expert opinion"
That's very good Of you,' said
Louise.
So, an hour later, Louise stood be-
fore me with childishly pleased and
expectant look on her face. Although
she is two years older than l, Louise
often seems ridiculously young and
inexperienced.
well, what do you think of it?"
she asked, glancing into long mirror
complacently.
Its quite pretty" l replied, but
aren't you afraid that chiffon tunic will
be quite out of style next fall? That
sort of thing has been worn so much
this winter that probably it viii be
dropped altogether"
You known / don't try to keep up
with the fashions said Louise. IF
can get something that is pretty and
becoming l don't care whether it's
the latest thing or not
well, of course, if you don't mind
being a back number" began.
This is the latest design" inter
posed the saleswoman "and it will
be good style for as long as any one
would wish to wear it.
But my friend wears her things
longer than most persons" l explained,
"and I don't like to see her get some
thing that isn't especially becoming" :"
why, don't you think / look well
in this gown?" Louise asked, rather
sharply. She appeared to be vexed
because did not rave over the gown.
We'll, you know, dear, an oVerdress
effect like that is apt to make per-
son look rather stout" | explained.
II think one should be particularly
careful not to wear anything that adds
to the size. Still, if you like it and
If you don't mind looking rather large,
get it by all means"
II certainly don't want it If I'm go
ing to look like a mountain in it.
Louise began to take off the frock
very Grossly Il suppose you haven't
anything else that would suit mel?
she turned to the saleswoman.
Nothing at this price that is nearly
SO beautiful You see, this is one of
our imported models l don't under
stand how it happened TO be marked
so low. l can show you something
less dressy."
mo, thank you, l want really
handsome costume" said Louise, look
ing regretfully at the soft folds Of silk
and chiffon. Then as we left the store
she asked me: What are you going
to wear at our Dix Amies reception
Saturday night?"
"Oh, don't know yet" replied. Il
usually wait till the last moment to de-
eide"
Il had thought of wearing that gown.
do wish it had been all right for me-"
It's too bad that you are disap-
pointed" I said, sympathetically.
"But surely there's no occasion for any
special dressing at our Dix Amies re-
ception. You will look nice in any OF
your pretty little frocks."
Saturday evening was taking of
my wraps at the reception when
Louise came toward me in nun-like
gown of gray.
''You see," she said, 81 took your
hint to dress plainly and"
Then, looking at me in astonish-
ment, she exclaimed, "Why, Lucille,
what have you got on? You don't
mean to say that you bought that
lovely frock you wouldn't let me get!"
I laughed gently. you were a free
agent, Louise" l replied, "and as you
decided against the frock it occurred
to me that perhaps / could use it,
SO l went back to the store yesterday
and found that it fitted me perfectly.
Then / thought l might as well wear
it tonight"
Weren't you afraid of looking stout
in it?" she asked in a really unpleas.
ant tone
"Oh, no, have no reason to worry
about stoutness," | returned merrily,
for / always try to overlook Louise's
little exhibitions Of temper The poor
girl has such an unfortunate disposi
tion.
Carl Bates and Arthur knight both
complimented me upon my appear
ance. 1t is always worth ones while
to dress well.