Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-09
WARREN ACTUALLY AGREES II
HELEN'S PLAN TO GIVE A
DANCING PARTY

HELEN'S PLAN TO CIV Il "A
DANCING PARTY
But, Warren, 1 really think we
ought to do something; we have en-
ioyed other peoples hospitality for so
long, we really ought to return it in
some way, dear"
Helen was seated in one of the
chairs at the little card table in the
center of the room, and she looked up
at Warren as she spoke. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stevens were coming In to play cards,
and Helen had taken the opportunity
before they arrived to speak to War
rem about entertaining in some way
during the winter.
II don't see that we have accepted
so much from people," said Warren,
with his customary combativeness.
I'VE have had dinner couple or times
with people, and we have returned 1t.
l don't remember anything else or any
importance.
Daltons reception, and the theater
party that Bob and Louise had
Bob and Louise are in the family,
interrupted Warren. II don't see why
you always want to accept these in
vitations, If you feel that you have
to have an uncomfortable affair like
that yourself. I'll never forget that
= ~'
that kind of thing"
Helen laughed at the remembrance
of Warren that night.
We'll, YOU see, she invited too many
people for the size of her house"
az should say she did,
But that doesn't take away from
the fact that she did entertain, dear"
We'll, what is it that you want me
to say? Hurry up! Here l am
spring it on me-"
Warren, don't be ridiculous. I was
simply asking your opinion about en-
tertaining.'
And l gave it to you; now is it all
settled?"
"Oh, Warren, you are dreadful to-
night. 1t isn't settled, because we
really must do something this winter.
''All right" finally after short 81
lence, "I'll leave it to you, only don't
drag me in on it,"
But, dear, you'll have to be here
Why don't you give an afternoon
affair.""
And leave out all the men?'
Sure. can patch up things with
them any time"
Helen sat and thought for a few
moments. Warren was in n good
mood, and, although it was a splendid
opportunity for her, still she hated to
take advantage of it. She really could
give an afternoon affair, and, If War
rem wanted it that way, why not? She
glanced over at Warren, smoking COM
fortably. After all she had no right
to make him uncomfortable. Secretly
she had longed to give a dance, but
I she dreaded to broach the subject for
Sfear of what Warren would say. War
rem knocked the ashes off his cigar
and looked at her eXpectantly
Well" he said, slowly, what have
YOU got up your sleeve now? Some
thing, I'll warrant
Helen Suggests Having a Dance al
I'm afraid to tell you what it is, y
said Helen, impulsively.
Afraid? That's something new
isn't it? Come on, now, I'm anxious.
We'll, you remember how much
YOU are enjoying the dancing class
dear? Well, I thought perhaps we
might have dance. We could hire
q Victrola or borrow Louise's, and we
might make it very informal, some
thing you would like, and" Heller
stopped for breath and to see the
effect of her statement on Warren. HC
was actually not angry.
Warren, aren't YOU angry? ! wa!
afraid YOU would be furious at such
a suggestion. But you know. dear
YOU don't have to even think of it Il
YOU don't want tot was ust an idea
OF mine
II don't think it's such bad idea,
said Warren. after a few minutes. "I1
you're bound to entertain we nigh
as we'll do it that way as any other
What's the matter? Are you Sc
surprised? Perhaps you don't thinl
7 can dance well enough
Warren, you know it wasn't that