El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-04

Dalton had urged, and Helen
had reluctantly acquiesced. She was
rather anxious to join the dancing class,
but, afraid of what Warren would say,
she had held off giving their names to
the committee Of which Mrs. Dalton
was the head.
Helen knew that If she and Warren
were to accept any invitations for the
winter it would be absolutely necessary
to learn to dance. Last year she, as
well as Warren, had laughed at the
dance craze as q fad of the moment,
but this year she had been forced to
admit that all the new dances were
holding their own and were more popu-
lar than ever.
Mrs. Dalton, who was the PRESIDENT
Of the Current Events club, to which
Helen belonged, had engaged a dancing
teacher and Helen had been asked to
belong to the class that was forming.
At first she refused absolutely, but on
second thought she had resolved to ac-
cept
Mrs. Dalton had suggested her COM
ing with Warren to look on and then
Withdrawing her name if she decided
that they would not care to come.
III don't know what the worlds COM
ing to-" growled Warren as he and
Helen turned into door with the num-
Der over the doorway and went up
flight Of narrow stairs. I've a good
mind to turn around and go home;
this doesn't look like the kind of a place
I'd like to have any one see me coming
out Of"
Helen, anxious to smooth matters,
fastened to reassure him.
You see, dear, Mrs Dalton had to
take what she could get, and as the
dancing teacher had no quarters Of his
own and none of US had a house large
enough for the class, Mrs. Dalton
thought this would do; And It isn't
very expensive, either"
Shouldn't think it would be; looks
like the quarters behind a barroom."
Helen Tries to Make Warren Cheerful.
'Oh, Warren, you know that isn't
true. 1 wish you would try to make
the best of things"
Yes after you've dragged me over
here, 1 suppose there's nothing else to
do. Come on; guess this is the way"
The sound of music was coming from
one Of the rooms at the eide, and
moment later they were stepping into
the room, and Mrs Dalton was hurry
ing across the floor to meet them.
How do you do, Mr.. Curtis; I'm
awfully glad you decided to come. Just
sit down anywhere and I'll bring Mr..
Fleming over as soon as ] can. Ny
dear, he's fine" turning to -1elen; "he's
been doing some fancy dancing for US
with his cousin, who has promised to
help him with the men; isn't that nice?'
Mrs. Dalton hurried back across the
room to the crowd gathered around
Mr. Fleming, and Helen and Warren sat
down on some chairs that were placed
along the wall
That must be Mr.. Fleming" whis-
pered Helen, and then, L didn't know
Mrs. Dalton could dance as well as
that"
Warren growled out something unin-
telligible and Helen began to be afraid
that they would have to give it up
after all. Secretly she longed to be
able to dance some of the fascinating
steps that Mr.. Fleming was teaching
Mrs. Dalton. If Warren would only
get interested, they might both learn.
After a minute or two Mrs. Dalton
stopped before them flushed and rather
breathless.
7 want you to meet Mrs. Curtis. Mr..
Fleming, and Mr.. Curtis: they are both
planning to join our dancing class-at
least hope so. Oh excuse me a mo-
ment, here are Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens;
well I surely didn't expect you people
here tonight"
Nor l." said Mrs. Stevens, coming
over to Helen and slipping her hand in
side her arm. But here we are. told
Mr.. Stevens he simply had to come and
I guess he came Just out Of curiosity.
Anyway, I want to learn to dance, and
here am"
They all laughed. well, I don't see
any use of waiting any longer: SAID
Mrs. Dalton. Suppose we begin, Mr..
Fleming"
Mr.. Fleming signified his willingness,
and the scattered group sat down in
the chairs along the wall Mr.. Stevens
came over to Warren and grinned
sheepishly.
Warren Takes n Different View.
Il feel like a fool, Curtis" he re-
marked. Like going to the dentists,
isn't it,"
"Oh, I don't know said Warren,