The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1914-10-14

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Melissa stiirened Immediately. How
funnyr" she said. and forced a laugh.
you don't remember what mother
looks like. guess"
I'm not SO old that I'm losing my
memory. too" retOrted Violet though
very cheerfully. as she distinctly re-
called the wesome features Of Martha
Trip. whose mere appearance In any
gathering was q signal for smoker
II remember her 80 perfectly that !
can seem to see her standing before
me now"
Melissa stifYened still more. Really.
I'm very rude" she confessed. taking
refuge In her society manners. ALLOW
me to introduce my dancing master
Professor Flopsie. Mrs. Daw."
Professor Fiopsie. q lean little man
with lean little whiskers. mustache
and hair, all OF them parted exactly In
the center. advanced three PAGES. toe
ing out nicely and bowling gracefully
with each step. Strengthening. he
threw back his head and shoulders and
elevated his right hand as one about
to take bis partner for the cotillion.
He seemed almost to be waiting for
the music. Not knowing what else to
do with the hand. Violet Bonnie wag-
ged II and let 60
'T'm delighted to meet 30 famous an
exponent of the Terpslchorean art"
announced the professor In lean little
voice and wound up that observation
with a flourish and bow.
Violet Bonnie inspected him with
frankly amused curiosity. Thanks"
she acknowledged. That's one they
never handed me before. anyhow. Sit
down and have something. oh. John"
and she called the butler, who was
passing in the hall. Call for anything
you want. professor. ] will say that
my husband knows as well how to
stock buffet as any bartender on
broadway"
IF It's not too much trouble, think
| should like a little tea." observed the
professor We've had very ia
tiguine journey"
~ shall take tea Also" declared Miss
Trip. eager to establish her principles
at the first opportunity. Nothing
stronger shall ever pass my lips.
have heard about the temptations that
nssail young girls on the stage"
"Oh. hush" admonished Violet look
hg her over anew. Somebody's been
stringing you. II you find any tempta-
tons you'll have to Overtake them"
conclusion at which Miss Trip visi
bly, bridled. "John, take Miss Trips
things TO the Looey Cons room and
bring some tea and wafers!- Where's
your luggage. professOry"
II regret that rnnnot remnin. re-
sponded the professor - merely came
to see my star pupil launched upon the
successful career that am sure she
will attain under your patronage. For
three years Miss Tripp has been taking
weekly lessons at my academy In stage
and society dancing. fancy steps. par
lor department. conversation and per
sonal charm. 'Lissa.' and he archly
held up warming finger. LISA
promptly increased her feet. ITO be
quite frank with you. Mrs. Daw. 1t
would mean great deal to me to have
a success graduated from my acade-
my. Many Young ladies' have come
ont OF Squamosett equipped with all
the graces and arts which the Flopsie
academy of dancing and department
could bestow upon them. but none Of
them. so far. has seemed to possess
the force of personal character neces
sary to create Juror In the dramatic
profession ana So render the FIopsle
academy recognized preparatory
school for Thesplan laurels,' and into
Ta Haau.