The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-21

mention fat" Suddenly her brow
cleured, and she smiled serenely.
"HOw much you look like your moth
err" she observed in satisfied retalia-
ton.
Melissa stffcncd Immediately. How
funnyw she said,s and forced a laugh.
you don't remember what smother
looks like. l guess"
s"t'm not SO old that I'm losing my
memory. too, strfetortedf Violet. though
very cheerfnll3; as fsheF distinctly re-
called the awcsome features of Martha
Trip, whose mere appearance in any
gathering was a. signal for a smoker.
III remembes0h her s6tpetfectly IthatiT
can seem to see her standing before
meIEow."
Melissa sttrehtied stflr more. Really,
Pm very rdda;" she confessed, taking
refugefn her Society manners. ALLOW
me to Introduce my, dancing master
Professor Flopsie.i Mrs. Daw.'
Professor Flopsie, aI1ean 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
10 take his partner for the cotilion.
He seemed almost to be waiting for
the music. Not knowing what else to
do with the hand. Violet Bonnie wag-
eed it and let go.
aim delighted to meet so famous an
exponent Of the Terpsichorean art"
announced the professor in a lean little
voice and wound up that observation
with a flourish and a 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. joint"
and she called the butler, who was
passing in the hall. Call for anything
you want. professor. I5will say that
my husband knows as well how to
stock a buffet as any bartender on
Broadway" ~
"1f it's not too much trouble. I think
l should like a little tea" observed the
professor. We've, had q very ia
tiGuing Journey"
~ shall take ten also.r 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
assail young girls on the stage."
ooh. hush" admonfshed Violet, look
ing her over anew. Somebody's been
stringing you. II you find any tempta-
lions you'll have to overtake Them" a
conclusion at which Miss Trip vfsi-
bly, bridled. "John, take Miss Trips
things to the Looey Cons room and
bring some tea and waters! Where's
your luggage. Professor
II regret that | cannot remain" re-
sponded the professor. Il 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 Trip has boon taking
weekly lessons at my academy In stage
and society dancing. fancy steps. par
lor department. conversation and per-
sonal charm. 'Eissam and he archly
held up a warming finger. 'Lissa
promptly uncrossed her feet. 'ro be
quite frank with you, Mrs. g Daw. 1t
would meanja great deal to me to have
a success graduated from my acade-
my. Many young ladies have come
out 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 fur. has seemed to possess
tie force DC personal character neces-
sary to create nffu:url IN the dramatic
ITO be Continued omorrow.J