Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1915-08-28
To HEAD The DANCE
BY HOPE AlNsLEE.

Copyright Mcclure SsHspaPo= syndieste-l
Mrs. Melledse. president O. the
Village Civic league. felt very much
satisfied With her selection G. Gorinne
Lo1g IS Martha Washington 20 lead
the march in the dance TO b giTea
By the organization en- the approach
ing patriotic holiday she had a.
ways been fond OF corinne. ana When
the girl had been forced through var
time conditions to earn her own liT-
ing she had been glad 10 help her 10
get a dancing class in the city
I'll have the sweetest little Martha
Washington you ever saw. she ted
Mrs Ramsey at committee meeting
On the following day.
"And wait till you see M George
Washington" Yrs. Ramsey counter
enthused. And he dances perfectly.
I'm fortunate in being able TO secure
him. for-be it known-he's a most
popular dancing man in fashionaS SO
circle in town.
The members Of the committee
wero naturally curious as to the ide2-
THY of their leaders-to-be IL the
town girls Wed With each ether Il
planning their costumes and the men
of the town sought city costume-s for
colonial suits for themselves Much
interest was manifested in the ap-
preaching ball.
When Corinne arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Melledge and was
placed before a cheerful hickcrv fro
IN the great dining room, ehe si7hed
mere contentedlg than she had sighed
on any evening since she had become
a wage Garner in the great CITY. This
was her first reel holiday. and she
felt. once more. Ike the I'D ccrirne
who used TO be q member IF hcves
parties in Fashionable suhuThs wi h
dlncinr and gayetv in rrcanect How
little she had appreciated her core
free existence Of those days. How
little,
"You haven't showed the SLIGHTEST
interest in your gown, Corinne." said
Mrs. Melledge, as she approached the
fire and sat on the arm Of the girls
chair. Dent you want to see it,"
Corinne slipped her hand into that
of her friend and sighed. where is
#? And my partner? Eas he Gomez?
she asked
Hes to be here tonight. Nsrdea
Drew, no less, my dear,"
Corinne shrank into the corner Of
her chair. "Marder Drew, Oh, MS.
Melledge-I-oh, why did you select
him%
Mrs. Melledge stood M and lc~N' 4
fearchlnely 1T the firl. "Whg-svhg''7
the matter, dear? Do you know lirl?''
Corinne covered her face with her
hands. know him. should say
did know him"
At last Corinne looked up "'en't
there scn,eone else who could lead
this march, dear Mrs. Melledge?
inst can't DO it with-Marden,' she
said.
"Nonsense-why not?' Mrs. Nell
edge tried to laugh off what threat.
oned to be tragic ending of her
plans
"He-we were engaged Corinne
began when I had to leave home
and find employment ] told him
could net marry him because-oh,
well, you know how a girl feels who
has always had ell | had
lIrs. Melledge put her arms about
the girl Don't you suppose this is
fate-this chance coming together
6c"r?" she asked.
"Ch-l don't know" sobbed Corinne
Dor head down on her arms. Il
vas thinking OF him when you came
II, and-oh I am 50 tired. Let me
20 to bed and I'll promise 10 behave
tomorrow and--do what is best I'm
sorry 10 be so silly she said. rising,
tar arm across her face like that of
: ittle girl trying to hide her tears.
Yrs. arelledge followed her. IF
s.@n lko. dear-Oh, Herbert" she ex-
'aimed, seeirg the form of her hus.
t2r1 in the door Quick, Corinne,'
e 'Nc Girl
Herbert Melledge was followed by
= 0'r reichbor, Mr. Ramsey. and Q
III serious young man. Helen. Ram
" vented you to meet Mr.. Drew be-
fc-e this party is pulled off-why, CO.
rirne-you here. too? This is tuck"
so you are to be sly Martha Wash
lngton9" Marden Drew said, calmly,
when they had been left alone togeth-
O. by their tactful hostess.
HAD been asked to- Corinno
whispered.
Had been?" the man echoed.
Ccrinne laughed nervously. "Yes
I am to help YOU to lead the march
81 Monday" she said
"Wouldn't it be a good idea If we
we're to plan TO get ourselves on bet
'er terms before trying to lead a
march of merry dancers, Corinne?"
he asked stepping closer to her
"It--might look better"
at might look better-and feel bet
iN~ aHd be better" announced Mar
'eN. taking her hands firmly. I've
,"'o2 to find YOU in New York I've