El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-01

/ to afford so much Tor one gown.
The dinner progressed with the gen
| eral supply Of perfectly cooked food
Helen liked gay DR.. Dennis and his
I blonde wife. The Dennis family had
for ages been the topic Of conversation
where Louise was concerned As soon
as Helen began to praise the Bells
tiOnings Of the gay times she and Bob
had with DR.. and Mrs. Dennis.
Helen Caught.
The doctor was rather short and
very fascinating. Helen, who studied
his face between courses, decided that
he was not exactly good looking, but
that there was something very attrac-
tive about his spontaneity. She liked
him, but she was nevertheless very
much embarrassed when he turned to
her suddenly and asked her what she
thought Of him
why. didn't mean to be rude" she
defended.
"Of course you didn't. I know that
was supposed to be under observa-
ton tonight I'm just curious, that's
''wer, the verdict Is not guilty Of
anything wrong" said Helen laugh
1'ReaIlyi Well, then, We shall be
friends. What load that has taken
from my mind"
Don't let my husband tease you.
Is. s..
her seat beside Warren.
Helen responded lightly and the din
ner slowly drew to a close. Helen was
a little glad when they finally rose
from their seats and made their way
into the anteroom. In spite Of the fact
that she had enjoyed herself the
speeches were long and a little bit
tiresOme. and she was anxious to dance,
Just as anxious as the younger people
who were impatiently waiting for the
n he
Coming out Of the dressing room n
few minutes later she encountered
Warren.
Come on" he said. IT have been
waiting for you. Let's stroll through
the rooms. l want you TO meet some
of my friends"
Helen was quite willing 10 be intro
duced, and walked along beside War
rem, her eyes wide with expectation.
There's Ed Davenport and his wife.
You must meet them, Helen"
"Where?' interrogated Helen.
Coming toward US. Hello, Ed, want
you to meet my wife
Glad to know you, Mrs. Curtis" said
a short, well got up man with glasses.
Warren, | don't believe you have met
my wife, have you? Gertrude Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis"
The introduction was managed so
informally that Helen had no chance
to observe Mrs. Davenport before she
came up. Now she turned and looked
into the eyes OF the catty woman of
her dressing room experience.
Helen recognized her instantly and
she saw the woman also recognized
her. Now was Helen's time to triumph.
Charming dinner wasn't it?" she
said graciOusly, land so many stunning
looking women. I have Just been tell
ing my husband that the men are hard
ly up to the mark tonight, the women
are so gorgeous"
Mrs. Davenport looked at Helen a
moment, then her thin lips curved into
THAT'S just what 7 have been telling
Mr.. Davenport" she said. Il come from
Charleston myself, and the people there
are so different and entertain so diff
ferently. You don't happen 10 know
any one from the south. do you, Mrs
Curtis?"
Didn't l see you in the dressing room
tonight? / thought you stood right
next to me. There is always such a
crush around tho mirrors"
Suspicious.
Helen made this remark quite uncOn-
sciouSly, but Mrs Davenport looked at
her suspiciously.
81 really don't remember" she said,
flushing a little, although I don't see
how ! could have forgotten that gown
It's simply stunning on you, my dear"
Helen smiled her thanks and then
slipped her arm into Warren's.
so glad to have met you" she said
sweetly, and she and Warren passed on.
How did you like the Davenports%
WARREN nueried.
Helen smiled.
What are you laughing att BY
the way you didn't act a bit natural to
Mrs. Davenport, ! hope she didn't no
tice it@'
Il meant her to notice itP said
Helen excitedly. Il hope her friendship
doesn't mean anything. to you in A
business way, Warren, for I was terri I
elY upset by a remark Of hers in the /
room. She was heedlessly rude, !
and l meant her to know that I recog- |
nized her"
You women are always making |
mountains out Of molehills," said War |
rem disgustedly. This business of talk !
ing about each other is a thing a man /
can never understand"
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