Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-06-16

FlouTIsninH LttIe CIty.
handed il to the woman who acted as
dresser for the two occupants of the
room.
I'm late, as usual" she said. but
don't leave on my account" She dis
appeared into the layat0ry, and
emerged a moment later In combinl
jacket. "Lorelei's got her nerve tC
talk to you after the panning you CAV,
Demoreei," she continued. "Aren'
you ashamed Of yourself to strike Q
defenseless starr"
Pope nodded. IT am, and I'm
ashamed of my entire sex when hear
of them hocking to the Palace Gar
den just to see woman who has moth
ing to distinguish her but reputation
for vlleness"
"Dd you see the crown jewels-the
Kings Cabachon rubies?" Lorelei
asked.
only from the front dare say
they're as counterfeit rs she is
Miss Lynn turned, revealing a
countenance as shiny as that OF an
Eskimo belle With her war-palnt only
half applied and her hair secured close
ly to her small head. she did not In
the least resemble the dashing count
ess" Of the program
"0h, they're real enough. | got that
straight"
Campbell Pope scOffed
isn't 1t true about the king of Sell
doyla? Didn't she wreck his throneT''
eagerly queried Mrs. knight.
II never met the king and haven't
examined his throne. But, you know,
kings can do no wrong, and thrones
are easily mended"
But Mrs, Knight was insistent; her
eyes glittered, her sharp nose was
thrust forward inqulsltively They
say she draws two thousand a week,
and won't go to supper with man for
less than five hundred dollars. She
says II fellows want to be seen in
public with her they'll have TO pay for
It, and she's right, or course she's ter
rihly bad, but you must admit she's
done mighty well for herself"
n1 90, No.. !
night" announced Lias. mfr. Ham,
mon is giving big supper to some Of
his friends and we're going-Lorelei
and |, Demorest is down for her
'Danse de Mutt They say its the
/ limit"
Harmon, the steel MANI" queried
the critic, curlously.
Sure. There's only one Harmon.
But nix on the newspaper story; this
is private affair"
Never let us speak III OF a poor
Pittsburgh millionaire" laughed Pope.
Scandal must never darken the SCOT
OF that village He turned as Slos-
son, the press agent of the show, en-
tered with bundle OF photographs.
Here are the new pictures Of Lore
lei for your story, old man." Mr.. Slos-
son said. Bergman will appreciate
the boost for one OF his girls. Help
yourself to those you want II you
need any more stun I'll supply IT,"
Don't go to the trouble" Pope hast
lily deprecated. ~ know the story
Now I'm going to leave and let Miss
Lynn dress"
Don't go on my account" urged
Lilas. This room Is like subway
station, and I've got so could change
In Bryant park at noon and never
shock a policeman"
"You won't say anything mean about
us, will you?' Mrs knight implored.
I'm this business girls reputation Is
all she has"
II promise" Pope held out his
hand to Lorelei, and as she shook II
her lips parted in her ever.ready smile.
"Nice girl, that" the critic remarked,
as he and Slosson descended the stairs
(which one-Lorelei. Lllas, or the
female gorilla?"
How did she come to choose that
for mother?' muttered Pope.
zone of natures inscrutable mystic
ries. But wait. Have you seen
Brother Jlm?"
mo. Who's her"
"His mothers son. Need we say
moref He's a great help to the family,
for he keeps i'em from getting too
proud over Lorelei. He sells introduc-
lions to his sister,"
Campbell Pope's exclamation was
lost In o babble OF voices as a beyy
OF Swimming Girls" descended from