El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-28

w Helen, shivering a little
as Warren helped her
into the taxi
Yes, it's a shame we had to have
such a storm. but I don't really think
it will keep people away"
7 hope the Bells get in all right"
said Helen.
"They will; Tom would have tele-
phoned in if he hadn't intended to
come"
The trip down in the taxi seemed
short enough and Helen was soon get
ting out at the hotel They went up
in the elevator and Helen made her
way into the dressing room, anxiously
looking about for Babbie.
"Oh, here you are" said a voice, 4
thought / recognized that back and
Babbie rushed up and Rugged her.
I was looking for YOU" Helen said
delightedly; I'VE were so afraid you
wouldn't get in"
Now. Helen. you know very well
that nothing could have interfered with
our plans for tonight Why 1 have
been locking forward to this party for
ages"
How sweet you look" said Helen.
looking admiringly at Babies white
shoulders rising from a flame-colored
frOck. Helen was wearing a striking
gown herself, of blue iridescent ma
terial which was peculiarly becoming
to her blonde attractions. Here" Helen
continued, Tets check these things
and then go into the dressing room
and get some powder"
Fixing Up.
Il have been in to fix up" said
Babbie. but I'll go again with you
Here's my check. put our things to
gether; that will be easier. BY the
way, is any one else going to be at
bob and Louise" said Helen. piling
her things together and handing them
over to the maid. And some friends
Of theirs. DR.. and Mrs Dennis"
In the dressing room confusion was
rife Helen thought she had never
seen so many women In her life They
were all struggling to get near the
made their appearance several OF the
women stared nOticeably.
Babbie took no notice of them. but
Helen as usual flushed uncomfortable
She hated to attract attention and for
the tenth time that evening wondered
if her dress were too low.
Il hate to have people stare" she
whispered to Babbie.
'Tts the penalty We pay for being
attractive" said Babbie, teasingly:
FRANKLY. I don't mind being looked at"
Helen finally pushed her way up. to
the glass and began to fluff up heE
hair She had not noticed the woman
who stood next to her, and the Iirst /
Indication that she had OF being OBJ
served was a remark that she heard !
p ''How do you like that wOman's
Helen did not even know that they |
were speaking of her until another
woman said audibly: -,
81 think it is disgraceful 1 nouced /
the woman when she came IN ana !
she is one Of the pushing variety.
wants every one to admire her-that /
type" ,u
ines she is irresistible where men are |
"Oh. I don't know about that"
Helen Amused
Helen was almost amused at What
she had overheard. It was the Ilrst
time that she had been accused OF /
playing the role of siren. 1t was quite 4
a new sensation. one that she coulu ;
smile at and almost think compliment /
81 reg vour pardon" said one Of /
the women, the same who had spoken |
of her first. but II you are quite nm
ished I should like to get nearer TO
the glass"
Certainly" said Helen. graciously. !
turning to see what the woman looked
like She was a rather stout woman ,
unbecomingly but extensively dressed
with a rather disagreeable mouth thin
and hard.
Helen knew LhaI the WOihdn -
made the remark simply to pc as
agreeable. so she took her time ABOUT
finishing and finally turned leisurely
away. The woman pushed by her with (
a little sniff and took the place nearest
to the glass. Helen turned away with
a smile and met Babbie's amused eyes
Did you hear any of that little by
play?" Helen asked
Some OF it, but that was nothing
to what a woman who stood next to
me said"
About meg'
About YOU"
Tell me, Babbie. Won make me quite
curious"
wen one woman asked another II
she knew you. and the woman replied
that she did slightly. and that you were