Meade County news., 1916-11-02

meet a lot of people," he said Tell
me what you think Of our fiourishing
little city and our New York men,"
But Lorelei raised slender hand.
mot for worlds. Besides, you're
making fun of me now. You are con-
sidered very dangerous person, Mr..
Pope"
You're thinking Of my story about
the Demorest woman again." he
laughed.
us she really as bad as you have
described herr"
II don't know, never having met the
lady. wouldn't humiliate myself by
n sonal interview, so built story
on the Broadway gossip. Inasmuch
az she goes in for notoriety, gave
her some of the best that had in
stock. Her photographer did the rest"
The door curtains parted, and Lilas
Lynn, a slim, black-eyed young wom-
an, entered. She greeted Pope cor
daily as she removed her hat and
handed 1t 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 lavatory, ana
emerged a moment later In combinR
Jacket. "Lorelei's got her nerve to
talk to you after the panning you gava
Demorest," she continued. "Arep't
you ashamed Of yourself to strike a
defenseless star%
Pope nodded. "I am, and I'm
ashamed Of my entire sex when hear
Of them hocking to the Palace Gnr-
den just to see woman who has moth
ing to distinguish her but a reputatian n
for vieness."
did you see the crown jewels-thO
Kings cabochon rubIes?" LoreltI
asked.
"Only from the front. I dare say
they're as counterfeit as 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.
"oh, they're real enough. got that
straight"
Campbell Pope scoffed.
isn't 1t true about the king Of Sell
dovia? Didn't she wreck his throne?"
eagerly queried Mrs. Knight.
| NT nayar mat kho lstru .,.a =
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 inquisltively. "They
say she draws two thousand a week.
and won't go to supper with man for
less than Ave hundred dollars. She
says If fellows want to be seen in
public with her they'll have to pay for
1t, and she's right OF course she's ter
rlbly bad, but you must admit she's
done mighty well for herself"
We'll haYe chance to see her to-
night" announced Lllas. "Mr. Ham
mon is giving a big supper to some of
his friends and we're going-Lorelei
and |. Demorest is down for her
Danse de Mutt They say it's the
| limit"
Harmon, the steel manT queried
the critic, curlously.
"Sure. There's only one Harmon.
But nix on the newspaper story; this
is private affair"
"Never let us speak I'll Of q 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. If you
need any more stun I'll supply It."
Don't 60 to the trouble" Pope hast
lily deprecated. II 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 a subway
station, and I've got so could change
in Bryant park at noon and never
shock policeman"
"You won't say anything mean about
us, will you" Mrs. Knight implored.
''In this business girls reputation ID
all she has"
II promise" Pope held out his
hand to Lorelei, and as she shook It
her lips parted, in her ever-ready smile.
mice girl, that" the critic remarked,
as he and Slosson descended the stairs.
(which one-Lorelei. Lllas, or the
female gorillaT
How did she come to choose thai
for a motber?" muttered Pope.
zone of uature's inscrutable myste-
ries. But wait. Have you seen
Brother JlmT'