The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-02
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The Right Kind of Clothes.
BY LILY WANDEL.


Claire read her letter and then
beamed at the family across the break
fast table, waiting to be asked what
the wonderful news was. Paula, her
twin sister, guessed, Some invita-
tion?"
yes" answered Claire airily, but
you'll never guess from whom in this
wide world. Dadi MotherI" wishing
the attention of the entire family, do
YOU remember Lulu Sutton, who mar
ried that millionaire's son. a Mr.. Rod
ney?" Who could forget the brilliant
wedding five years ago? well. Lulu
has invited me to spend a month with
her at The Briars, her country homet"
She leaned back to watch the effect
of her words.
gretfully. that you won't go to Aunt
Ems with me?"
Yes, it means that, Paula, dear, and
a whole lot more. Dad. l shall have
to have clothes. Different clothes
than those I'd get for Aunt Ems sea-
shore bungalow. Mother" appealing
ly, speak to dad. This means SO
much to mel"
Her father rose, speaking slowly, 81
will make you the usual allowance for
your summer clothes. Claire. You
know our circumstances as well as
do" and left the room.
Claire turned feverishly to her
mother. "Oh, dad doesn't under
stand. But you do, mother; simply
must have clothes. the right kind-or
might as well stay, home"
Mrs. Berlow considered. There is
the money I saved to fix up the porch
for the summer. I guess can wait
a year. You can have that"
How much is it ?" with tense eager
ness.
"Sixty-five dollars"
CIaire's face fell. Hardly enough
for one outfit, dress, hat and shoes!"
But there's the money your father
allows you, dear"
II know that, but consider what I
need. Son}S handsome sport skirts for
mornings.<a couple of fluffy afternoon
frocks, at least two or three evening
dresses. wraps, hats. parasolsi I must
look right. Do you want Lulu to be
ashamed of me?''
Mrs. Berlew considered again. but
this time she could not think of any
tearfully, hopefully at her twin.
Paula twisted her handkerchief into
a tiny knot, thinking hard. I've got
1t! You can have my allowance, too
Really, I don't need much at the sea-
shore and there are the ginghams
and organizes. oh, and 1 can use
your last years buds, too; you won't
need those things at The Briarsl"
Claire responded with little scream
of joy and straightway clasped her
sister in her arms. You're Just the
best girl in the world. / hope some
day I can do something just as nice
for youi"
Claire did not tell the family the
real reason of her desire to be dressed
appropriately. Lulu had written. MY
brother-in-law is here for the summer,
Claire. Come, help, I can't be both
cred with him all the time" She re-
membered him quite well from the
wedding; in fact, she could not forget
him at all. This would be her chance
Briars. There probably would be other
guests; perhaps a house party; her
clothes must bear comparison.
1t must be admitted for the sum of
money expended Claire got a beauti-
full summer wardrobe. True, in the
across with another hundred dollars,
but the result was there.
Such brilliant silk sport skirts and
soft, pale colored sweaters and the or
CANDIES, billowing out in hundreds of
ruffIes! And the slippers alone were
a joy to see. Paula helped her pack.
The girls were to leave on the same
day. but Paula's packing had been
done in half an hour.
Claire watched her sister handle the
beautiful clothes and a twinge of re-
morse touched her. She knew Paula
more than she did, and there stood
Paula's trunk. the counterpart of her
own. filled with half-worn, faded
dresses. And Claire knew that Paula
would be asked to little dances and
affairs at the seashore. 1t was not
right. yet she could not gather up suf-
ficiept generosity to give her twin Sis
terra single pretty frock.
The trunks were locked and strap
ped. Claire wrote out the labels and
pasted them on and then dressed for
her journey.
Both girls wore their spring suits
that had been bought before the in
yitation had come for Claire. The
latter had decided not to invest in
another suit, even if the one she had
TO wear was but a simple, modest
affair.
IT'S not good taste to be conspic-
uously dressed for travelling. 1 will
impress them all the more with my
clothes after I arrive"
The girls kissed each other good-by
at the station. Paula's train pulled
out first. Claire saw how her sister
made a brave attempt to appear ex-
cited and joyful about her vacation.
but she knew that the trunkfull of
old clothes put a damper on her
spirits.
Lulu Rodney met Claire at the viii
lage station in little roadster. Claire
felt flattered that she had not sent the
chauffeur in a limousine.
Lulu was enveloped in a buster and
handed Claire a duplicate of her own.
The roads are simply awful; no
rain for SO long" And as they spun
merrily along the country lane she
ratified on affectionately.
you've no idea how glad 1 am to
have you, Claire. 1 Just hope you'll
stay all summer. Bob wants some
one to go fishing with him, and really
I'm too busy, I knew you would be
the very girl for the Briars. Claire.
Mother always remarked what
sensible girls you Berlows were, and
I thought of that when Bob said:
Can't you invite a real girl, Lu: some
body that isn't afraid to wet her feet
or tear her dress You know last
year invited Sara Parson, and we
were so disappointed"
Disappointed ?"
Yes went on Lulu slowing down