Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-04

IN he mansions. so this is the new
Mrs Spear? How do you do?" And that
was all.
The men were diferent-of course They
were more chivalrous, more sympathetic.
And some were quite frankly impressed.
"Congra tulations, old man! So glad to
greet you. Mrs. Spear. We hope you will
be very happy with u.s. That was about
what most Of them said-that is the
bachelors and the husbands who did not
go down the line with their wives IL the
wives were on their arms they were sheep
ish-they murmured something at the
bride and passed on.
BY the time the line was past the bride
had become first hurt, then furious, then
amused. She saw her golden dream fad
ing; she saw in her minds eye what was
ahead OF her. Philadelphia was going to
turn her down." or at best, ignore her.
We'll, IL that was TO be the game-two can
play" was what she said to herself before
the afternoon was over.
But that night there was fearful, sad,
disheartened and discouraged bride in the
arms of the angry and sympathetic bride
groom. Lets chuck the crowd and 60 to
Eurone," he said to her as he kissed away
her tears. They're not human beings
they're just stick-in.the-muds.''
Wen stay right where we are and I'll
show them that any Mrs. Jimmy Spear al
least this one, can't be put out OF the
game with a bluff" the former chorus
girl replied. You know, it's like getting
IN right with new stage manager-you've
got to put up an argument for Yourself"
But it was a hard fight; long "argu-
ment" Husband was invited here and
there and everywhere--teag, dances, recep-
tons, athomes and musicales. But there
was always just ONE invitation sent to
the Spear esidence-addressed to MR..
James ]. Spear. or course he didn't go.
Presently one OF his clubs-"Jmmie"
was an active member OF the Art Club. the
Racquet Club. the Union League Club. the
University Club. the Rose Tree Hunt Club.
the Philadelphia Country Club and the
Markham Club. all exclusive and fashion.
able-announccd ladies night" These
ladies nights" at a fashionable club always
are extremely important social affairs.
This was the first OF the season and the
most exclusive club OF all. "Now well
have a chance to go somewheres where
you'll have TO be received. and where yol
can begin to break In by showing them
you're the Same kind OF stun as they are"
said Jimmie when he came home with
the announcement. But 1t wasn't to be.
Mr.. Spear turned In his acceptance "for
two" which meant. OF course. that he
would bring his bride. That evening,
when he dropped in for chat with some
club friends, member Of the board OF
governors tapped him on the shoulder and
drew him into a secluded corner OF the
library.
lawfully sorry. old man" this member OF
the board OF governors said, land It's
awfnlIy embarrassing to me. hut I've got n
message from the board. You mustn't
bring Mrs. Spear to the ladies night
You know how it is--some very particular
people will be here. and--and-well. that's
all there is to It, The board doesn't think
it would be advisable"
Then post my resignation" replied
Jimmie" and he went home to break the
news to Mrs. Jimmie.
There came the opera season, and tho
auction of season tickets. Always the
Spears had held box. This year there
was no invitation came to the Spear home
to attend the auction and subscribe for tho
usual Spear box Jimmie" called UP the
opera committee and asked about the over
sight. Flo wanted his usual box. OF course.
Really, Mr.. Spear--its too bad-but some.
thing seems to have happened. Mrs. SO
and So. you know, Is president OF the com.
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