Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-12-31
LOVES BLINDNESS
BY ALICE HANDLEY.

The girls paid little or no attention
to this excited little damsel as she
tossed her hat on the rack.
Irene gazed at her In the mirror MS
she was about to put the final touch
or rouge to her dimpled cheeks to
bring out the youthful charm of her
demure little face.
"You had better hurry. Helen, II
you intend making the opening num-
ber."
They'll never hold the curtain for
you, old dear, If you continue to hold
that million dollar letter you have there
very much longer" continued Vera
with an air of self-lmportance.
II suppose the king Of Scotland sent
you his will, or maybe he is coming
to propose to YOU sighed Vera, at the
same time glanclng toward Helen with
her supercilious gray eyes.
"You shouldn't keep any secrets
from us, Helen. It's not quite the
proper thing to do, especially in polite
society like ours" laughed Irene rs
she sauntered about the dressing
room.
I'm not keeping any secrets-really
I'm not. You see. Brother Jack wrote
me he is coming on to see the per-
Torrance this evening and he has
Invited three of his classmates along,
and | haven't seen him since the show
played New Haven. Really, I'm so
happy I'm sitting on the front door
steps Of heaven"-covering the won
derful little smile with a huge daub
Of cold cream.
"Well, make the best Of his visit
that's what l generally do when
sweetie Of mine pops In on me I'M
expectedly," came musical voice
from the extreme end Of the room.
you see, girls, Jack asked me to
invite the prettiest girl, the sweetest
girl and the vampire Of the show out
to dinner with the boys after the per
| Torrance. I wish I could invite all
the girls then"
"Oh, Wen fix that part Of 1t all
right" interrupted Ethel. stubby lit
tie maiden with mass Of bright red
hair. Her tiny eyes never missed any
thing worth while. "We1l hold vot-
ing contest between the first and Sec
ond acts and In that way there won't
be any hard feelings among the fair
ladies' Of the chorus"
Between the musical numbers dur
ing the first act several Of the girls
grouped about back stage, plotting
and planning.
ut will be a good joke on the boys,
giggled Irene. "Ethel, with her fiery
red hair and her bird-like eyes, should
be voted the prettiest girl, while Vera
who is charming but a typical fault
finder, will be the sweetest damsel.
The vampire honors go TO Peggy Lee,
the little country gal who Joined us
last week in Abbysville."
The dressing room proved a scene
OF merriment ms the names OF the
chosen girls were read by the good
natured dresser who participated In
most of their schemes and fun.
The glooms of all glooms passed
over Helen. She did not approve oil
the picked winners, although she sue
ceeded in hiding her feelings with one
of her captivating little smiles.
It was not long after the finale OF
the show when Jack and the boys
anxiously made their appearance at
the stage door.
The Mayfair inn was their destina
ton. a delightful. secluded spot where
the fastidlous banquet was in readi'
ness to greet the merry party.
The enchanted music tickled Jack
so that he could hardly keep his fee'
stationary. Finally he got up enough
courage TO ask Ethel for the neX'
dance.
Pm wild about your beautiful red
hair, Ethel and your eyes twinkle like
stars on a moonlight night"
"Thanks, Jack; you are the first to
compliment me on my beauty as
they aimlessly walked toward the ia
BILE where Ned Warren was seen gazing
at Peggy with sincere, soulful eyes,
"Do you know, Peggy, you are the
cutest little vamp In your own little
wayi You almost have me hypnotizec
with your quaint fascinating manner
Peggy could only smile as she play
ed the part Of a vamp unconsciouslI
and unknown TO herself.
Bob had already made plans for the
near future, TO spend the rest OF hl'
DAYS in love nest on an island witt
Vera, the sweetest girl in the world.
"If you and could only"
swell" interrupted jack, "the Ia
land arrangement is wonderful. bu
don't you think we had better be stars
ing for town. The girls have a re
hearsal In the morning"
81 could remain here forever ant
ever" sighed Peggy. as they starte'
toward the car.
Jack reached for his sister Helen
gloved hand, patting It several second
before he spoke.
isis, you're real little girl. 70,
used such good judgment In Inviting
the 'prettiest,' the sweetest and tn
'cutaat for us boys