Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-21
"A DUBUQUE MODEL
BY LOUISE NJ. ADDISON.

At an unusually early hour one
morning Clarice entered the little
dress shop of Nine. De Reyal. An
important social affair was coming
off, for which she was. as yet, unpre-
pared; and she was much pleased
when madame, with much enthusiasm.
informed her that sic had several
gowns exactly suited to Clarice's style
and figure.
Clarice examined them carefully.
She had discovered Nine. De Reval
couple Of years before. when dwin-
ding family funds forced her to stop.
buying at the most exclusive store in
town, and take what she could get In
the smaller, more moderately priced
shops. The gowns designed by the
clever little woman were as dainty as
any she had ever seen, with the addi-
tional merit of being much cheaper.
Nobody. so far, had detected any diff
ference In Clarice's manner of dress.
ing, or suspected that her clothes did
not come from more pretentious es-
tablishment. So she continued to
patronize Nine. De Reyal, and
madame, in return, kept her choicest
models for Clarice.
Two gowns in particular captivated
Clarice, each so soft in texture, SO
dainty In design and delicate In shade
that for some time she found difficulty
In making selection. At last she de-
cided on rich blue as being more
suited to her complexion. and with
last, lingering. regretful look at the
lovely rose-colored connection of silk
and chiffon that she must leave be-
hind, Clarice ordered her purchase
wrapped, saying she would take It
home with her, as she wanted It for
immediate wear.
While waiting en- the corner for the
street car. Clarice was surprised to
see approaching from the opposite
side Aillicent Gray, one Of her
numerous acquaintance. And to Clar-
ices astonishment Aillicent walked
straight into the store OF Nine. De
Reval. Nillicent had always boosted
Of doing her shopping In the more ex-
elusive districts, and Clance could
not help wondering wat she was DO
ing In this rather anreQuented part
Of the town. She WA, about to call
ont but just then her CIR came h
sight and she boarded It much pas
sled.
The following evening Carice WAS
one Of many guests at the function for
which her dress had been specially
bought 1t was gala occasion. There
were wonderful gowns and the flash Of
multi colored gems. Clarice, how
ever, did NOT feel ashamed Of her COS
tune. It held its own, In spite Of the
higher.priced ones all around.
As shimmery, as lovely, as well-mads
as any. 1t net of her blonde beauty
to perfection. and, stately as young
goddess, she kept crowd Of admirers
around her the whole evening. She
was obliged, in fact, to turn away
good many Nould-be partners.
Il was late when Clarice caught
sight Of Aillicent Gray at the further
end Of the room. Millicent beckoned,
and, tired Of dancing. Clarice excused
herself to her partner and went over
to see what was wanted. Within Z
few feet Of her she stopped, rooted to
the spot, for Millicent wore the rose
colored gown which only the day
previous Clarice had seen at Nine.
De Reval's.
Seeing Clarice's surprise, Millicent
smiled with pleasure She thought
her friend overcome with the beauty
Of her gown.
1T is pretty. isn't IT. One Of the
newest at Stark's. A Duroque model"
"A DuroQue model7" murmured
Clarice.
"A real Duroque. They have 80
few. even at Stark's Isn't 1t darl-
ing? But you have a very pretty
dress on yourself. Where did you
get it?''
s "At-Stark's. lists also Du-
rogue model" Clarice looked at the
rose-col0red dress, and tried to as
sumo correct and admiring express
sion, but quite suddenly and unex-
pectedly she began to laugh.
Aiillicent stared resentfully, her
face red with anger.
Clarice went on laughing. "Oh, Mil
licent, please forgive me. can't help
1t. / saw that very dress yesterday
at Nine. De Reyal's-and / got mine
there, too!
Millicent's face, which had turned
from red to white. grew red again.
For a moment 1t looked as If she
would cry; but Clarice's laugh was In
fectious, and presently Millicent, too,
began to giggle until the two were al
most hysterlcal.
"Clarice," said Millicent, when they
were more composed, "this is the last |
time resort to sham. For the past |
three years I've been buying my
dresses at Nine. De Revars. because
they cost less. l didn't have the cour-
age to let people know 1t, for fear 1
might fall in their esteem. But this
is lesson to me. I'll be honest from
now on"
"And so will l." declared Clarice.
thereafter, II I get a gown from
Nine. De Reva1 that cost third less
than the same at Stark's, I'll let
the world know It, and look no more
for Duroque models"
Mark Of Missouri Eooentricity.
ssTInclo 1Ohnhorrv II a mighty ouoor