Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-17
A PARTY
CHI PTER %

&L1aI Ell IL
really even a small party" Lois ex-
planned to David a few nights after
their drive. You see, I'm in deep
mourning and not going out. But in
little places k this, these things
aren't observed formally
She smiled up at him as they stood
on the porch. Her of refer
ring to Pennington was always a lit
tie ~patronizing. h spoke to David as
n city dweller to another, as
though the people of this little town
wer- inhabitants of another world.
You are foolish to wear black,
my dear" David advised her. Don't
you know it's the hottest color you
could put on? And these days are
hot enough as 1t is"
Yes, L wish she wouldn't" Alice
said, coming through the doorway.
Lois dear, nc would criticize you
II you put on that little blue chiffon.
and it's so becoming. Do run up and
change into 1t. 1 like it so much"
Lois left them obediently, and
David moved over to Alice and took
her hand.
Not here" she said and smiled at
him. IT'S light yet and all the
neighbors can see in on the porch"
II haven't had a chance even to
look at you for a whole day." David
srieved.
You won't have much chance this
evening either Alice said teasingly.
Someone has to do the wor of this
party, and as I'm giving 1t, I'm afraid
I'll be busy"
What shall I do then?'' David
wanted to know, making a solemn
lace about it.
BE nice to Lois" Alice said. "She
likes you n you like her by this
time, don't your"
Yes. / m~isjudged her. There's
something very appealing about her."
David confessed.
II want Lois to meet some of the
young folks about here" Mrs. Fair
banks said later. How nice you
look In your summe fiannels, David.
Our town boys will be terribly jeal-
ous.'
II suppose you are to be the queen
of the party. OF a cushioned throne %
David asked, sitting down near the
big chair where Mrs. Fairbanks. in
her be ack taffeta, was comfort
ably ed. The old lady smiled
at hin che had taken to her heart
this honest eyed young chap from the
city who seemed to adore her Alice
SO thoroughly.
Here comes the party" David IN
nounced when he heard voices at the
gate. And look here. will you, at
Lois,'
AS he spoke Lois came down the
stairs. She was exquisitely dainty In
her fluffy little chiffon and lace dress.
made in a simple, baby-like fashion.
She was SO pretty she dazzled the
younger boys of the ne~ighborhood.
many OF whom were afraid to talk to
her.
But the older women and the girls,
already friends with her, crowded
about admiring her and taking men,
tai notes as to how her dress was
made.
where is Alice?" David asked
several times. And the reply was
usually the same.
alice is in the Kitchen"
Alice had plenty of assistants. but
nevertheless, h had to stay out
most of the time to superintend he
refreshments. The games and the
talk went on without her.
She came In later, her face scarlet
from hurrying and from the hot
night. The kno of her hair had
slipped to one side where it wasn't
becoming, and the ruffles Of the well
worn Bingham dress had lost their
crispness. She stood beside Lois for
a minute-she was the healthy, SUM-
burned, country girl, and Lois was
the fragile. pretty bit of city-bred
perfection.
David stood and looked at the two
girls, and something of disapprovai
crept into his eyes when they rested
on Alice.
MY dear, why can't you fix your
self up a bit ?" he whispered. Il