The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-05-12
Blanche's
Makeup
BY KATE EDmoNDs


cousins. Agnes aud Frances Wood.
and blanche Nir'lcu. The latter ylsi.
tor 81 the wood girls. whose home adj
Joined that of Mrs Pcaslce.
Except for the loss ~ her husband.
llfc had been very pleasant a. the
wealthy widow She had an ample
fortune and many valued friends. aud
In adopting her fayoriie niece she had
added a new joy 10 existence. Her
heart warmed as she listened 10 the
pretty pratile of Nellie ani her com.
panions. 4 token of interest was added
a. She thought ~ another fnvoritc--
Design Moore. He. too. wus an orphan.
and his mother had been the closest
schoolgirl friend - Mn. rraslee. The
latter had felt bound "a interest her.
self IN the lonely boy. and she had
given him q good college education.
Now she WIS very proud ~ the prog
ress he was making a. chemist In
nearby city. Every summer Design
spent two weeks nc the Penslce home.
He was expected 10 make his annual
visit during the present week
II was concerning him that the
bright quartctte ~ young ladies we're
making 80 much noise They all knew
Design except Miss virden. Even
her dark Spanish.like face had glOwed.
however. with interest NJ sight %
his photograph. treasured by Nellie.
Design had good prospects lie was
not engaged
We must nll look our prcttlest. you
know" laughed Agnes. Aunt Laura
SAYS Design u surely going 10 carry
one ~ us away with him"
Well. don't Halter yourself. plain
homebody sister ~ mine" retorted
the mlschieyous Frances 1T was al
ways Nellie with Design. and Nellie
will certainly b" the fairy princess"
"Yes." remarked Miss vlrden in her
feline way. with that cream aud
peaches complexion Ar yours. Nellie.
ordinary and artificial charms like
ours will stand liftle show"
Artificial ." hridled the circumspect
Agnes
was exclusively 10 myself. dear" ex-
planned Blanche Il confess 20 the
gullt ~ makeup. girls. Come. Mel
lie. you were ~ Kind as % invite me
to visit with you overnight. and
brought my toilet case with me.
hardly thought you would he interest
ed but I look ~ dreadful when get
up IN the morning that I didn't want
Ia terrify you with my wrinkles 81
care and cross face lines"
blanche envicd the strong. healthy.
natural girl. whose bright eyes and
glowing cheeks told II sunshine. pure
air. a quiet home life and--loye.
They had a great time 81 II as
Blanche opened the toilet ease. She
showed them how she brought the
cherry red to her lips.
And at night dcars-you see this
muslin cloth. II l. beauty mask.
Now look saturnte II from the green
bottle. lay u over my face. and In the
morning when take IL on the skin is
clear and smooth as haby's."
The next morning a hurry call came
from Agnes. nn unexpected Invitation
20 a picnic. blanche had 20 fit early.
She left her toilet case behind her.
Nellie did not go. Design was expect
"a on the afternoon train.
Nellie paused with smile A. she
observed the open toilet case. Then
she looked into the mirror. suppose
take my nap In a beauty mask. Why.
IN try Il just for fun"
she laughed as she saturated the
piece. Two hours later. just as Mrs
rcaslcc entered the house. she was
startled by frantic scream She
rushed ~ the stairs. sThere was Mel
lie. staring into the mirror. Her beau
tiful face was raw blotches.
4 doctor was hastily sent for. lie
ordered a dressing examined the toilet
case. and discovered that Nellie had
used strong acid used for burning
away proud flesh instead % the harm
less beauty preparation.
That afternoon there came a tele-
gram stating that Design was delayed
tn the next day 4 slight accident
detained him. the message said
Miss virden smiled softly 10 herself
when she heard of Nellie's mishap.
Nellie told her aunt she simply
would not meet Design. To her sur
prise her aunt appeared leading Des-
lyn. who had bandage across his
eyes
"You can come down. Nellie. dear.
announced her aunt. appearing In her
room. Poor Design While expert
menting In his laboratory chemical
exploded. nearly binding him."
Two weeks later Nellle's dishgur>
ment had totally disappeared A few
days later the harry Design was al
lowed TO use his eyes lie viewed his
radiant fancee tenderly. She told him
all about her mishap and her tears
and misery over H.
s"Cream and peaches, quoted the
ardent lover. Eyes. Nellie. and POSES
and lilies. and all things that are prst-
~ and sweet-thats your
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Parthian Shot.
..s..H4saf.