Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-08-20
Blanche's
Makeup
BY KATE EDMONDS
l9zL Western Newspaper Union

tss 1921. Western Newspaper UnionJ
Mrs. Laura Peaslee sat in a comfort
able rocking chair in the broad, airy
hallway of her home, listening idly
10 the gay chatter and laughter Of a
group Of merry girls. There were four
/ Of them-Neliie Day, her niece; two
cousins. Agnes and Frances Wood.
and Blanche Virden, the latter yisk
tor Of the Wood girls, whose home ad-
joined that Of Mrs Peaslee.
Except for the loss Of her husband,
life had been very pleasant TO the
wealthy widow. Size had an ample
fortune and many valued friends, and
in ADOPTING her favorite niece she had
added new joy TO existence. Her
heart warmed as she listened to the
pretty prattle Of Nellie and her com
panions a token Of interest was added
as she thought Of another favorite-
Design Moore He, too. was an orphan.
ana his mother had been the closest
schoolgirl friend Of Mrs. Peaslee. The
latter had felt bound to interest her
self in the lonely boy, and she had
given him good college education.
Now She was very proud - the prog
ress he was making as a chemist in
nearby city. Every summer Design
spent two weeks at the Peaslee home.
He was expected to make his annual
visit during the present week.
II was concerning MIN that the
bright quartette of young ladies' we're
making so much noise They all knew
Design except Miss ylrden. Even
her dark Spanish-like face had glowed.
however, with interest at sight of
his photograph, treasured by Nellie.
Design had good prospects. He was
not engaged.
1--WE must all look our prettiest. you
know" laughed Agnes. aunt Laura
says Design is surely going to carry
one Of us away with him"
well, don't fatter yourself. plain
homebody sister Of mine," retorted
the mischieyous Frances. 1T was al
ways Nellie with Design, and Nellie
will certainly be the fairy princess"
Yes" remarked Miss Yirden in her
feline way with that cream and
peaches complexion of yours, Nellie.
ordinary and artificial charms like
ours viii stand little show"
Artificial" bridled the 'rcumspect
Agnes.
"Oh, on that score the reference
was exclusively to myself. dear" ex-
planned Blanche 81 confess to the
guilt of makeup. girls. Come, Mel
lie you were so kind as to invite me
to visit with you overnight, and |
brought my toilet case with me. i
hardly thought you would be interest
ed, but I look SO dreadful when get
up in the morning that I didn't want
TO terrify you with my wrinkles of
care and cross face lines"
Blanche envied the strong. healthy
natural girl, whose bright eyes and
glowing cheeks told of sunshine, pure
air a quiet home life and-loye.
They had "a great time Of it as
Blanche opened the toilet case. She
showed them how she brought the
cherry red 10 her lips.
And at night dears-you see this
muslin cloth. 1t is a beauty mask
Now look-I saturate it from the green
bottle. I lay ii over my face, and in the
morning when l take it OF the skin is
clear and smooth as a baby's."
The next morning a hurry call came
from Agnes, an unexpected invitation
10 picnic. Blanche had to fit early.
She left her toilet case behind her.
Nellie did not 60. Design was expect
ed on the afternoon train.
Nellie paused with a smile as she
observed the open toilet case. Then
she looked into the mirror. Suppose
l take my nap in beauty mask. Why.
I'll try it just for fun"
She laughed as She saturated the
piece. Two hours later Just as Mrs
Peaslee entered the house. she was
startled by frantic scream. She
rushed up the stairs. There was Mel.
lie, staring into the mirror. Her beau.
tiful face was raw blotches.
4 doctor was hastily sent for He
ordered dressing, examined the toilet
case, and discovered that Nellie had
used strong acid used for burning
away proud flesh instead Of the harm.
less beauty preparation.
That afternoon there came a tele-
gram stating that Design was delayed