The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-02-16
Continued from Yesterday.

why" she went on. when Jeanne
made no comment. II actually
thought once that I was being dar-
inEly original because I wore an
Oriental type of gown and jewels
and perfume-after Paris had taken
UP the fashion and American dress
makers had adapted II and half the
chorus girls on Broadway were
looking like harem favorites-That
was original and daring. and ex-
pressiye of a real woman, wasn't
it?' she asked with a little twisted
smile. BY the way" she broke off
as her glance swept the crowded
room. Our sartorial mentor Cor
rather yours, since / can't afford
her) is at a table just back of you,
looking regal In heliotrope velvet.
/ wonder IL she wears the models
that don't sell?' -
Jeanne turned her head, and
found herself looking into the af-
fabIy smiling face of Madape Julie.
She nodded cooIly, though burn
inEly conscious OF what the modiste
must be thinking anent unpaid bills.
Il dare say the adoring Vic gives
you unlimited accounts with Julie
and all the other best costumers in
town. Adele went on. Lucky
Jeanne"
Jeanne shook her head.
You're quite mistaken. The Bar
stoves are not squanderers OF
wealth like the nouveau richie.
They spend generously, but wisely,
and. though I know little about how
the household Is run. 1 believe that
II would be a surprise to many peo-
pie. Mrs. Barstowe tells me that
the housekeeper has a careful bud
get Of the expenditures"
Adele was watching her keenly.
rs 1t great fun living at home
with the old folks?" she asked with
a suspicion of a wink.
Jeanne smiled blandly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barstowe are very
Kind to me. ] am becoming quite
fond OF them"
Adele chuckled.
You are clever, Any other girl
would pour into my ear a perfect
volume of complaints, and here you
are being a regular Pollyanna! No
wonder you generally get what
you're after. You're tactful enough
to deserve IT."
Experience has taught me that
e. it is wisest to think twice always"
laughed Jeanne.
"Ah, Madame, it is good to see
you looking so charming" Madame
jules smooth voice insinuated
itself over Jeanne's shoulder, and
she turned to find the Frenchwo-
man standing beside her chair.
Il could not so without stopping
to compliment you" Julie went on
"But / have not seen Madame at
my little shop since her marriage
is it that she has enough trous-
seau gowns?"
Jeanne smiled and shook her
head.
zone never has enough OF your
gowns.
Then you must come in tomor-
row and see a wonderful importa-
ton which has just today arrived
from Paris. 1t is ravishing. In II
Madame will be exquisite. The
price is Iarge-yes-but then" she
shrugged her shapely shoulders
the bills to Monsieur Barstowe now
eh?''
Madame jules smile was graci-
Gus. Her tone was purring. But
Jeanne knew that here was a deli
cately veiled threat.
II she did not come around tc
jules shop on the morrow on the
pretext of seeing the new importa-
tlon, the stupendous bill for heI
trousseau would be sent to heI
young husband.
Barstowe was just climbing into
his car when Canby's Limousine
rolled up TO the curb in front Of the
tall Office building.
Dusk was settling over the city
and Barstowe at first did not see
Jeanne in the shadowy depths OF
the car as he hailed Candy. But his
smile became a little strained as
she Joined Candy on the sidewalk
I've just had the pleasure OF
driving your wife down to meet
you.- volunteered Candy. 1T is
not fattering. but none the less
truthful. to have to admit that she
insisted upon taking the shortest
cut We old fellows haven't much
show when young handsome chap
Is around, have WEI"
o. Barstowe smiled constrainedly.