Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-12-25
THE LIFE OF THE
PARTY

Leaving DR.. Gray comfortably en-
dy's bed with one of his beloved books
on psycho-analysis in his hand, | went
to my own room to make up my mind
whether I could go or not.
sAey Gurtiss Wright had gone. Hours
agCSf~ had heard his car start.
christmas eve,-" | murmured, and
with the words sense of consum-
ing loneliness crept over my heart.
The reflection in the cheval-mirror
showed that the days Of confinement
had left me pallid and wan. | don't
know how it is with other girls, but
for me, happiness is the greatest beau
tifier in the world
OF course [ wouldn't go with Mari
and Bob when they came. 1t wouldn't
be right after | had told Curt1Ss
, Wright that | had to stay at home.
Walking to the window, | raised
the shade. Holly wreaths with vivid
red berries cleaned at the windows
of Our neighbours home. Christmas
Eve
Suddenly it came to me- knew
what I'd do. Try on my new frock
of silver-cloth that had come from
New York that very afternoon. Just
dressing up for fun would help kill
time and besides there was nothing
for me to do, for DR.. Gray had de-
clared he would not allow ne back
at Daddy's side
I skipped to my closet door, There
it was My silver gown shimmered
and CLEANED. Like some reckoning
adventures, it tempted and allured
I took it gently from its satin-wrap-
ped hanger and held it close to my
face. Its texture was cool and smooth.
/ peeped into my bottom drawer. The
silver sandals from Bobs were there.
aAnd silver hose, like the dust of moon
BEAMS I'd try everything all on.
I cannot imagine heaven without
clothes and the life of an angel would
be dull indeed without gosamer and
lace.
Just as I was. giving the last touch
to my bob in walked Nom Nellie with
a package in her hand.
I tore open the package. 1t was
a cap of rhinestones / had ordered
when bought my gown.
"Been on de hall table ever since
all don't know when" Nom Nellie
explained
"How did you ever happen to bring
it at just this very moment!" was
eager to put it on.
''When yo' loves somebody, Mis-
Sallie, yo' sorter knows what business
is goin on in dere hearts I lowed as
how dis here being Chris'mu Eve our
baby girl go out fer lii while Nod
ding papa's all right now, honey, go
and make dem pretty feet fly
She crooned an old-time Virginia
Reel and made voluminous turn.
A few turns before the mirror. A
bit of sweet, misty perfume from the
atomizer and all thoughts of a serious
nature disappeared I was just Sallie
again. The carefree, frivolous and hap
py-go-lucky Sallie of former days.
Once more my spirit of romance stir
red and l felt glow go over my
whole being.
ooh, Nanny, finally asked, real
izing Nom Nellie was still there, what
made you say what you did about
-er-oh you know. about Mister Cur
tiss?' And l began humming a tune.
Honey chile, desc ole eyes amt
stone, blind Amt I done seen him
moaning round like a liant since yo'
smut yOurSeH In upstairs lie cant 1901
Nom Nellie. I knowed he was les
hankerin' for look at my baby chile"
The doorbell rang.
Deere dey is. Miss Sallie Run
long now, and have a good time"
For one brief moment I thought of
several reasons why I should stay at
home
Here's 20 coat, chile, run long"
Nanny handed me my evening wrap
from the closet, tucked scrap of a
! handkerchief in my hand and before
/ realized what was doing I was run
ming down the hall Bob had come TO
escort me to the car. I got in, Ted