Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-18

The hop at the Navy Yard was
indeed a brilliant affair, with the
sparkle and glitter of the officers
uniforms and the gentle frou-frou
of soft silks and laces, and over all
she fragrance of hundred perfumes
subtly alluring This was the first
important event of the season and
there was that noticeable newness
about the women's gowns that is
always pleasing. Because my frock
was Imported, and both in color and
model extreme, il was the topic Of
conversation, and even the officers
with whom I danced had something
So say about it's unusual appearance.
The red heels 100, came in for their
share of admiration,
There are times in everyone's life,
Il suppose. when they feel that they
are eSynosure of all eyes on certain
occasions. l felt mat this was my
hour and the feeling was distinctly
satisfying. To a man. sensational
ism brings embarrassment but 10
feminine beings it means little flutI
ters,'of intense pleasure.
'Wnulez-vous promenade avec moi
re soir?' sang voice in my ear and
looking up, I recognized Warren
Fisher.
"A Walk" translating the little
French song the boys had sung 50
much during the war. I'D be
thrilled to DEATH Two orchestras
ere very grand but it makes mara
g,cnS dancers out of us, and after
Few hours, even as much as love
dancing, its good to rest ones heels
occasionally.
even if they are red and ador-
ably different" he retorted as we
made our way through The brilliant
assernblage. Shall l get your wrap?'
he inquired solicitously as we
reached the doorway.
please don't" l begged, stepping
out to she porch. Il want to feel
this glorious night. Why, it's pos
itively gentle. Nowhere on earth do
rev have such Indian summers as
we do right here in Florida. Just
think" I chatted on, fright at this
momenJ the theatres are turning
ont on Broadway and all the WON :
ems fur coats are covered with snow
fakes"
81 don't want to think about
Broadway and snow, want to think
about you and ,he Harvest moon out
wonder" looking into my eyes and
then cut toward HE pier that made
a fairy pathway through the water
''Let's walk righ1 straight into it,
re suggested and arm in arm We
started TO follow his suggestion. We
found a rustic bench and soon faced
- semi dome of star light and bay
that was changed into frivolous
moonbeams.
ct feel so sorry for you, Warren
Fisher began talking.
why"
Because you can never see your
self right as you are this very min
ute" he replied. "You have no
right to be so enchanting. I've
watched you all evening" he avowed
"the proud turn of your slender
shoulders, your fresh, unspoiled en-
thusiasm. There's sort Of nerve
about you Mat makes you stand out
ike a vivid tropical flower in room
of pallid roses" He caught up my
hand but ! disengaged it.
please don't" / began, and my
voice sounded weary.
81 know. 1t sounds platItudlnous,
but after all, there are no new ways
Tn exnSess our real impulses aud
emotions. 1t will probably be i'm
possible for me IT, convince you Of
the impression you have made on
me bu, now that have whisked you
away from that throng of clamorins
snitors. l can at least compel you to
listen
II mus tell you that 1 think you
are the most captivating creature
I've ever seen and I've Travelled the
world over Your little slender
wrists, Like chiseled marble, your
quick repartee, your bright mind -
like finder. Oh" he sighed, you
are altogether lovely and everything
hats desirable" Then raising my
hand very tenderly. he turned it ovel
quite deliberately, kissed its palm
and folded my fingers together.
Speaking of gifts, Mr. Fisher
responded drawing away my hand
~'you yourself have very decided
one 1t is more commonly known a.
the -er-gift of Cab"
"See there, you're delicious, N
exclaimed Then we both laughed
1t was nice to have him say beautl
ful shings to me and compared hin
with Curtis Wright, whose compll
ments had pretty turn but wer
always impersonal.
Il wondered wha1 he was doing an
became very angry with myself TO
giving him a thought. There was
spirit of what the Italians call dole