Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-08-16

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usual care. 1 always enjoyed get
ting into my filmy silken under
things. Then l stood and surveyed
my evening frocks. l decided that
would choose the most sophisticated
of them all. l decided on an orchid
georgette, starred with rhinestones
that glistened like fireflies as
moved. A scarf of violet tulle with
wispy ostrich ends and bandeau Of
brilliants for my bob completed my
attire.
Marjorie had said that Curtiss
Wright, who was dining with my
father, was an impenetrable person
who disliked all modern girls. 1t
did not make the slightest difference
to me what Mr.. Wright thought, but
the challenge from Mari was too
much for my pride
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1 heard Johnson let them in the
front door and then. voices in the
hall. First I had thought of letting
6hem find me curled up cozily on
the chaise-longue in the sun-parlor,
vet maybe that pose would be too
suggestive of the clinging vine. So
l decided to burst in on them. Be-
sides, walking downathe steps that
led into the living room was always
effective. l had tried it, with salts
factory results, before.
"Sanie!" exclaimed Father, rising
and coming forward, this is pleas
ure seldom bestowed upon your dot
ing old Dad. 1 am especially glad
that YOU decided to grace the table
tonight because | have brought Mr..
Wright home" He turned to the
tall, Immediately groomed person
standing at his side.
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Wright, this is my daughter.
The guest bent low over my hand,
with an air that was courtly, but the
exaggeratiOn of the movement was
tinged with satire.
.."Oh, / say, Wright, would you Like
q drink" Father broke in at the
wrong moment eve some excel
lent whiskey. or maybe you'd prefer
a little rum"
Mr.. Wright accepted and they
moved over to Fathers corner cab
met. In a moment Johnson ap-
peared. in answer to Fathers sum-
mons, with the interesting parapher-
MALTA for making highballs.
felt the need of little BOOST
myself, after the drinks l had had
with Ted the night before, and must
have looked longingly, for while
Father was fussing around the table
MIR. Wright came over to me. Are
you joining u.s." he inquired in q
low voice.
Father would pass out Of the pic
fure if | did" l answered, but
certainly need something to pick me
up"
Can you suggest any way that
might be of service?" Although ht
was perfectly gallant in his faultles!
manner, I felt that he was laughing
at me.
"Oh, it isn't matter of life OIL
DEATH" / said flippantly. Il CUES:
/ can survive"
/ turned toward the radio and IL
"a minute the room was flooded witt
the soft melody OF hushed orches
ira playing fox-trot.
Good, Sallie, we'll have music
with our meals" Father said joviall!
coming over to me and pinching m!
cheek. Wright, she's mighty fin
little girl"
/ was furious with Father and TO
the first time in my life. his "littl
girl attitude irritated me beyont
words. He might just as we'll hav'
stripped off my dashing evenin;
gown and clothed me in pinafore-
I hated to be made ridiculous in tn
eyes Of Mr.. Wright, whose Who'll
manner staEped him a. q man o
the world,
Dinner was announced
I was glad l had used candles TO
they create an interesting atmos
phere. 1 can remember my mothe
having often said that any woma,
was more alluring in their radianc
and that many romances were Dor
under their faint and mellow glow
whats the program for tonight?
Father asked.
"A dance at the Willow Branc
Club, Alma Davis dance for he
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