Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19

Him she regarded with intense dis
favor.
II have" she said briefly. mo ap-
prehension," and appeared to consider
the matter ended.
Billo put both hands to his head.
THAT word doesn't mean that word, ="
he was trying to say.
Miss Claude, really Cyril was af-
firming.
Aunt Caroline. hadn't I better
bring you something to take?" Yvonne
was trying to insert.
Miss Claude cut them all off sharp
ly. please don't all interrupt me
like this she begged. I've more
than l can see to. 1t was bad enough
to have the burglar break in on the
day. YVonne, will you do those err
rands for me? Cyril. order the car,
please. Billo. hand me my work has
ket. I've two initials to embroider
yet, and all my things to wrap up"
Cyril made last plea. ''Maynt ]
notify the police?" he begged.
Claude. This robbery business has
Just about spoiled my morning"
On the little stair Yvonne and Billo
burst into hysterical laughter.
You see," said Yvonne, what
Christmas does. 1t makes raving ma,
MACS of people-with no time even to
be robbed"
IT'S a shame--cutting her off from
pleasures like that" Billo Said--and
there was still in his face a look as
of those who are dazed. Can l come
shopping with you?" he retained the
wit to inquire.
Don't leave me, Billo," said Yvonne
earnestly. II feel as if there were
bandits with shining durkees-what's
that word?-where's Cyril?"
Let's leave him telephoning for the
car and we'll take a taxi" suggested
have him along?" he demanded.
why not?" asked Yvonne.
Because" said Billo, II love you,
and he always makes love to you. the
bourder." -. !
Come on, both Of you," said
Yvonne, land you'll both have to come
back with me for lunch, too. In: case
Aunt Caroline has been robbed again
and hasn't noticed" =;
Wait a minute, please. Miss Caro-.
line" Billo called. Hadn't we better
search the apartment" ~
Miss Claude's voice descended brisk,
ly. Wait till you get back" she said
VVONNE In silk, idle in the Summer
of the sunroom, and Yvonne In
the blue chaise lounge-these all did
excellently well, Billo had concluded.
But Yvonne, in brown velvet and fur,
Christmas shopping, this was, Billo
settled, a delight to the eye.
"A tortoise shell fitted morocco
case-yes. Blue Innings, should say
and very we'll fitted, certainly" she
told the salesman kindly
And while he sought for such she
went on:
why should she give her that now,
whoever she Is, and pay two prices
for it? And why doesn't she find out
whether she has a fitted case?-she
probably has at least three. Yes
that one. Oh!' said Yvonne, isn't
that. ducky? Why, I'd like that my
SELF
"I'n get you one for my wedding
present" said Cyril softly.
Thanks. old man." said Billo.
1t was the same way when 1t came
to kfnonos.
"a kimono." said Yvonne. "Now
everybody on earth has twins when Il
comes to, kimonos. Aunt Caroline
leaves the color to Newell, there
aren't enough colors-and look at this
crowd-crazy, absolutely crazy, every
one Of them. Isn't Christmas shop
ping enough to create hydrophobiai
Oh, Billo! Look at this kimono. Look
at 1t, Cyril! Did you ever see any
thing that you thought so lovely!
It's like clouds in the moonlight, with
some of the sunset left over this IL
how sound when I'm maudlin. Oh
this is the one-and bless the lucky
getter. That would be becoming to a
letter box"
Darling" said Cyril gently. will
you wear this for breakfast every
morning."
"Yes-to please Cyril when he drops
in on us on his way downtown" said
Billo casually.
isn't 1t sickening to see people shop
so like mad?" said Yvonne. "Oh, look