Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
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| ed woman s. maids uniform stood
in the doorway.
What is 1t. ma'am?"
Show Miss Celia to her ROOM
Mrs. Mitchell directed. Did Ed
ward take the bags up?"
Yes, ma'am. Just follow me.
miss"
The good nights were said has
tily and without further show Of
affection. Celia followed the maid
into the hallway and up the stairs
She noted the dark. rich pile OF
the carpets they crossed. Not 1
sound OF their footballs could be
heard.
The second floor Of the house
was divided by a broad corridor
with doors opening off either side
Half way down the corridor Mar
tina paused, pushing open a door.
Her fingers touched an electric
switch and the chamber was illu-
minated. Then she stood back,
waiting for Celia TO enter.
The girl crossed the threshold
and stood still.
The room was furnished in an
old-faShioned style, but I'd Celia
II was the most beautiful bedroom
she had ever seen. There was q high
ceiling. spacious walls and four
windows with pale green taffeta
draperies. What held Celia's at
tetnion. though. was a small wal
nut bed with counterpart Of coral
silk. The glow from a bed lamp re-
Elected on this coverlet. brighten
ing the whole room.
AT the opposite wall was a dress
ing table with triple mirrors in
which the girl could see her reflec-
ton from where she stood. There
were green taffeta skirts about the
dressing table and an elaborate and
colorful outlay Of silver and glass
accessories waiting to be used A
chaise Tongue covered with printed
chintz. an assortment OF comfort
able looking chairs and a small
desk completed the furnishings.
Small rugs lay on the glistening.
polished surface Of the floor.
Martha had slipDed into the
room behind the girl. She crossed
the floor. opening a door which led
to a coral-tiled bathroom. The
maid busted herself arranging tow
els. Then from somewhere she
brought a ruffled chiffon nerlipee
which she laid on the bed with a
silken gown.
Can I take your things. Miss?"
Martha stood ready to take Ce-
las hat and handbag.
"Oh-yes. thank your
Still uncertainty glancinp about
her. Celia moved toward the center
OF the room. She went to the door
Of the bathroom and SURVEYED its
cleaning tiles with frank DELIGHT
Then she came back and stood be-
fore the coral bed.
The maid was still waiting. She
seemed a trifle iii at ease. shall
| draw your hath. miss?r
Celia smiled.
Don't bother" she said. II
can manage everything myself. I'm
sure"
Still Martha remained. Celia
drew off her Jacket and at once the
maid took 1t. The girl realized
watching Martha hang the Jacket
away. that the older wo-nan was
waiting 70 assist her IN undress-
ing. IL was d-isconcerting.
Really, I don't need Won. Mar
tha," she said hesitantlv. I'm used
to doing things for myself
For a moment Martha's eyes
were lowered. Then she looked up
and Celia. reading some indefinite
meaning in that glance. suddenly
felt that she and this quiet middle
aged woman were Ia be friends.
Very well. miss" Martha said.
IF you're quite sure" she said.
Martha's hand was on the door
knob. She turned and locked back
over her shoulder.
Good night. miss" she said
softly.