Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-19

grandmother knew and say. We're
going OF Tor the evening.
She told him ID would have 10 DC
some other time. JORDAN appeared
keenly disappointed. lie said he
mad tried repeatedly TO reach her.
The conversation grew more per
sonal. The glrl was afraid some
enc might overhear. Suddenly she
remembered Isis luncheon
gagement.r But that would be de-
celving her father. No, she could
not do that. She told Jordan to
call her next day. she would try to
have something planned. Tod
Jordan's low good night, dearest,
was a haunting memory.
Celia was not prepared for her
fathers announcement the next
afternoon. Mitchell called her TO
him.
Know what day this Is. Ceiia?7
he asked.
she looked At him round-eyed.
Sunday, why?"
That isn't what 7 mean. Day OF
the month. Know what day We'd
nesday will be?r
She wrinkled her forehead.
NO use pretending. I guess you
know all right. How old viii you
be?p
Celia laughed. ITS my birthday
Honestly ! hadn't thought about l-.
Ill be 1871
That's right. Regular Young LADY
Well. we're going to celebrate. lNe
asked Evelyn to take charge arr.
we're gong to give you q birthday
party 70 remember"
"Oh, how wonderful,
Glad you ike the idea Have
to have a new dress ard some
trinkets, / suppose. Mother VIII
see to that. I wanted 10 ST. Prise
you, but decided II would be better
this way"
Celia tried 10 saw how pleased
she was. The words stuck I'D her
throat. II was hard 70 expires
sentiment before John Mitchell.
When Jordan telephoned she told
him about the birthday party anc
said she ' uld see him there. o
curse Evelyn would invite him.
Next day Celia and her grand
mother went shopping. They called
a. Charlotte's establishment. \
house II the East FlttlcS which
was 50 unattractive ID must obri-
ously be exclusive.
Charlotte paid Mrs. Mitchell
great Difference
IT'S not for myself the elderly
woman explained. Something lor
my granddaughter. She needs 2
party dress. Going to have a birth
day partyl"
Charlotte vas entrancei. She
declared she would provide Celia
with the loTcliest party frock thai
had ever been made. she hat the
very thing Waiting.
She searched the model frocks
and came back with something OF
white taffeta and silver eve her
arm. She held the gown Up.
Try this" she urged.
Celia stood still while the dress
adjusted. Then she stepped
before the mirror.
The white silk clung about he-
closely. widening a. ID reached the
floor. Silver threads spun a gilt
tering co5web across one side ct
the skirt. There were touches CT
silver on the bodice, cut with clas-
sic simplicity.
ITS lovelyl" the girl exclaimed.
The dress was ycuthfulness it,
self. IL defied Celia's -iawless COL
oring and could boast no -ictcry
Charlotte Uss busy with pins ex-
planning alterations here and there
would make the gown perfect.
The purchase was settled upon
Immediately. Charlotte was TO send
slippers and undertakings as well
She brought out a white velvet
wrap that made Celia look Like Q
Partisan fashion plate.
"Humphi That's enough for one
day. Mrs. Mitchell announced
and the shopping trip was over.
The next two days we're busy
Evelyn Parsons telePhoned. came
to see Mrs. Mitchell. and gave c.
La lists OF err The BIRTHDAY
celebration We - q dinner
party, followed : ~. II wa