The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-07

spring sales. Besides Janet really needed something more present able to wear. She had been con- scious of the fact even since she had begun her new duties. Mrs Curtis expected everyone around her to look nice. Lucy and Bertha both wore trim uniforms and the chauffcur's conYervatively cut suit was excellently tailored.
 She went directly to Marshs department store and asked to sec the suits.
 Here's something very special today" the saleswoman told her. This little novelty pattern with the squirrel cuffs. It's reduced from $49.50 to $35."
 Tho little novelty pattern was not what Janet wanted. She asked to see something sim pier and of better quality. The sales woman obligingly brought forth other suits. It was several min- utes before Janet saw the gray one and when she did she ex- claimed. "Oh--I think likc that onew
 Its very smart" the sales woman assured her. "Very new, too. and think it will fit you"
 The gray suit fitted Janet as though 1t had been made' for here. It was q young-looking suit. 1t molded Janets slimness and 1t gave width where width was de- sirablc. It had simplicity without severity. Looking at herself. in the full-length mirror. Janet's eyes widened. The suit gave her style and distinction. She felt like another person.
 with your black hat" the saleswoman was suggesting but Janet interrupted.
 II think I'd like q colored hat for a change" she said. "I think I'd like n--a green one!" For three-quarters of m hour more the shopping continued. Janet could scarcely remember how long 1t had been since she had bought m entire costume all at once. She bought little green hat that looked like nothing at all until 1t was perched on her head and then had surprising white blouscs and n pair of black auN IcDAOhy obu biVNVbs Then just before she left they showed her green and white printed frock that was too much of il bargain to pass by. It looked well with the green hat, too. and Janet bought 1t.
 "Youil want the things sent. won't you?" the saleswomnn asked.
 Janet shook her head. "No"-- and she had had no idea that she was 0 say that a moment before you can send tho dress but l think I'll wear the suit"
 She felt a pleasant clation as she stepped out into the street 15 minutes later. Ridiculous to put on all her new finery the moment after she'd bought 1t and yet it was fun. She caught n glimpse of herself in show window mirror and tho color in her checks deep- ened. Oh. but 1t was fun to feel slim and smart and well-dresscd!
 She walked more briskly. turned a corner and all at once halted. Hello. MolIiev' she exclaimed.
 Mollie Lambert smiled broad- iy. "Janet--gec. I'm glad to see you! And. say, aren't you looking iIk6 u I1IluOH uVluib' Ahas v swell suit you're wearing"
 
 Janet laughed. I'm glad you like It." she said. "1 just bought 1t. I've wanted to sec you. Mollie. How's everybody at Mrs Snyder's? I've been meaning to telephone only I've been pretty busy"
 "I know. Listen. let's duck In some place for soda. I've got n lot to tell you and 1 want to hear about your new job. too" A
 They entered e candy shop farther down the street and snt down at one of the iitle tables along the wall.
 "Weil," Mollie wanted 10 know. "have you met a lot Of rich young fellows?"
 There's the chauffeur" Janet said. "only he's not rich and not particularly young" She smiled. ''No, I'm afraid you'll hnve to re- wise your romnntlc notions. Being social secretary isn't the way they picture it in tho movies nt all. At lenst what I've sten Of t. isn't"
 ''i guess | nm romantic Moliie agreed. gl iing. "l guess ] got -ronson to be-"