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plying her, perhaps even laughing
at her?
With one Of those swift impulses
she never could account for, Janet
made her decision. "All right then"
she said. III go. haven't been
/ mourning ov~~ = I'm not
going to. Yes, Of course I'll go!"
! "Darlingl2 Mollie wheeled and
put a hand on each Of Janet's shoul-
dcrs. IN do something for you
sometime. Honestly, I Will"
There was no time TO waste.
Mollie explained that the men were
coming at $50. They would have
dinner and then go to see the show
at the Liberty.
After that, they probably would
dance. II really was to be a gala
evening. Al had planned everything.
Now that the difficulty had been
cleared away Mollie talked about it
eagerly. Frank Mullins was a regu-
lar prince Of fellow. Good looking
Al said
He had money, too, and liked to
spend it. Janet would be sure to
like him.
Mollie still was talking as Janet
hurried to her own room. It was
nearly G. Perhaps the fact that
there was so little time was partly
responsible for the flush in Janet's
checks.
Perhaps it was the lash of those
unexpected words. Mourning over
a two-timer," was she? Shed show
Mollie Lambert! Shed show the
whole world
She threw off her clothes and
slipped into a bathrobe Ten min
utes later she was back from
quick tubing, getting into fresh
undertakings, stockings and slippers.
There was only one dress in
Janet's wardrobe that was in the
least ''partifed" thin blue crepe
with a draped neckIine and brief
sleeves.
She had bought 1t late last sum-
mer at sale price, but it was
hattering shade. Janet had a little
DIue nat 10 go with IL.
CHE stood before the mirror and
- with vigorous, aggressive dabs
added rouge to her cheeks. Oh,
yes, she'd show them how much
she cared for Rolf Carlyle!
Something Rolf had said came
back to her, Il like to have a good
time and you don't care about that
sort Of thing"
But I'm going to have a good
time" Janet assured herself firm
ly. I'll show Mollie!"
What she really meant was I'll
show Rolf" but she didn't say that. |
She dashed on powder and touched
her eyelids with cream to make
them glisten. Then she made her
lips into bright, crimson bow.
The tiny blue hat went on at a !
jaunty angle Yes, the hat was be-
coming. Janet was fufing her
curls below the hat when there was
a knock at the door.
Gone in"
It was Mollie, a vision of gold
and brightest emerald.
I'm ready" Janet told her over
one shoulder. Just as soon as I
get my coat now" She disap-
peared into the clothes closet and
was back with the coat.
Tt was the shabby black coat she
had worn daily to the Office for two
years.
Mollie came into the room. Over
one arm was something black.
Look" she said. Il thought
maybe you'd like to wear my new
spring. 1 bought it Saturday, but
I think my old green one is better
with this green dress.
It'll be little large, but you can
sort Of wrap it around you"
oh, Mollie-not your new coat"
1t was smart black wool with
wide bands of fox on the collar.
Mollie held it up so that Janet
could see it. Slip it on" she in
structed. Lets see how it fits"
The coat Tapped to one side and
held there, revealed Janet's slim
figure flatteringly. It's beautiful"
she said, but are you sure you
don't want to wear it YOURSELF"
of course. I tried it and the
green looks better. That's q cute
hat, Janet. Honestly, you look
swell. Oh, forgot my gloves!"
She made hasty trip across the
hall for the gloves. There was
the sound of the doorben downstairs
while Janet waited.
A voice on the lower floor called.
Miss LAAI-bert!'
That's them!" Molie exclaimed
in half smothered excitement.
Come ont"