Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1935-09-14
By Ethel Lima White

Is she looked around the lounge, 10 hel
saay her sense Of responsibility
Tonight some freak had prompted
vs. mllhonaires 70 appear Ia fun eve
nlng dress. Hitherto. as though 70
marx the difference between the ether
guests and themselves. they had not
cnanged for dinner. appearing Ia the
Dreeenes and shorts Of the daytime.
although they were now far too Or
nate Tor the occasion they were ex-
ceeoingiy good 70 look at. The girls
were Ike swarm Of brilliant butter
sLies, quivering with color and life. hLtn
was allurtng and exquisite IN an amaz-
ing backless gown Of black velvet: her
mails and lips were vivid coral. and the
loose waves 81 her silvery hair SHIN
mered like moonlight.
They have something which is
youth"
She glanced anxiously at Ivan, who
was glowering at Aitzi as he SPRAYED
IN one Of the chairs which the mill
honaires had grown 10 regard as their
especial property. Presently he was
tackled by one OF Mitzis special young
men whom every one called Pony"
This youth was the richest member
- eA4E PARTY HLlu AlCAarASHaAy AAut
favog1te dish with Stella: he was spoilt.
was confident as he spoke TO Ivan.
i say, Miss Cross wants her chair.
Do you mind frightfully?"
Il do Snarled ivan. But II she's
bought the chair she shall have 1t when
she shows me the receipt"
The youth started, stared, and then
turned away with a shrug.
Was that necessary" asked Stella,
speaking to Ivan in q low. soothing
voice why do you let these people |
make you unhappy? Soon you'll never
see them again. Forget them"
Il can't" His voice was choked with J
passion. Look at them. Dancing, /
drinking, laughing. They are always /
laughing"
laugh. You could laugh, too"
I'm not a hyena nor yet grinning
ape Look at that girl. You're q
worker Have you ever worn dress
like hers2"
mo, but don't envy her. You and
| have the luck because we have jobs,
while these people are all on the dole.
They must be so bored &. Can't you
'ealize you're above them? You have
ersonality-power."
II was second nature with Stella 20
mooth rough places Her hotel eXper-
ence had taught her to regard dis
guests as so many tractious
hildren to be Gained. She fed Ivan
nth spoonfuls Of grosSest flattery
through sheer force OF habit.
It came to her as a shock OF surprise
7hen ne swallowed her bait.
you're right" he said II am above
hem. III show them. I'll show them"
IT can influence him" she thought
S she watched him rise to his feet.
he felt something Of the thrill Of the
ngine driver when he controls a run
''T'm going to give her one last
nance, said Ivan. TT is in her power
, save the lot Of them"
Still acting in the grand manner he
rossed to Mitzi, made low bow, ana
ointed in the direction OF his empty
lair.
Its yours" he said
Aditzi accepted the courtesy with quite
gracious nod and half a smile. But
ZEN as Stella drew a deep breath of re-
II the girl gingerly picked up the
easy cushion against which VANS
sad had rested-and pitched it on the
Dor.
AS it was not clean the action might
I've been a precaution to protect her
ock. Besides, Mitzf was the kind Of
RI who threw things about. But Ivan
nstrued it as a deadly insult.
His lips quivered with fury as he
rode from the lounge. There was
rst of laughter as he went, but Stella
uddered, for she had seen his eyes.
She started at the sound Of Lewis
Ice.