The Washington times., 1935-11-30

he lost his money she dropped the
chaSe-and who can blame her?"
Vernon was amazed at this
frank analysis.
"It'S awful to be short Of money
in this burg. Tina'S not so young,
and there's so many women on
their own, huSband-hunting. Not
that the men are much Of q prize
package when you do land 'em!"
continued Nan Sagely. "Tina's out
for money, of course. She's always
bright and CHEEKY. She's . good
scout"
What about Prince what's-his-
name? The one she spoke off"
You mean Karinoff." He's .
nice chap. Old Russian nobility.
Divine manners. Down on his luck
too. They say he drove a taxicab
in Paris for months after he got
out of hospital when the BoleShe'
viks had shot him. Sporting
Spirit!"
Vernon had never met a prince
Of the blood. She was greatly in
trigued.
Nan looked knowingly at her.
"I'll say your mother would fall
for him, hook, line and sinker! It's
clear she's keen on title for you!
Well, it mightn't be q bad ideal"
She giggled as she added: If I
fix it up with Karinoff, will Aunt
Sadie pay me commission"
That's horrid Of you, Man."
''I was only kidding, dear child.
But honestly, Vernon, loathe be-
ing poor!" Quick tears flashed in
Mans bright eyes for a moment.
"It's vile, after you've had every
thingl"
Generous Vernon decided she
must be very, very good to her
pretty little cousin.
They left the FizZly Club, and
Nan guided her a block or two
to that ultra-Smart dreSsmaker,
Madame jenkins, whose exotic
salon was near Fifth Avenue on
West seth Street.
Nov this Sea-green taffeta
gown-it'S the most luscious thing
I've ever seen; you'll look like
Aphrodite rising from the waves
in it-you've simply got to buy
it, Vermont"
"It's certainly beautiful, but
=" The gown was cut out at the
back to the waistline, and was
suspended over the shoulders by
the frailest of straps.
Its the newest thing-go slip
it on, Vermont" Ian commanded.
From above the knees down.
wards, the long, tightly-fitting
skirt swirled out with wide ruffleS.
A little cape, 70 Shioned from the
sea-green taffeva cut in leaves,
could be worn either over the
shoulders, or carried as a big
muff. The color Of the gown
was wonderful with Vernon'S rus
set hair and clear skin. She looked
gorgeous.
Two hundred dollars was the
price. Nan said airilS: Send it
at six o'clock, c. o. D.. to suite
SIC in the Hotel Splendide."
It was half past five VIXEN the
two girls re-entered the wide lobby
of the Splendide. They had
promenaded on Fifth Avenue and
on Park Avenue. Vernon had
been thrilled at the passing show
Suddenly Nan violently pinched
Vernon'S arm, whispering excited
ly: THAT terribly handsome man
of the train! He's right over
there, Vernon! You've got to
speak to him-to introduce him
to me-quick!"
Terry Shannon came directly
over to the two girls in the lobby
Of the Hotel Splendide, his teeth
an even flash of white in his
good-looking, tanned face as he
held out his hand in greeting to
Vernon.
"This is a piece Of luck! We
meet like needles in a haystack!
I've been upstairs for the past
couple Of hours, having a confer
ence with BrandieS, president of
my company, and I was Just
thinking Of giving you a ring, to
see how you were after your
Journey"
With a surprisingly casual air,