The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-26


 A moment later she went forward to meet the newspaper fashion editor.
 How do you do, Miss Everett" Rita Cordell said. T hear Madame Lizette's had quite a nasty acci- dent"
 "'Yes," Gail replied, "but I think surely by next week she'll be able to come back again. I'll have Clytie slip on some of the things we've been making for our Pre- Holiday Parade'l"
 "Oh, but that's too much trouble for you. can look at them on the hangers"
 'YcuIl get a much better idea of the lines if you see them on model" Gail said as she sum- moned Clytie.
 For the next half hour the fashion editor studied the new gowns. Then she said, q must congratulate you, Miss Everett. Your things are lovely. I'd like to use that green sport ensemble and the little tea dance frock on my page"
 "All right, Miss Carolie is hav- ing photographs made and she'll send them to you"
 "Oh, thanks. Remember if there's anything can do for you at any time, don't hesitate to call on me. Still, don't suppose you'll be thinking of making change at least not for some timer"
 q don't think so, but I'll give you call if do."
 Fine! Be sure to read the Sun- day paper-I mean the one a week from this coming Sunday. That's when I'm planning to use your dresses"
 Gail ate a hurried dinner at the clubhouse that evening and was ready to leave when she ran into Natalie in the hall.
 Say, where have you been keeping yourself, Gail? I've knock ed at your door till my knuckles are skinned!"
 i've been working late. Mad ame's still away. If she gets back next week, let's make night of | it Monday"
 why not tonight?" questioned | Natalie.
 Sorry, can't make it. I'm i going to the library to look up | some special period costumes"
 Well, don't work too hard!" Natalie was annoyed. She had counted on having Calls company whenever she wished it, for she 1 knew the other girl had few friends in the city.
 AS she walked rather disconso- lately toward the elevator she heard a bellboy shouting, "Call for Miss Everett call for Miss Gail Everett"
 Quickly she hurried toward him. Miss Everett's just stepped out doors. If you wish you may catch her."
 A moment later she saw Gail enter the foyer with the bellhop. Natalie stepped into the elevator Even if she did want to know who was calling Gail, she couldn't very well question her now.
 Gail entered the. booth and said over the telephone, Do you wish to speak to Gail Eyerett?"
 You bet I do," came the vibrant | voice of Derek Hargreaves. "But first want to apologize for not taking you to the Ferrara Gallery. I was called out of town unex- pectedly, and didn't have a mo- ment to write you. I hope you'll forgive me-"
 "On, that's all right!" Calls heart was beating happily as she answered. T tried to get you the next day. I was out with one of | the girls that evening and we didn't get home until after mid- night. thought that was too late then to phone"
 Never worry about that. I'm | quite accustomed to late calls! But | now that I've found you want to | know if you'll come with me to a reception at Mrs. Morton's. I'll drop | around for you a little before | Sunday afternoon if that's O. K. with you?" ....,.
 That will be lovely. Thanks ever so much"
 "Fire! Everything going all right?"
 T guess so. I'll tell you all about things Sunday" With word of goodby Gail hung up the re- ceiver.
 When she reached the library her thoughts were in a whirl. Derek wanted her to meet the famous Mrs. Morton. They were going to her gorgeous duplex apartment on Park avenue. She got the books on costume design and made few sketches, but she could not concentrate on her work.
 The sound of chairs being pushed back, the quick, silent tread of attendants as they went from table to table collecting books and putting them once more pointment was relief to Gail. She hadn't got exactly what she'd wanted, but perhaps she'd manage to make out.
 AS she walked back to the club house, she felt as though she was walking on air. She scarcely saw the brightly lighted streets with their crowds of men and women many in evening dress = as they stepped from luxurious cars: hum bier family parties watching the throngs, or struggling back to their ing the latest headlines; down-and- cutters begging for nickels and dimes.