Evening star., 1936-06-08
NSTALLMENT XIX.


her head it darted with fire.
Her long lashes, family brush
ed with mascara, were gay emerald.
The facial had brought out a smell
pink in her skin and her generous
mouth was a scarlet cash OF Hpstlck
that gave it an appeal that amazed
the gaping Shell.
Patience and Marta waited BREATH
lessly while he studied JAMS old maid
from all angles. Strangely, Patience
had lost all her embarrassment. She
strode about the room, gayly 1mltat-
ing the models she had seen in the
Fifth avenue shops.
Marta, you're genius!" Shell said,
vonderingly, when Patience paused.
You're the genius" This Marta,
skilled in beauty salon secrets, dis
claimed the credit for the change.
'The suit is perfect for her. Here,
try on the coat"
Patience slipped it on and felt the
lovely, soft fox against her throat,
closing her eyes to enjoy the feeling
of luxury it gave her.
TT looks great!" Shell exclaimed.
IT got a three-quarter length one be-
cause l thought she could wear 1t with
dresses, too. Sort of as Spring and
Fall coat, maybe"
Marta laughed, merrily. Where did
you ever learn so much about wom-
ems clothes, you funny boy? That
was a brilliant idea. For one thing,
it's Just the thing for a tall woman"
How could 1 be a press agent
around a theater where the gals talk
nothing but clothes and millionaires
and not know something about what
the well-dressed dame should wear?"
he grinned.
You'll probably be designer when
you grow up" Marta said, patting his
cheek, affectionately.
IT tat, too" Shell slapped his wrist.
"Come up and bring your knitting
sometime"
i've an idea" Marta looked at
her watch. You two are going to
stay right here and I'll send out for
lunch"
When Shell protested, Marta 81
fenced him. Yes, you will; and
while we wait for it we'll try on the
evening things" She picked up the
phone and ordered from the restau-
rant across the street. Shell went out
and Patience undreSSed. Marta Slip
ped the evening gown over her shoul-
derS and hooked 1t up the back.
1t was so exquisite that Patience
felt like sitting down and crying.
White satin, high at the neck and
low in the back. Around the neck
line several rows of sparkling emerald
r rhinestones caught fire in the lights
and brought out the odd green of
her eyes. She was surprised when
she turned and saw how straight and
plump her back had become since
she gained Is pounds.
II knew it would be grand on you!"
Marta beamed. 1T fits as though it
had been made for you. Hurry, try
the wrap"
It was exactly the shade of the
rhinestoneS Marta pushed the hood
back and the auburn bangs made
fringe of flame to contrast with the
rich green of the velvet.
Nothing could be more becoming"
Marta stood back. 1T is perfect. Now.
you must try to find white satin shoes
with rhinestone heels just the shade
of the stones in the collar of the
dress"
They called Shell from the next
room. He whistled under his breath
at the stunning woman that stood
before him with the smile trembling
on her lips.
Am I beautiful?" She pulled the
wrap around her.
You are intriguing. Mysterious!
And you look as though you had
sense enough to add two and two,"
Shell evaded.
You are an interesting type" Marta
added. People will turn on the street
and wonder who the intellectual look
ing woman is with the wonderful green
eyes and red hair. That, my dear, is
success. Beauty is like a phantom.
But an interesting woman never loses
her ace in the hand"
After Shell had admired the gown
without the wrap, he went out while
she changed back into her blouse
and skirt.
Brown pumps will go best with
the suit" Marta told her. "Or black
hat, black shoes and black gloves.
All-brown accessories will 60 nicely,
too. You can change about with sew
eral different colors"
The trio chatted plans over their
lunch and Marta kissed Patiences
cheek in parting.
TITS too bad you're cousins" she
smiled when Shell took Patiences
hand at the door "You make such
a handsome couple"
When she saw the flush that stained
the face of her new customer, Marta
had q hidden suspicion that there
might be more to the story than met
the eye.
In Fifth avenue store they found
the white satin evening shoes with
the rhinestone heels, and black kid
pumps. Patience added to this six
pairs of cobwebby stockings and felt
appallingly extravagant and aban-
doned.
Jan had been in from her walk al
most an hour before she heard Pa
tience and Shell at the door. She was
writing a letter to kindly Johnny
Slater, Green Acres iceman, and she
dropped the pen to the floor when they
walked in.
Shell stood back, watching JAMS
puzzled face. She seemed stunned.
Patience strutted around the room.
"T-take off your hat" Jan said in
an awed voice, and Patience obedi-