The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

Kathleen gasped with astonish- ment when she opened the door to the stately figure, whose black eyes only seemed to be alive. In his hand he carried tiny statue of an Egyptian god,
 "Myp she told him, "You acc tually gave me start, you look so regal and--and so sinister"
 While you're so beautiful and young," he replied.
 The Duchess huge studio had Lt.a transformed into a tropical garden, where brilliant birds hut-. tered among the palms and exotic flowers, and little fountains sprayed tinted jets of water. The soft music of stringed instruments drifted dreamily over the whole scene, weaving a magic spell of glamour that suited the fantastic, colorful costumes of the guests.
 Never in her widest dreams had Kathleen ever imagined any, thing so gorgeous. dloversville had not prepared her for this. She stopped with little cry of alnaSe- ment, and for the moment forgot that she, too, appeared to be something very far removed from the little writer of verses, who had worried for fear the bean soup would not be right.
 Like 1t, Coleen?" asked the tall clansman coming up behind her.
 For 0 minute she turned to him bewidered, then, Bobl How wonderful you look With your kilt and sporran and dlengarry bonnet. You must look exactly like some of your ancestors. What did Schmatz think of you2"
 Not much of the smell of moth balls, which my clothes have been packed in. I knew they had these duds at home, so sent for them. My family is certain now that l am crazy. Want to walk around and give the place the onee-over7 Your Pharaoh seems to be busy with the Duchess. She beckoned to him when you came in. Get on eyeful of that big emerald she's wearing It's tops with jewel cons noisseurs, I understand"
 Kathleen looked ct their hostess, then her eyes widened in aStonish. ment. Did you ever see anything so amazing9 No wonder she came dressed like Q queen. She's more beautiful than anyone in the room."
 "Yeah. Even seems to be raising 'em from the dead" remarked c Swarthy pirate strolling past, res- plendent in goid-hooped earrings, gay handkerchief and tall boots. He swung Q murde.ous-looking cutlaSs, and one eye winked knowingly at Bob.
 Bob nodded. "she does seem to Dc knocking your Pharaoh friend cold, doesn't she7"
 Kathleen looked again c [ the Duchess, who was sitting on c marble seat before c bank of roses Professor Bracey was leaning over her, his smoldoring gaze on the beauty of her hite neck and shoulders which her elaborate vel- vet costume displayed to the best advantage. Around her throat was c flashing necklace of dia- monds, and lovely gems gleamed from the small tiara on her head. But the famous emerald surpassed them oil. It hung from 0 thin chain low against her breast. It's magnifieeneo was broath-t -taking.
 Not many men could resist her tonight, could they7" Kathleen asked c little wistfuliy. And Of course to . man of the world like Professor Bracoy, she would be especially interesting"
 Before Bob could replwy, c sift dart of light came winging across the room from tho bow of c huge electrical Cupid, which seemed to Do lowering above tho tall bank of ferns, and foll full on the Duchess and Braeey, This brought q burst of applause, and made the Pharaoh put Up his hands as though to shield his eyes from the brightnesA
 Pat -- that's Pat up there," Bob told Kathleen. Hes working the beam from the Cupid's bow. Can't you imagine how that would ap. peal to his sentimental Irish soui9 He was telling mo about it yes- torday. Since your other partner seems detained, how about danc- ing2" Ho held out his arms and they drifted away to q dreamy waltz, weaving In and out among tho crowd Of gypsies, nymphs, cowboys, Indians and hariequins.
 
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