Evening star., 1937-07-04
THIS WEEK


very best. The pride and Joy of her wardrobe
lbby beamed at George and Edgar and Ken
Am | neat?" she inquired Then she smiled
at Doris. Il just guess I've got to get me nev
corset, she confided because I've Just bustet
out my two sweetest gowns And my only othe
real evening gown - it's white satin and al
ways spot it. Anyhow, it's sitting to dance in
and me, when | dance l glow knew yor
wouldn't mind. Doris''
Not at all, said Doris, lying bravely. No,
only was the apple green taffeta new; it was
hitherto unworn
Grimly Ken produced a cocktail. Ibby
caught her glass from Ken's hand. She did an
immediate gesture with it and - whoosh! -
spilled it straight down the front of the taffeta
dress. "Oh, shucks!" said libby, ruefully eyeine
the result
That's swell" Ken said sardonicaly.
But Doris said nothing She merely eyed the
tatfeta dress, which had been, in anticipation,
her pride and delight. Then she eyed libby up
and down and up again. Then she eyed Ken
and Edgar and George. And then, only then,
oilC DCSdl " Slllllt.
Listen, class" she said as if nothing had
happened. Il think it's about time we went if
we intend to get to the Shore Club before they
take it in for the night. Don't worry about the
smear, libby. It'll be dry by the time you get
there and it's in 'front.' so nobody will see it any
way mean you'll either be dancing or sitting
down at table, so smear in front doesn't
ffor h~oI IoL,a, l,k 49,
just ducky."
She turned now to Ken. "And you, my lamb"
she said, will get out the car and take libby
and Edgar with you. III follow you with George
in Georges car"
But - but why do we need two cars?" Ken
countered, looking bewildered.
My turnip," said Doris, smiling at him
sweetly, Il am a tiger woman, as you we'll
know, and l wish to follow with George in
Georges car. could have picked you. could
have picked Edgar. could have picked libby,
even. But no, pick George! Since am his
hostess don't see how he can very we'll turn
me down, do you?"
George, looking vague assured her that no.
body would want to turn her down.
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was downstairs again, but this time she was
wearing white satin dress. 1t was little loose
on her, here and there - and rather particu-
larly there - but it was most becoming.
libby bristled. She said at once: Doris, that's
my gown. think you're being catty and mean
You know it's my best gown. If you dare to
spill drop of anything on it l III never speak to
you again in all my lfe''
"Who, me?" exclaimed Doris, her eyes WIDEN
ing innocently. 'Why, libby, what a thing to
say! What thing to think, event. Again she
put on her sweet smile. (Which reminds me,
Ken, think I'll take Edgar with me too. You
and libby start ahead and get table for us, and
George and Edgar and will follow"
So presently Ken and libby drove away. 1t
seemed then that Doris had little trouble with
that strap on one of her slippers. After she had
adjusted it to her satisfaction she slid hurriedly
INTO Georges car and said, Follow their tail
light"
No tail-light," George and Edgar reported,
'quinting heavily through the windshield.
"Never mind. I'll direct you then Get 90
ngH Doris snapped out impatiently.