The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-03-02
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would be, grand with some new
flowers" ,'..
"Oh, she did,. did she?" repeat
ed Anne with asperity. That's
darn generous of her! Look here,
Daphne Brett, | know what's the
matter with you. In word OF
three syllabies, it's Jennifer'
Good heavens, girl, can't you see
why YOU are depressed
Daphne summoned all the dig
nifty she could muster. mo, 1t
isn't Jennifcr, whatever you may
think. | understand Jennifcr and
she doesn't bother me the way
she bothers you, Anne
Permit me to point out this to
you: When Jennifer isn't around
you're a smoothie, capable Of ham
ding all corners. With Jennifer
around. you do a shrinking violet
act and take your cues from her'
Jennifer is a gorgeous child. ter
rifically impressed with her own
self-and why not? It's all new
to her. She Just discovered what
she is. She loves the spotlight
and she hasn't looked beyond her
own mirror to see what's going on
around her, or if anyone else has
a right to that spotlight. She's
taking your money, your beaus
and undoubtedly everything you
have, and will do so until she gets
some grown-up sense or until you
apply a firm hand. When she
wakes up. she'll see that she has
dangerous competition in CIR!
like you. You're both beautiful
in entirely different ways"
Thanks, Anne. Maybe you're
right. I'm not used TO having any.
one as young IA Jennifer around
me. didn't realize six years
made so much difference in ages,
She changed the subject, speaking
with animation. do you know,
believe I'll get huge red poppies
for that black dress and wear
some in my hair"
Anne saw Daphne's features
light up. "Atta girl! I'm glad to
see you snap into it. l was afraid
you were going to break out in
lavender and old lace. | haven't
seen you with that revived look
since the day you first described
that Smith person to me-
"You will persist in remember
ing that, won't you? He's leaving
the Hall at the end of November:
His wife probably finds it too cold
in the country. Check, please,
Anne"
81 seem to be the one having
the fun today, so I'll pay it, but
what's the rush,"
"I've got to get dinner-its
cheaper than eating out for two
and Jennifer is pretty tired when
she gets home"
"Then let her 60 sleepy-bye for
while. I want you to stop
around at the Rains Galleries to
see a modern show with me. l
won't keep you long.
Daphne allowed herself to be
easily persuaded and was glad
when she matched her step to
Anne's and they swung up Fifth
avenue in easy strides. She threw
back her head and inhaled the
sparkling, crisp air that filled her
nostrils and her spirit with new
sense of adventure. This was
New York in October, the most
celebrating month in that city.
"Nice, isn't it," she said, sniff
ing a perfect, straight little nose
and falling into an old habit be-
tween intimates Of expecting Anne
to understand what she meant.
That was the way it had been be-
fore Jenniter came. ...
;Jennifer greeted her from the
lounge when she let, herself in an
hour later: "Oh, Daphne, ! really
meant to get dinner going but I'm
simply dead. ] never knew girl
could work so hard as they make
US at that office of mine. Oh,