The Washington times., 1937-10-27

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prised at anything, but I thought
you'd like to know"
CHAPTER v
Gail and the rest Of the girls
at her cocktail party were helping
Karen dress. Ritchasan had found
a gold cloth frock which seemed
to fit well enough and Karen was
wiggling into it.
"This was made for brunette
GAIL" Karen smiled.
II think that gold is gorgeous
with your hair" Helen remarked
judicially. The gown was ex-
tremely cut, with a train, much
more decollete than Karen fam
cied, but under the circumstances
she was grateful for any kind Of
clothing.
There was a gold coat, which
buttoned demurely from hem to
chin. But Calls slippers were too
large. Helen sent for some Of hers
and finally the party was ready.
It was while the girls were busy
dressing Karen that Prince Serge
RAM arrived at the party. SuaVe,
handsome, the young nobleman
was being much entertained in
New York at the time.
When Karen walked out, a daz-
zling figure in gold, it was obvious
RAM was smitten. Ping, however,
ignored the Prince, kissed Karen'S
red lips before everybody and an
nounced loudly: IF you don't want
to 60 back home, darling, we'll be
married tonight and to the devil
with our families. They interfere
too much anyway"
RAM raised his eyebrows. How
is it with Miss Mallory and the
young man? They are as you say,
engaged?"
Gail devoted to this new lion,
explained things to RAM. "She
means to marry this, er, mild
young MANI" he pressed.
you never know about Karen!'
Gail answered careleSSly.
Where to?" somebody askedI
ending his inquiries.
The Bezee for cocktails and
then we'll go some place else."
Gail said.
So the party began. At the night
club the Prince danced twice with
Karen. He was a little startled
at the sensation her appearance
created. For RAM found it hard
to associate the Karen Mallory
of the newspapers with the golden
girl in his arms.
How was Jail, darling!" called a
pretty debuEante to Karen as she
and the prince danced by.
Lovely, no tele p homes to
bother!" Karen answered as gayly.
Odd how here in this gorgeous
room Karen thought suddenly of
Violet and Blanche and Thelma!
Heavens! She put her hand to her
head.
I'm drinking too much!" She
wished the prince would not hold
her so close.
SILKY WORDS
you're gorgeouS!" he was say
ing. TOO gorgeous to waste on
that Skimmed-milk young man,
Karen!" He pronounced her name
with a queer accent which stirred
her. "Karen!" He raised her hand
to his lips as the dance ended.
People surrounded her. Every
body wanted to buy her a drink,
just to celebrate her "coming-out"
party.
Ping came at last. WED bet
ter get out. Somebody's called the
newspapers" he whispered.
Gail, annoyed at RAMS alb
sorption with Karen, was devoting
herself to Bill Ray. Serge asked
about Bill. when they were both
in the limousine.
She's been engaged to Bill for
years" Karen told RAM, as they
rolled along. Poor Bill, this is a
break for him, your highness."
Call me Serge, Karen!" he
begged, holding her hand under
Pings very nose.
Say it," His lips were at her
ear and he dropped a furtive kiss.
Serge" Karen's voice fal.
tered.
I'm going to marry you, Karen.
give you fair warning!"
Karen looked up into the princes
black eyes as the lights Of Broad
way flashed by. His daring In
trigued her.
DO you take the challenger"
You're being abSurd!" she cried
in protest. suddenly afraid. I'm
not going to marry anybody"
That's all wanted to hear, my
sweet he retorted.
Ping, sitting on the other side Of
Karen. wanted to hear what the
prince was saying but everything
was so confusing. Ping tried to
hide his jealousy. but he was wild.
Poor Ping" Gail murmured to
Bill. He's in for an awful Mfe!"
you just think he is. He hasn't
a chance to win in that game,
Gail. You should know that" Bill
retorted.
What do you mean?"
"JuSt watch, my pet!"
ITO Be Continued
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