Evening star., 1938-01-04
Perfect for Romance - T. ,
Anne led|OCk. BROOKS - -

If he knew as much about me as you.
he'd hate me-"
"Or love you more than ever"
amended Iris.
THE darling. Some day I'm going
to marry him and take care of him."
See you at 4, Pat"
What wonderful person she is,
Iris thought as she watched
her down the corridor. She pulled
out her desk drawer, and took out
q thin folder. She had sketched the
dress from every conceivable angle
1t was simple in line, but the lines
themselves were foreign to anything
she had seen. This was a gown that
could be worn only by some one rather
daring. She had purposely designed |
1t for tall blond. This is one dress
that Patti can't insist on my wearing,
she thought. She bent over the one
unfinished sketch, eyed it critically,
and began working.
She took the folder with her to
lunch to show to Roger and in spite
OF the eyes watching them, she drew
it out before they were served. Roger
leaned forward as she opened 1t. She
was surprised that he took so much
interest.
so that is the way a gown grows?
No wonder they are so breath-taking."
He reached for it and Iris watched
him raise an eyebrow 1T seems to
me that this is the ultimate. Could |
there ever be one designed lovelier |
than this?"
Now, Roger. Do you really like
it?"
Certainly. When I ask for your
opinion on some of the lines of my
new play shall expect you to tell
me truthfully. OF course I mean it |
or I should not care to say So"
1T will be made of heavy dull |
black crepe. For slinky blond"
They are the kind who usually
have the wherewithal to purchase
that kind of a dress" He looked at
the rest of the drawings Has Patti
seen this?"
mo. She's to see it at 4. I'm
glad that you approve, Roger. I
think women should dress for men,
but most Of them dress to make other
women envious sof them"
Look, that's Iris Barton" voice
near them whispered. DO you think |
that is Roger Vashe with her?"
"Shhh. OF course. Isn't he good |
looking?"
Iris smiled at Roger, who had sud-
denly grown painfully self-conscious.
Il think Ill drive to Marville to-
morrow" she said. why don't you
come along with me?"
I'D love to. Sure that it won't
be an imposition?"
Il should say not! And Aunt Prue
would be overcome with Joy to have
you for a guest"
Its settled then" His lips curved
upward into boyish smile. do you
think Pauline would make some bis
cuits?"
And fried chicken. Oh, you'll not
be able to eat for a week after we
come back. Pauline loves to feed
people" In her minds eye she could !
see fat jolly old black Pauline who
had spoiled her since babyhood, grim
ming over the big pans of hot crusty
biscuits she specialized in for her
honey chile's" company.
Can you get away at noon?" he
asked.
"Yes, about l. 1t should be a
heavenly drive. All Of the trees will
be beautiful in their autumn color
ing. Oh, Roger, I'm so glad you're
going" Maybe she could forget Dana
this time. At least she wouldn't
have to see his favorite chair empty,
now And the whole house would
hustle with activity.
I'm pretty glad, myself, that I'm
going" he said.
Iris had to hurry to get back to
her desk in time for PATHS appoint
ment. She told Roger to meet her in
front OF the shop the next noon, and
hastened to her car
1t was at the first stop light that
she saw Dana. She was impatient
for the green light when she felt
her eyes drawn to the crossing pedes-
trians. Disbelief and joy struggled
for supremacy in her face. The light
blinked and she automatically shifted
gears. Then her hands began to shake.
How did he and Miriam happen to
return so soon? And did he see her?
She didn't think that he had Would
he call? But that was ridiculous!
He didn't even know that she was
IN the city. And besides-he wouldn't
have any right to do that. Her heart
pounded furiously. And quite with
out warning tears splashed unheeded
to her lap.
She averted her eyes as Walters
ushured her into the salon. No need
to set him to wondering about her
personal affairs.
Patti was waiting at the desk, her