The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-16


their pupil and told her she would
soon be ready to apply for a
position. Early in the spring the
stores would be needing models.
This would be an ideal time for
her 10 begin. Encouraged by their
promise 10 recommend her Faith
drew upon her rapidly diminish
ing bank account for a dinner
dress of Chinese red.
The color brought out the clear
ivory Of her skin, the lines were
long and simple with tightly fit
ting sleeves and no decoration
but a huge knot OF rhinestones
which glittered from one shoulder.
The pin was Christmas gift from
Lee who presented it to her with
such pride that she could not re-
fuse II.
Daphne selected it," he con-
fessed I'd never have known
what to give you myself"
It's perfectly gorgeous" Faith
admitted. And exactly what
wanted but I'm afraid it's much
too expensive"
Knowing Daphne she was sure
she had selected the most costly
one in the store bur Lee laughed.
After all it isn't made Of dia-
monds you know. If you like 1t
that's all that's necessary"
The next morning Sybil said.
It's beautiful. Faith. but I'm
rather surprised that you would
accept it. You are so conven-
tional about most things"
Faith looked troubled.
Perhaps I shouldn't have"
Plenty of Money
Don't be silly" Daphne ad-
vised. He didn't limit me az to
price and after all Lee Brent
makes plenty of money. Why
shouldn't he spend 1t on you >"
This argument took place on
Christmas morning and few
minutes later there came a deliv-
cry from a florist. Three boxes
Of flowers. all containing Lee
Brent's card. Pink roses for Svbil.
an orchid for Daphne and for
Faith. a cluster of gardenias.
Sybil cried. He has ALWAYS
sent me roses for Christmas. II
was sweet of him not to forget"
Daphne lifted her orchid tender
ly.
This is my reward for select
ting Faiths present. It's a shame
can't wear it but Mr.. Manton
has already sent me some to wear
when We go out tonight"
BY the way. how is your cam
paign coming - Sybil laughed.
Has he asked yoL to marry him
yet"
No, but he will" Daphne as
sured her. 7 wonder IL Joan
would like TO wear the orchid Lee
sent"
Go ahead and ask her.
Faith urged but Joan refused. say
ing coldly NO. thanks. The
people l go with would think
vas trying TO be high-hat. WHY
don't you give II 10 my aunt >"
She looked surprised wher
Daphne cried. Thank you for the
idea. I'll Just do that"
Gives IL Away
Running into the kitchen where
Miss Van was bssting the turkey
she pinned the exotic flower upor
the shoulder OF her cotton house.
dress.
For you with my compli.
ments," Daphne cried.
The homely face Of the Dutch
woman flushed
So beautiful It Is" she sale
breaking into the idiom Of he,
native tongue as she always die
when she was touched. 7 have
never had one in my life. Are
you really giving it to me-"
Yes and want you TO wear it
There were actually tears in the
bright blue eyes.
Put II in the ice box" Miss
Van directed. oh. boy. will
dress up in this l shall wear il
70 the hospital where I 90 10 visi,
my friend this afternoon.
Well see that you do" Daphne
urged III put II back in the
box with the cotton over II so II
Won't bruise-
But when Miss Van went out
abe carried the box carefully in
one hand and returned without IL
Faith. who WAS waiting for Lee
Was downstairs when abe came in.
Where Is your orchid-" she
demanded.
Miss Van smiled sheepishly.
Don't Tell
y took II 20 my friend. Such
JOY il was 70 give il 10 her But
don't tel Daphne
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