The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-09
BY
LORENA
CARLETON

big table, dancing in time with the
music. Among other magazines
was the latest issue Of Footboards.
the exclusive theatrical publication.
Prominently displayed, Anette no
ticed with amusement, Larry's face
smiled from the cover. A box Of
candy caught her eye and made her
know how hungry she was. Just as
she took three immense pieces in
her hand the doorbell rang.
Leaping like a trespasser, sud
denly apprehended, she put back
the candy, stopped the record and
for one brief second, stood motion
less. Then she went to the door. A
bellboy stood there with flowers
and basket of fruit.
Compliments of Mr.. Matthews"
he said and left.
The enclosed card begged for
giveness. Il hope / am the first to
give you wedding remembrance"
The flowers were huge, velvety
purple violets, so sweetly fragrant
they made her slightly dizzy, and
the fruit was so luscious it accen-
tuated her hunger. She wanted to
sit right down and begin eating.
Instead, she went back in the bed
room and telephoned Mr.. Mat
thews. She bartered thanks in re-
turn for his endless apologies, in
sisting finally, But 1 don't want
you to mention the matter to Mr..
Peyton. Why should you assume
responsibility because OF his over
sight?"
Happiness was beginning to drift
ever her like spray of perfume.
In fact, she felt so happy she no
longer resented the party. Grabbing
up her corsage Of violets and her
white satin evening sandals she
hurried up to August brakes
apartment.
Katie had the white lace dress
over her arm when she answered
the bell. But such a different Dress
Anette voiced her thoughts. But
it looks so different" She took it
from the maid and held it up. ut
swirIs."
Il put some horsehair In the
hem," the maid said with uncon-
Germ. And think the long black
velvet sash makes it look less like
a graduation dress. l made you a
hair bow, too" While talking, she
had been leading the young bride
through the enormous living room,
a place Of satin chairs and daven-
ports, paintings, crystal mirrors,
flowers and autographed photo
graphs Of celebrities, into a bed
room so fragile and lovely it made
the girl feel as II she were inside
a sea shell. You'll want a bath"
Katie said. Then I'll help you
dress"
An hour later. when she gazed at
her reflection in one of the full
length mirrors, Anette was pleased.
She knew she looked lovely in the
white lace with the
repentant Mr.. Matthews violets
knotted into the black velvet cir
lie. No matter who might come to
the party. she felt ready to face
hem.
However, her poise deserted her
somewhat when the first guest ar
lived. 1t was Lois Lyndon, alone,
,xquisitely dressed, and viciouslv
lntagonistic. "You work fast, don't
1ou?"
The attack was so unexpected
hat Anette gasped. While she
Itsred unbelievingly at the blond
iebutante, so stunning in her pale
'lue metal cloth and the star sap
hires which she wore disdainfully.
$ II they were dime store baubles.
he wondered why things had TO be
o unfair. Then she knew, with a
delicious lab Of ecstasy. that IL
hey were unbalanced, it was in her
avor.
NO work at ally. she replied
nth silken-toned rudeness. 1T was
asy."
Then you're going to have work
eeping him." Lois Lyndon threat
ned confidently, because I'm go
ig to take him away from YOU"
TO Be Continuedl