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THE SUNDAY TAR, WASHINGTON, 1. C., APRIL 1, 1923—PART « BY GEORGE GIBBS Auther of “Youth Triumpbant™ and Other Successes. é Copyright, 1928, D. Appleter & Co. WIHO0'S WHO IN THE STORY. “test'—you don’t mind my calling you OHERRY MOHUN, up-to-date girl, rich and | Cherry, do you?” irritated and aftracted by | exo ' I'm glad yeu did, Efie. We're suun American ethnologist : en Avnsid b changes in man. | next-door netghbors. We’ought to be | hers and customs brought ont by the WAT. | grjon bat Interested in Cherry. 1is modest funds | FrAARAS with her father. 1 a self-made financial le are you? DAVID SA and war ve! t thing you know. How old to think of his children, he leave Twenty.” i S 'm twenty-three. " MOUUN, who has When giris truthfully tell each other their ages they are in a falr N, : way of becoming intimate. This ac- o type, ‘of whom Cherry imagines h€ | gyqintance made over the back fence T was the beginning of a relationship Bt Wwhich swas to bloom rapidly into gxter son, is a typleally reckless GEORS LYCRTT, rly chorus, philosophiz- | friendship. As Cherry was soon to g A the atary’ develops discover, L3fie Burdette had many ad- { JOHN "CHICHESTER, whom Mrs. Mohun | mirable qualities, not the least of | Wou 8 SHEES (o el pats frv S which were her loyalty and her sin- | : -ent | cerity. And having given of her tive thasic . where she went | ¢iiengcnip to Cherry, she was not one | & moment to h@ng out- the | to withdraw it without a SH“SY' ‘\‘;g ; she ha ee cashing, she [Cherry, who had already earn H Sho uad Been pe i oE many_things not imparted to her at heard @ volee almost beside her. | g " pyrion's select boarding school, thing: el head of @ girl was nod- | met her ud\'uncos{\rl(h 2 sens u{' T a er ove h ¢ W wooden | privilege. aware o the neness of | § at ber over the low, wooden | PIF CHi s which had kept this girl | San i folenily eay firaight in the midst of perflous | “Hlello!™ sald the temptations, for it was not long be- “Hell said Cherry “Waus fore she told Cherry most of them. i | In her turn, Cherry gave her the hi i | tory of the Mohun family and the 1 bobbed. “What u | necessities to which it had been r 1 wash mine, too . at which Effle was deeply im- ed and highly commiserative, . having suffered, she had a limit- & capacity for sympathy. Cheri ted the Burdette household and, much to Mrs. the luundries a me t's very little trouble,” 1id Cher- . “Have you been living | Eftie spent some couple of vears. The |evenings with Cherry. . il | Pt imagine, Cherry.’ sald ! > been AWAN—out 10 ] 4310, ‘one morning at the breakfa table after one of these visits, “ho With vour trafning, you could po Sibly be friendly with such a dread ful creature £ “T ke h said her calmly. “But., my dear, surely you can sec [ that she f5n't vour kind at all. There is mo reason, even now, why you should not make friends of your own ast week daughter h I had head bobbed v % too yellow to be d the face bene: rgution. But it on le aggTessiv 3's neck youthtul, sho Where? How? I'm very proud of her griendship, Muzzy. She's a won- | derful girl " i { " Really? | When Allcla said “r in Jjust that soft tone Cherry knew that she | meunt it to be equivalent to a last | { word in ob. the ha made a calmly. Ar the table to go to h | ikely to forbid it | Cherry into her | But she kne at her nioth meeting between the p ! and the ineffable | She gulped her ¢ l low the scorn that rose in But fortunately her mothe | { | | | John' Chichester! & quickly to swal- | The tmmediate result of this frie: thip between the girls was Che! / “Say! Aiw't ft fierck to be out of & job when jyou need it—getting dedger ‘in the hole all the time!™ sought. Sed to and ople . their | ces grotesque perspir- { % men in shirt sleev fried Ln'~’ | | | | | | {niture here and there, hile carpen- ters just beside her were building & > | set. " The far_clicking of a persisted above nd Cherry mo to look at ware of the strident volc v cubdirector giving excited instrue- | tlons—as the cameras Iing. Do you self-con had a fr) dimple te and e like to coming my e house fi pretiy teeth “Good Lord! of it now t w Not I don or don't you? esponse irom the delin- | quent. en grab him as 1f you di wanted some emotional £t we've given it to you. Yo and now it over | This other | ‘vamp' him mber that. over and prget the | that's $n iy bus {what gets Lim at when it = Cherry felt very sorry me. §. ot "1 How she managed to e hate j from consclousn : roundings Ct stand, fe he girl in free | in such sur- | 'y could not under- dozen people at I'm b atching. but rhe only shrugged | Meadoweroft Pletures lightly and flashed a bright smile at Y b Margc But | the man who acted with her'in the | peopie ! ace: His back had been turned to | Cherry, but as he moved into a new ; tion as director she saw that he Cowan. He did not see she withdrew into the o for picture test made?” Yo What's a_‘test'?" swell name u ever had a . L4 sl inii ] o a canvas set, still watch- use o undred feet of ‘. ng. He was handsome.” Miss Savage e e ou can do—what you | evidently shared her opinfon, for lik while the “script” was read she No. T haven glanced at him from time to time when he spoke as though in Geference to_his opinion. H fie laughed. !t from me, you never look like ‘until u can take ow what you you see yourself But before the camera bega i look like' until Four hefo c @ began click- '}v‘ili\\\]r‘x:,;; d. ]Ix}'cx”‘[ T,‘,Kh‘\flhp A‘:"hl right, | ing again Effie came back and 1 d her trying?” ¥ou ever thought of |to the private office of Mr. McKalgh, | m afrald there {smn’t much hope. i ... | BMe whiepered on the w > ut the only | cutting down expen: y. “They 1 in the U hasn't i 78 X . and there's o 3 : 3 o plctures, mine and Do you the picture: other. But we'll Bee him st oo . ) And then, in a kind of awed & them? Oh. ves. But they | ““]Amr R awed | .“:\)‘nr!;i“"u o “I;hmi:«- a | You'll meet him." S e ol || Bt e Ui Fut I'm | (To be continued tomorrow.) | gdod. T get a s now. 1| { may get a_lead —_—— e On, 1 hope il And, of | | course, it pavs enormously. ' Menu for & Day. Not me, it d E ‘t—not enormous- A 3. But I'm fied. T'm coming on. BREAKFAST T get enough to heep this outfit going Stewed Apricots oK Cereal erry turned to her in surpr Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast '\uurml\nn that you support Coffee a fam o ure thing. Have a fag LUNCHEON he brought out a paper of cig Spinach Soufll: rettes and offered them to Cherry, Potato Bfscuits 1o tool one. This young creature Strawberles and Cottage 1 captured her interest and now Cheese 5 eugaged !\er respect. Small Cakes “Haven't you a father?' asked Tea or Cocoa ! Cherry when she had taken a light DINNER | from the girl's cigarette. ed Tive | “Down and out. He was a house Balted' Liver ! ufted Noodles tewed Tomatoes Bolled Potatoes Celery Salad Suet Pudding with Whipped Cream painter. Fell off a ladder three years ago and twisted his spine—' “And your mother?" “Ma! ~She's blind in _one eve and can’t see out of the other. Got the asthma bad, too.” She gave a short “Oh, I'm so sorry!" ek S g, s, e | T T laugh at the ash of her cigarette. Coffee “Ma’ used to fuss around the kitchen Zot a girl now."” Bring in this ad before M “Ain‘t we the helluva mess!" | some, but she mistook some soap fat The cheerful tone in which this April 8 = catalogue of calamities was deliver- | = | bew!ldered her listener. i i gt oo SN, Expert Marcel. . . 75¢ have been very terrible for you,” sald ; == Cherey genuinely. - = Shampooing . ...50c “It was—some. ut then, what &= - 2 could T do? There they are—help- ;E Hall' Dyemg oo s4.95 less. T couldn't lay down on the job, : covia 17 = Violet Ray Facial..$1.00 Cherry realized with a keen sense | of self-reproach that this was Justi== MISS FLEET What she herself had yesterday been |B= Iate of Lunsburgh & B, on_the point of doing. |& 120 Woodward & Lotkrop abput what was i £ri t s et Beauty Parlor 1110 H Street N.W. unny, ain't it? Frank T {hink I understand,” said Cherry <lowly. “Toure wonderful, Oh, no. 2224, Expert Serviee . G I But T know my way about this little burg. Say, Cherry, Il rbe I.could help you.to get & Il “I hate a_auitter, don’t you?" Effle went on. “There were times when I MISS . HESS was preity near down and out and it Zats of Myrtle Price looked like curtains for Effie—or an Open Evenings angel Eut then overy time I went Garden R out to dinner with a man and ate a Tot of rich food I got to thinking arden Rose Store of specialized shops A 7th at ¥~ Sheets, $1.10 T hree-quarter and double-bed size sheets. Strongly hemmed and sewn. Free from fill- ing or dressing. Even- ly woven material of, strong cotton threads. Choice of 72x90 or &1x90. Pillowcases, 25¢ Full size. Strongly sewn cases of a ma- terial with so small amount of dressing as to be almost n(-;:li‘zihle. e (T2 Huck Towels 17 Large size hard woven huck towels with red striped ends. Deep weave to i absorbent q Size 17x34 inches 1sure ities. ;J . “uqty3 30f j Crochet W, ' e W i Strongly woven neat design Crochet Spreads. Choice Hemmed ends. of either three or double-bed $1 JoFa silored, Tomorrow:---A Sale of Women’s and Misses’ Spring Frocks--Suits--Coats %15 . This sale is—without doubt—the most Capital City! F'rue. there have been many sales of garments at $15—in fact, we have staged them ourselves—but not in the face of rising markets, advanced labor wages and conditions warranting higher prices. Considering these circumstances, this master achievement of which we are justifiably proud. Instead of thrusting minute "details upon vou. we will allow the garments to tell their own story of quality, style. variety and value. The Suits 15 Su masteriul ever attempted in the sale is a The Dresses The Coats *15 Printed silk crepes eys, Persians, Iweed Sp. tailored, and Three-picce Knick vptian a or Suits, Spring’s ¢ : tures and 1 t Pl B combination cffects. Too many yew ta NE models to enumerate <prin Fur Neckpieces 515 Blie Fox Scarfs Mole Cravats alilllll!\fliflllmunu | Unusual value in every instance, and, as the vogue of fur neckpieces increases. why not a smart one with your new Spring outfit? \The Hecitt Co., Second Floor.) Just-at-the-right-time Sale 00 Boys’ Washable Suits ~ 95c¢ That’s a point in favor for live boys. “Treat 'em rough” is the boys’ idea of suits that make frequent trips to the laundry. Time to limber up for Base Ball Your Choice! * | Fielder’s Glove or Catcher’s Mitt 75¢ Genuine leather, well made and the right YVaru-dyed Peggy Cloth Linon style and size for any Rep boy. C:hambra.\' Boys’ Special Lo Model Bat, 35¢ Solid colors and stripes with an abundance of blue, gray. tan and brown. Fashioned in middy, Oliver Twist and novelty models—some with touches of embroidery. Sizes 2 to 8 years. Sale, 500 Bo.ys-' Shirts, 79¢ Mannish shirts—you know, the sort that makes a “feller” take off his coat and show that he wears “grown-up” shirts. . . Button-down collar like Dad’s, too. Scores of patterns in high-count percale, plain white, tan, pongee and khaki color of fast color. i . . . All seams double stitched and good pearl buttons are firmly sewn on each shirt es 12 to 14 neck. - The Techt Co., Thind Floor) Famous Barney & Berry Roller Skates, $1.75 kates for boys or Ball-bearing suitable girls. (The Hecht Co.. First Floor.) Regular Sizes Iy Heceht Co. = specialize Treading the Path of Fashion Women'’s Spring Footwear I'o be well shod is to be well dressed is the verdict of Fashion criteria. Our stocks have never been more replete than now. The qualities have never been better, the values never more p nounced. That is saying much, for The Hecht Co. en ;_h(' enviable reputation of exceptional offerings in specialized mes. Gray Sfiede Pumps, 6 ['wo-button effect on ornate ‘strap; Spanish heels Others at this price Patent Leather Pumps, 512 " Note the cut-o work fea tured in these pumps. Othe in white kid i gray kid Color contrast applique HANAN Footwear Aristocracy distinctly new spring number in the Hanan ~hoe—MYRA, $14. ck satin trimmed with black suede in the favored French heels suitable for street or dress, shoes are obtainable in Washington only at The Hecht Co. ) . famo (The Hecht Co. First Fioor) Better Than Their Price Gingham Home Frocks Extra Sises $]l.88 So neat, pretty and gen teel that you'll realize the economy of purchasing for all-season several wear. coming colors that laun to perfection self-mat Pigue and form the trimming, and therc touches of rick-rack pret tily arranged. Also Billie Burke dres plain chambray in gray and blue. Don’t forget the si REGULAR AND EXTRA. 30 (The Hecht Co., Second Fioor How's This for Value” IVomen’s Perfect Pure Silk _ HOSIERY. 89¢ Pure Silk! Women know value and hosiery better than somc per sons know their middle names. They are the women who will grasp this opportunity to get a season’s supply and save money in the act. i Seamed back forms a graceful contour. Reinforced heel, sole and garter top made for longer service. Colors in black and brown The Hecht Co, ¥ Phoenix Hose for Women, $1 Pure thread silk twisted with just enough fiber to lend strength, but the silk is all on the surface, imparting an all- silk appearance. Points of wear strongly reinforced: mercerized garter tops and seamed back. BLACK NEIV TAN HAV AN BOBOLINK GUN METAI PIPING K Full range of sizes in stock (The Hecht Co Sale! Women's Long Silk Gloves, 95¢ (Slightly Imperfect) Nothing: to impair srevice or appearance and it is the one reason the price is lowered so’appreciably Some have embroidered backs and the colo for now and all summer— . s are suitable Black Mastic Pongee Beaver ' Although there are all sizes from 6 to 8% in the collec- tion, there are not all colors in each size. (The Hecht Co White First Floor.)

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