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A SUCIAL METEGCR. 103 it for anything; I think it’s a disgusting practice, don’t you ?” “It isn’t nice; still, I don’t suppose it’s any worse than false hair. But aside from the fact Ray may ‘make up’ her face; what did you think of her ?” | “Oh, she’s cute and quite tasty,” answered Mrs. Templeton, carelessly. “She reminds me of a little French doll.” “I think she’s beautiful,’ observed Georgie, enthusiastically, “and her manners are charming. Every one likes her.” “T don’t doubt at all that she’s exceedingly fas- cinating. But do you know,” Mrs. Templeton continued, examining the lace on the edge of her sleeve critically, “I’m positive I shouldn’t fancy her particularly.” She finished her remark in a half-hesitating, half-apologetic tone. “Why, how could you tell, from one little glance at her?” asked Georgie, with a slight show of impatience. “T couldn’t, of course, to any certainty,” ac- knowledged her friend, “but we cannot always account for the impressions we receive. I should imagine Mrs. Thorne to be—well, what shall I call it? Not very sincere,” | (E(@) "hee | | comicbooks