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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
3
Rhoda and Jerry stage a playful art scene with a floor lamp forming the key light as Mimi joins a party plan. Jerry endures awkward posing on the rug while Rhoda manipulates lamp placement to cast a dramatic shadow on the lady’s face, ending with relieved laughter at the successful effect.
Jerry cleans away her art past and faces a choice to abandon painting. Theresa warns of disruption while Rhoda parties hard, then returns home in disarray. Jerry learns Duane Aller ton's new flame Francy England is among the Bat Traitors, a sociable art circle always chasing the next distraction.
At a party in Carter Drake's studio New York Jerry Harmer Geraldine Pru dence's daughter admires Duane Allerton who reacts emotionally. Jerry leaves the party after a confrontation and recalls her Des Moines upbringing. She plans to study art in New York aided by her wealthy father. In the city she rooms with Mimi an actress and befriends Theresa a talented eccentric painter.
In a taxi en route to Brooklyn the group recalls Jerry’s first studio party and Carter Blake’s “contract house” as remembered by friends. The night marks a turn as Jerry, enjoying Duane Allerton’s friendly company, sheds the final illusions of girlhood dreams.
Jerry accepts limits of her abilities and plans a cautious path forward. Allerton’s involvement is unclear as the narrative leaves his status in question.
The passage reflects John Burroughs on making floral acquaintances through seasons and outdoor trips. It contrasts studying botany with natural openness to nature and friendly encounters during walks, picnics, or camping adventures.
A brief wartime style quip circulates about living in a compact flat and a dog that moves its tail up and down rather than sideways, illustrating a light, humorous remark on domestic life.
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