Спрут: Каліфорнійська історія
Chapter VI
Itleftalittleofherneckandbreastbareandallofherarm.
Annixtermutteredanexclamation.Sucharms!Howdidshemanagetokeepthemhidonordinaryoccasions.Bigattheshoulder,taperingwithdeliciousmodulationstotheelbowandwrist,overlaidwithadelicate,gleaminglustre.Asoftenassheturnedherheadthemovementsentaslowundulationoverherneckandshoulders,thepaleamber-tintedshadowsunderherchin,comingandgoingoverthecreamywhitenessoftheskinlikethechangingmoireofsilk.Theprettyrosecolourofhercheekhaddeepenedtoapalecarnation.Annixter,hishandsclaspedbehindhim,stoodwatching.
InafewmomentsHilmawassurroundedbyagroupofyoungmen,clamouringfordances.Theycamefromallcornersofthebarn,leavingtheothergirlsprecipitately,almostrudely.Therecouldbelittledoubtastowhowastobethebelleoftheoccasion.Hilma’slittletriumphwasimmediate,complete.Annixtercouldhearhervoicefromtimetotime,itsusualvelvetyhuskinessvibratingtoanoteofexuberantgayety.
Allatoncetheorchestraswungoffintoamarch—theGrandMarch.Therewasagreatrushtosecure“partners.”YoungVacca,stillgoingtherounds,waspushedtooneside.ThegaylyapparelledclerkfromtheBonnevillestorelosthisheadintheconfusion.Hecouldnotfindhis“partner.”Heroamedwildlyaboutthebarn,bewildered,hiseyesrolling.Heresolvedtoprepareanelaborateprogrammecardonthebackofanoldenvelope.
