11/21 In addition to what he called his "efficient corps of gentlemanly aids" he had secured the services of Mrs.Dan DeMille as "social mentor and utility chaperon." Mrs.DeMille was known in the papers as the leader of the fast younger married set. She was one of the cleverest and best-looking young women in town, and her husband was of those who did not have to be "invited too." Mr.DeMille lived at the club and visited his home. Some one said that he was so slow and his wife so fast that when she invited him to dinner he usually was two or three days late. Altogether Mrs.DeMille was a decided acquisition to Brewster's campaign committee. It required just her touch to make his parties fun instead of funny. |