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Show HIS BUST IN GOLD. Curious Engagement Present Dla played by Prospective Bride. A pretty, blond young woman caused considerable excltemont at a dinner party glvon recently by showing show-ing off her engagement present from her fiance. "Wo did not llko tho old fashioned Idea of giving rings," she calmly announced, an-nounced, lo tho horror of a couple of sentimental girls present, "so each of us had a gold bust Of our head and shoulders made, which wo presented to each other. Harold wenrs his as a watch charm, and I am wearing mine, as you seo, on tho gold chain around my ueck. Would you like to look nt it." And the prospective bride passed around tho chiseled features fea-tures of "Harold" done In gold. Thero was Bomothlng of a thrill of disapproval" at the sight of the bust, nnd somo criticism nt this bold display dis-play of the features of tho lover. "I've heard about wearing your heart on your sleeve," said one old lady In a laco cap, "but It's tho first time I've ever seen anvono bold enough to wear her sweetheart around her neck." |