Evelyn started to rise.
"Thanks," said Pearl, as she caught Evelyn's arm, "We are going to ride around to the Lobby No. 2. I've a friend around there to see on business—but we will see you at the party, if not sooner. I hope you all have some good luck tonight."
"Thanks, honey," called one of the girls, "I'm damned if we don't need it."
"Why didn't you come on and get off and get a drink? I don't think Harry is there yet—it's a little early for him."
"Oh, Ev, I just can't wait."
"Well, I admit you sure got it bad."
"Say, how do these parties usually end, and where?"
"They usually end in the Goddamnest fight, and just anywhere that they didn't start," answered Evelyn.
"Do you think this one will end that way?"