(Before beginning this story each guest has been asked to select from a magazine the name of some advertised product. When the story-teller asks, "What was it?", he points in turn to various guests,' and they reply with the name they have selected.)

It was a dark, dark night, and the young man walking along the lonely road could hardly see his hand in front of his face. The way was rough, and he stumbled and fell at times. Off in the west there were occasional flashes of lightning, and after a few seconds would come threatening mutters of thunder. Then the wind began to rise, and he could hear its low moan as it sifted through the pine trees along the roadside, and its shrieking wail as it rushed past the telephone poles. Suddenly it started to rain; a few swift drops at first, then a lull; then the storm broke furiously.

By a flash of lightning, the young man saw to his left, at the end of a short lane, a house, and he began running toward it, hoping to find shelter. He could see, by the lightning, that it was a large, gloomy building made of stone. Not a light appeared in any window. The young man stumbled up the stone steps and lifted the great brass knocker in his hand, intending to give a loud knock. But the knocker slid from his hand as the door slowly swung open, creaking on rusty hinges. There stood a bent and twisted man with a candle in his hand.

"Come in," he said, and laughed horribly. "We have been expecting you." The young man stepped in, and the door was closed, bolted and barred.

"We have waited for you a long time. Follow me."

The young man decided that he was being mistaken for some expected guest but resolved to keep up the pretense temporarily. Up a long narrow stairway they crept, and their shadows behind them swayed and wavered on the floor. The hunchback stopped before a door, which he pushed open. He stepped in and placed the candle on the table, and then pointed to the wall.

"Look."

Stepping forward a pace or two, the young man strained his eyes, but he could see nothing. From the doorway there came a low, insane laugh, and as the young man turned, the door slammed and the key turned in the lock. He tried with all his might to force open the door, but it was impossible. Sitting down in a chair he pondered. Suddenly he saw the heavy window curtains part, with a hand holding a dagger slowly appearing. In terror he turned to the opposite side of the room only to see a hand thrust from the door of the clothes closet, painting a revolver at his heart.

There was a slithering sound from above, and looking toward the ceiling he saw a long green snake uncurling itself from around the chandelier. A strange clicking noise was heard, and the young man was struck motionless with fear to see hundreds of red-hot iron rods, thrust through holes in the opposite wall, slowly moving forward. There seemed to be no way of escape.

Then suddenly his eyes came to rest on a familiar object on the mantel. With a cry of joy he ran forward and grasped it.

WHAT WAS IT?

Material (6-8 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 2 foldsNo. 165 Pink,
• 1 fold each No. 120 Baby Blue, No. (100 White if crepe paper blouse is to be made),
• No. 108 Black;
• 1 sheet pink Mat Stock;
• 1 1/2 yds. 1/4"  black satin ribbon;
• 3 yds. 2" pink ribbon;
• snap fasteners;
• white cotton blouse or muslin slip;
• 1 sheet floral design Gift Wrapping Paper;
• paste.

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You may use a white cotton blouse and make a separate skirt or the entire costume may be made of crepe paper sewed to a muslin slip. Make the skirt long enough to come 3" or 4" below the knees after 2" has been turned under and stitched to represent a hem. Use 2 1/2"  yds. for fullness and stitch to 1" wide waistband, at the same time stitching panniers in place.

For panniers, cut a piece of blue crepe 20" wide, 30" long in shape of Fig. E. Turn curved edges under 1" and stitch. Cut flowers from the wrapping paper and paste 6" apart all over the shaped piece. Double through the middle of 22" side and seam. Gather the now straight edge, drawing up to about 8". Make two and sew one to skirt at each side, about 4" from front edge of bodice when it is laced as shown in illustration. Tuck the seamed end in and fold as shown in illustration.

Make bodice of a double thickness of black, Fig. F. Punch holes in front edges and lace with black ribbon. Turn under at back edges and sew snap fasteners in place.

Bo-Peep's hat, Figs. L and M, is like the "Jiffy Hat" shown on page 23.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"

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Fairy wings, and those for bees and other insects, are made on foundations of wire bent into the correct shape.

Material

• 2 pcs. No.7 Flower Wire;
• Verybest Crepe,1 fold;
• gauze, material
• paste or cement;
• spool wire;
• 2 yds. 1/2" Gift Tying Ribbon.

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Use one 36"  length of wire for each wing (less for a small child). Wrap the wire with a 1/2" wide strip of crepe paper*.

Bend over and fasten ends together for about 3" with spool wire; then bend into correct shape, Fig. E. Cover smoothly, either on one or both sides, with gauze material, crepe paper or cellophane. If cellophane is used, you will need cellophane cement. Trim surplus off closely. Fasten the two wings together with spool wire. Cover the fastening by wrapping with a strip of crepe paper, Fig. F. Bend into correct position and fasten to costume with ribbon as described for angel wings.

Want to make a complete Fairy Costume?  Click here for directions.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"

Material (6-8 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 3 folds No. 100 White;
• 1 pc. each 1/2" silver tinsel, 1/2" white satin Gift Tying Ribbon;
• 1 sheet silver Mat Stock;
• 1 pkg. No. 5 silver Gummed Stars;
• 2 pcs. No.7 Flower Wire;
• 1 spool No. 1. Flower Wire;
• 1 roll clear Cellophane;
• glue;
• hat elastic;
• muslin slip.

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Make darts at waist of the slip for snug fit. Stitch 2 widths of crepe paper together* and cut a 24" to 30" circle for skirt length required.
Slit circle from edge to center. Cut out circle for waist size, then cut pie-shaped piece from each straight edge, Fig. A.

Cut 3" wide strips of crepe paper into. scallops . on one edge,* Fig. B. Gather on the sewing machine and stitch to circular foundation, the first on the outer edge and the others overlapping enough to cover the stitching, the last row 2" from inside edge, Fig. C. Stitch skirt to slip.

Make a plain blouse* of crushed crepe. Sew ruffles like those on the skirt in armholes and finish around neck with silver ribbon. Stick silver stars here and there on blouse and skirt.

Cut crown from silver mat stock, Fig. D. Add silver star at point. Insert hat elastic at ends.

Directions for making Fairy Wings can be found by clicking here.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"

Material (8-10 yr.) - Verybest Crepe,

• 2 folds No. 144 Amber,
• 1 fold No. 189 Brown;
• 1 pkg. Dennison Gummed Crepe Paper;
• 1 yd. yellow tarlatan
• 1 yd. 1" yellow ribbon;
• 2 yds. 1/2" brown ribbon;
• 1 sheet gold paper;
• wrapping paper;
• 1 pc. No. 10 Flower Wire;
• paste.

Do you need Crepe Paper to create your Halloween Costume?
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A plain ruffled dress may be made without a muslin slip foundation. Make plain skirt of amber crepe paper, using 1 1/2yds. for fullness. Add four 4" wide ruffles*, the upper one about 3" below waistline. Finish with a narrow band of crepe paper*.

Sew a tight-fitting bodice* of 2 thicknesses to the skirt. Add yellow ribbon shoulder straps. Fasten with snap fasteners.

Make a foundation of brown crepe paper for the butterfly's body like a slip-over* shaped like Fig. H. The grain should go up and down, so it must be pieced*. Cover with crushed crepe paper*. Turn surplus over and paste to back of foundation. Sew ribbons at waistline to tie in place*.

Make wings of tarlatan with pattern, Fig. J. Fold a 2" wide strip of brown crepe paper like bias tape to 1/2" and stitch over outside edges of wings.

Cut spots from Gummed Crepe, Figs. K and L. Stick back to back on wings. Gather wings and sew to back of body in correct position so that wings may be tied to the arms with narrow ribbon.

Cover 1" wide; 23" long strip firm wrapping paper on both sides with gold paper. Fasten in correct head size. Wrap a 22" piece of wire with a very narrow strip of gold paper*.  Bend in half and sew to front of band. Bend ends into position illustrated.

* detailed instructions for these processes can be found on pages 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 of

"45 Easy to Make Costumes and Accessories of Crepe Paper"