South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-29

and returned. 10 was this. n ever a
night was What a wonderful jour
ney this would have been for me if
only this other woman was not or
the other side Of ms husband. Then
with savage resentment ] realized
tlat she night also be thinking what
possibilities the evening would have
held for her If I had not b-en q
third on the little Journey
What Dicky was thinking 4 dared
not guess. Whatever il was. ] was
sure that his thoughts were not dan
gerousIy charged with emotion as
were mine and Grace Draper. ]
was merely glad of his irresponsi-
oiity for ne first time
Come on. girls Here's Crest
haven I've got a brilliant idea
Wen get one OF these open sea-
going fivvers they have at the sta
tion and motor 70 Marvin luNuriously
Beats waiting for a train all hollow.
opened my lips TO protest against
the extravs gance. then closed them
without speaking. Nothing would
have so em barrassed Dicky and d.
lighted Miss Draper as any display
OF financial prudence on my part.
oh. Mr. Graham how wonder
full" Miss Draper gave the impress
sion OF hnding her voice mislaid
somewhere about her. and deciding
suddenly 10 use il. This is just the
night for a motor ride"
Her voice matched the night.
cooling languorous seductive. ] knew
IL she had voiced her real thoughts
she would have wi1led that 7 he
dropped anywhere by the roadside,
so that she might have the enchant-
ing solitude of the ride with Dicky.
daring thought flashed into my
brain as we stepped into the taxi.
WHY not pretend 10 play into her
hand2 1t would prove 10 both DickY
and her that 7 was indifferent 10
their friendship. And I was secret
Is anxious TO see what way Dicky
would reply 70 my proposition.
Dear" said with emotion 7
fancy just the right note Of cOnjugal
tenderness i'm my voice Won't YOU
drop me at the house first before YOU
take Miss Draper home I'm afraid
am getting a headache I've had
a rather strenuous day with Lillian.
YOU know. and ] really am very
tired You Will excuse me. 7 am
sure. Miss Draper I'll try never 10
Quit like this again. But my head
aches are not TO be trifed with.
What Was Dicky's Motive"
Il am 80 sorry" Her voice was
conventional. but I caught the under
note of Joy "Of course, I viii eX-
cuse YOU"
Are YOU sure the ride over there
wouldn't do your head good.
Msdge?"
"Oh no. Dicky. feel that I must
get home quickly But that does not
need TO affect your plans Katie is
at home I do not need YOU in the
least. Go right along and enjoy your
ride only wish ! felt like doing
IT, too.
fairly held my breath the rest Of
the ride Dicky had not replied to
my suggestion What vOuld he do
when we reached the house
The taxi sped along over the
smooth roads turned up the drive
way at the side of the house and
halted before the steps Of the We
randa Dicky sprang out. gave his
hand 20 me. and turned 70 the driver.
Take this lady 20 Marvin he
said she viii tell YOU the street
How much do I owe YOU
lone dollar and q half
knew the charge was excessive
but 1 also knew enough 20 hold my
tongue about it, Dicky paid the man
and spoke 10 the girl inside
Good night. Miss Draper. You
see YOU will have 10 enjoy the ride
for both Of US"
"Oh. Dicky'' I protested but with
a fierce little thrill of triumph az
my heart This is a shame Honestly.
7 do not need YOU. Go on over with
Miss Draper
"Of course he viii do no such
thing" The girl spoke with Analitv.
I could imagine the storm OF Jealous
rage that was swaying her There
is nothing else for Mr. Graham 10 do
but STAY with YOU" Her tone added
You have compelled him 10 do so
against his will
She leaned from the cab. Her face
looked etheriallv beautiful I'M the
faint light knew she meant TO
make DicSy regret that he could not
accompany her.
Good night she said sweetlv. "T
am so sorry YOU do not feel we'll ]
sincerely hope YOU viii he better in
the morning
But AZ the taxi rolled away my
heart beating a triumphant accom-