South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-21
REMEMBER" DICKY SAID, ..
AN YOUR HI SBAND NOT
NOIR PUPIT -

was so furious at Dicky for the
way in which he had thrown the re-
sponsibility Of declining Lillian
Gales invitation on ny shoulders
that 1 could not control my voice
sufficiently 10 answer his question
for minute or two.
What's the matter. Madge?" ne
had exclaimed as he turned from
the telephone and saw my face; but
I could not speak.
He was the one who had not
wished 10 go TO her house for an all
night revel. | had left IL all with
him. And yet he had deliberately
told her that il was my fear Of a
headache which had prevented Us
from coming
OF all things, | had desired to
keep Lillian Gale from guessing.
was that l objected to her friend
ship with Dicky. And here Dicky
had put into my mouth that ages
old eXpedient of a jealous wife 4
convenient headache. as a reason
for not going TO her home.
could imagine how she was
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grasping at straws TO keep my hus-
band away from her. All my soft
er mood Of the evening vanished /
told myself that I had been correct
in my estimate Of Dicky as reveal
ed by his dealings with Touraine
Bros He had no moral backbone.
If "a lie suited his purpose better
than the truth he would utter IL
gayly, carelessly.
If he were annoyed he would in
dulge his temper with no thought Of
whom it might injure
was ready now for the explosion
over the bill l had paid for Dicky,
and the other financial worries.
answered his inquiries coldly.
Nothing is the matter. except
that l am astonished that you
should allow Mrs. Underwood 10 be-
lieve I was the one who did not
wish TO come TO her home. 1t puts
me in a false light before her. She
will think I am trying to keep you
from your old friends"
Suppose that she does? ?" Dicky's
tone was mischievous. IF she i'm
AGNES that, she will be fattered, as
any woman would. believing you are
Jealous: while she thinks an old pal
like me would actually prefer an ev-
ening at home TO one of her blow
outs, her little feelings will be hurt.
Those parties of hers are her pride.
She can't imagine that any one who
has ever been fortunate enough TO
attend one Of them would ever miss
one again"
why miss one now, Them" I
asked dryly; but the ringing Of the
doorbell prevented Dicky from
hearing me.
He went to the door and threw it
open. and I heard his exclamation
OF establishment and anger
What are you doing here? I told
you I'd paw that when I got good
and ready and not before. II you
really need it I'll send check this
week"
Dicky had lowered his voice. but
his tones are naturally clear and VI
brant. and heard every word An
other voice. a deprecating voice.
that l recognized as Mr. Touraine's
Hlui illuItO SbAltlAllI6t dLu DlChy
exploded
What, You dared to come here
and frighten my wife into paying
this bill Why, you blasted little
runt. If YOU weren't 50 small IA
brow You down these stairs. ] have
half mind to do it any way"
1 had reached the door by this
time, and stepped in front OF Dicky.
ct apologize for my husband, Mr..
Tourraine" I said as calmly as I
could. 81 do not think he realizes
what he says when he is angry
Thank YOU so much for bringing
me the change" I took il from his
outstretched hand, and good
night"
The shabby little tradesman took
the hint and hurried away. I went
back into the living room, and
Dicky followed me in, his face Grim
son. his eyes blazing with anger. [
knew that ne had transferred his
wrath from Mr. TourrGine 10 me. al