The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-12-19

must have guessed my resentment ct
| the mans buriesqued air Of devotiou
| 20 me. so that the sound Of my voice
/ in a bit 81 vulgar repartee addressed
70 his friend must have startled hun
or course. he took no open NOTES
OF the Incident. but there was no more
absorption II Aiss Diapers fascina-
lions. Seated between her and Lillian
Underwood he divided his remarks
and attentions impaFtlally between
them. for the rest OF the meal. Every
ilttle while be cast a furtlye glance in
ms direction. which would have
greatly amused mo IL the receipt Of II
had not meant so much 20 me
cmOtionally.
The sight II his puzzled uneasiness
was like a heady draught 20 me. Sure
~. reasoned "a myself, my ugly little
forcbodings concerning Harry Under
woods probable future conduct were
too ridiculous FOR consideration.
knew that I vas not hurting Liz
lians feelings BY encouraging her
husbands ralllery. Tor I had long an-
derstoad the matter of fact relations
between the Underwoo4s
Besides. knew that Lillian would
approve any action of mine calculated
20 distract Dscky's attention Tram his
beautiful model,
I made no further reckless speeches
but l pnrpcseiy made my manner to-
ward Harry Underwood more friendly
than / had ever done before
The way IN which he responded 90
my unwontea friendiinesH treasured
me. lie was deferentiai. attentive.
had the feeling that there was Nc
word or ioak of MINI that escaped him.
yet there was no hint OF the unwsi-
come admiration which had marred
my other talks with him.
] told myself that my Imagination
had led ne wildly aMtray I'm my con-
ceptlon af the man. There probably
was nothing sinister at all beneath
the surface of the exaggerated bur-
lesque with which he was wont TO gar
nish has conversation.
By the tune the dinner was over and
we had adjourned to tie living room
for our after dinner coffee, felt thar
I ntd mslsiadged Harry underwooa
woefully: that he was I'm reality
charming and wholly harmless me~
auaintanee.
lie escorted ne to big easy chalF
drew another ono near II and settled
down As II he meant 70 be a fixture
there for the rest Of tho evening.
We had barely finished orr coffe
however. before Dick. attempted 20
break up this little arrangement.
Here. Tommy Tucker. you must
cling Ter your supper" he announced.
coming over 70 where we eat.
Not much ! DON'T returned Nr.
Underwood, I'm entertaining Mrs.
Graham for my bit"
You lazy pGp," Dlcky retortad. with
with threatening gesture. "ff YOU
don't some our or that this minute and
let out that Henri Scott voice Of
yours. I'll make your face look ike
German trench"
Dir. Underwood raised himself TO hIz
feh height and turned a sorrowful.
plying glance at Dicky. whatsvsr
else he MAJ be. he IL a wonderful
clever actor. Dicks told ne once inst
Mr.. Underwood VAS formerly a uaen-
Der Of the theatrical profession. As
watched him In his pansomiros with
DicSy wondered why he had ever LEFT
IL
he laid his hand on ple,<.es saoulaw
80 sad to sec how far jeaiosuy -
carry a man.. he said patronizlnsiy.
Then he bowed 10 NE.
Dent grieva TOO much, little one
and his tone had the old mocking nose
alallked. Il shall soon return
re walked toward the piano. To M
surprise DieAky's face had Redeemed =
ihe other mans bantering. caught M
oFeath - he turned 20 speak 10 ~
after al, be was Jealous Of Harry IN
lerwo0as
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