The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1920-08-30
.,. tCODynEht, 1920. BIthtdeE.
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING IN into a sunlit fairylai
STALMENTs shining
By ROeER BACHELOR.

into sunlit fairyland, a full moon
was shining, and casting its natural
beams in tolerant, though fIuitlsss,
competition with the artificial JAZZ
lance. O'Connor saw 1t and watched
the clouds skim past,
Il think IL would be a good idea,
he suggested somewhat timid& III
we went on the beach where we could
see the moon better IT'S full to
night. Have you had enough OF
this?"
surely | think we've done, seen
and eaten about everything, she
agreed
They walked up the road until the
crowd became less dense, and went
down to the beach.
at seems sort OF nice down her,
doesn't it?" he haZarded, after an
the crowds and the electric lights
Yes, it does" she admitted. II
like the full moon. It seems 50
friendly and human"
In the heart of Joe o Conner there
leaped that much-vaunted first spar>
that klndles love. His sensitive. ma
ture responded and he felt a surge Uf
feeling which brought with l. lie
sire, yet, at the same time, reallzd
ton of his inability TO express IT, a."
looked across the waters, which wer.
golden, TO the Pickering flashes oi
the lighthouses far beyond. He want
ed to speak to woman, for the frs,
time. III
Pm so glad YOU like it. l like it,
too" he faltcred.
He heard something which sounded
like a sigh. Iii
Let's sit down." he suggested
They sat down, and the friendly
moon grinned at its never-endmg
spell. Cautiously, O'Connor put his
arm behind his companion and toSed
with the sand for a moment. Then
his hand touched her waist, and With
beating heart he waited for a sign "
disapproval. II did not come, md
he placed his arm boldly around her
Still there was no protest. and again
O'Connor thought he heard Il sigh
this time OF contentment, OF pleasure,
or even happiness. And the moon
winked wiCkedly. "'
ave seen quite a lot OF you lately,
he began.
"Yesf" she inquired st
"And I think you are a fine girl
I mean young lady" he went on.
I'm glad you do" she whispered
softly.
O'Connor looked at the moon, and
then at her face, which seemed &C.
glow with wraith-like beauty in the
moonlight. Breathlessly he cTugh.
her in his arms and kissed her ION
the lips. And the moon laughed, and'
still glowed happily. The girl gasped
as though greatly startled. D.
"Why, Mr.. O'Connor," she ejacu-
lated. chow dare you do such n thing
think you are very ungcntlemanly.
That was not a proper thing TO do.
insist that you take me directly
home"
OConnor started to speak. but
after apparently waiting for mo
ment for an answer the gir1 rose L.
her feet. He looked at the moon, and
It seemed sad and cold. 1t had some
thing to say to him, but he could
not hear.
I'm very sorry," he muttered
finally. IT didn't mean TO do It,"
Then why did your she asked
CURLY.
81 don't know" he replied.
He hired an automobile and rode
home with her in silence. ..
Good night" he said. somewhat
pitifully. I'm sorry"
GOOD night. Mr.. O'Connor," she
said, land l hope the next time you
will be more understanding
But there was no next time" for
many weeks. O'Connor's tlmldity I'm
her presence increased, and he could
not understand what she had meant.
Unfortunately, he did not confide in
any one, and, in consequence, re-
ceived no explanation.