Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-15

to, keep the blue robe she thought so
gorgeous when a second intruder burst
into my apartment This was a trim
French maid, who came in declaring that
she couldn't help it-they had phoned
Monsieur from the office and he was
going back to town. that he'd be right up
ana that the saints were her witness she
was not to blame. All this In French
vOluble, excited.
You understand French, Of course p
asked Valerie, turning to me with slow
smile that crinkled up her eyes at the
corners and narrowed them to living,
black-lashed Sits. Then to the maid:
1T is very good, Helene, that Monsieur
returns Otherwise 1 might have been
very lonely this evening.
She was all ca gerness. as she had been
over the robe, but soon she lapsed into
her tone of thick, creamy Incidence.
Il must 60 Poor old Lane is always
so cross If I'm not all dressed up when
he comes. So I'll have to hurry out of
these rags I travelled in, and make myself
fine for him. He's such an old dear,
isn't he?"
He's a wonderful man. Every one
says So l agreed.
on. yes. I'd never have married any
but big mana power. / admire power.
wouldn't be the wife of a man who
wasn't at the top-one of the leaders.
He'll love you for spelling me so. l do
already!' And Mrs. Cosby added in
genuously, but I'll expect you to keep
it up"
II was time for me to pay Mrs. O'Cal-
lahan and hurry away in turn. For
also must be fine" when my husband
came home.
But all the way to the hotel and all
the while I was dressing 1 was think
ing uneasily Of Valerie Cosby and the
blue robe.
Now the blue robe was gone I began
to regret it. Suddenly it seemed very
desirable To give away a possession so
gorgeous when I hadn't any OF her pretty
things began to look silly. I wondered
how I would explain to Tom Mason.
After ALL l had been very high handed
with property I'd never acknowledged
was mine
In the midst of my nervous cogitations
in came jim. l turned to him suddenly
with mischievous desire to know what
he would say and do. And 1 began by
blurting out:
Jim I'm rid NJ that blue robe of
Tom Mason's at last"
Rid Of IT." said Jim in a puzzled
stopped to let 1t. WHY did you take
it ont Of Toms apartment; If you sidn't
want it? All you had to do was leave
It there"
Il didn't bring It. thought, Of
course, you'd pack 1t, Jim"
Nope: I didn't. Probably old lady
oCalahan's the guilty party. What did
you do to get rid Of it-give 1t to herr"
II gave 1t to Valerie Cosby" l said,
enjoying my effect to the utmost. But
I was thinking I wish I'd known"
ITO Valerie Cosby? Quit stringing us.
Anna and tell fellow what you feel
like doing tonight that isn't too strenuous
after n previous nights sleep that was
three hours long"
Let's have dinner up here" I suc-
gested. But first I'll tell you about
Mrs. Cosby and the robe"
I plunged into my story and Jim
listened in amazement that expanded to
delight
BY Jove. Anne you are a good fell
low" - he cried, coming over TO seize both
my hands in his and swing me around
IN little triumphal dance IF this
doesn't get US in right with Lane Cosby
be has the blood OF Il hsh-which be
hasn't. You might have worn that robe
70 the party yourself, you know-and
now N course Mrs. {. will deck herself
out IN it. Wen have TO try to get you
something Just as handsome"
What shall wear. Jim 2" 1 asked
delighted at his interest
"Well, first wen summon a walter
and then we'll have quiet little dinner
at home like old times and talk 1t over
Does that suit you. Princess Aune?"
My face tingled at the old title. and
when l put my hands up to my fore
head. I could feel q little pulse thud-
thudding very fast After all. Jim IS
still my man. and no matter how he
hurts me he can make me happy too.
BY Jover' cried Jim suddenly, 81
have it. Princess Anne-my lilac Prin-
cess. That's how youu gO--as the Lilac
Lady. And no one at the party'n look
sweeter.