Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-21
Celebrafing!

H
DAND went directly to Carl Ran
~ dolph's new studio. and the brisk
walk brought back some of his earlier
exaltation.
He had feeling Of let et.down, he
wanted to forget about his work for
The time being and play, and most of
oil. he wanted some one to play with
him. some one who could respond to his
mood. He had wanted Judy because
ahe was closest to him. because he loved
her, but her failure to understand and
their consequent words had driven him
away from her.
Carl had single large room in Il
Y Aon- housekeeping building. and when
4 Hand arrived there were several people
IN the studio having tea. Carl was
warm in his welcome. and hefOre Rand
tnew It he was being introduced all
!. aruund and some one was plying him
with tea and sandwiches. He looked
upsas he took the cup from the prof.
! fered hand into pair Of wide gray
eyes, and the next moment their owner
was sitting down next to him.
II don't suppose you remember any
Of the names." she began, laughingly,
so IN introduce myself all over again.
Csrlotta Young. at your service, and
d tell me the news"
MS News" he repeated slowly.
'Of course she returned quickly.
I'm sure you have some news; your
eyes are full Of 1t, and you're bursting
10 confde In some one"
Rand laughed aloud, and the girl
Gniled quickly.
I'm right, thcn?"
s'Yes, you are unca Rnily right. I'm
Inst like a small boy let out Of school,
You zee, I've just sold my first pic
tuFe."
".Oh, why that's splendid! Carl, do
& - hear that? Mr.. Carlyle has just
\ "a bis first picture. We ought to
celebrate, don't you think sO?"
in moment Carl had crossed the
room and was gripping Rand's hand.
That's fine. old man; you know how
1eel about IT, His honest eyes were
< full. of enthusiasm. and In an insta nj
Hand was surrounded BY an interested
group, all talking mt once.
,8 sSuppOse We all 30 over to Maria {
1ee dinner" Carl suggested, when the
exeitement had died down, and to
q 1and's surprise every one instantly
agreed. His spirits were mounting by
ths minute, and his gratitude to these
people who had never met him before
that afternoon and were willing and
instantly one of them.
il wasn't until they were all seated
around a large table In Maria's res.
tsufant that he remembered Judy. and
BE- realized suddenly that he had never
stayed away from her before: that sht
would be expecting him, and that h.
ought to let her know. But almost in
stAntly the impulse died away and hi.
heart hardened. Judy didn't care. Hi.
success meant nothing to her. and be
staes there was Carl. he hadn't sent any
4 nneesage to Lucy. Why not accept to
4 Aisht as gift from the gods? II,
would have to return to Judy's sullen
ness and disapproval soon enough, ant
she had refused to celebrate with him.
He turned toward Carlotts Young
vAs, swept into the gayety Of the con
& vefsati0n that ran around the table. IL
1euMd himself laughing and talking, an,
n tncopgruously the Italian food SCENE,
1IOfe delicious than anything he ha,
ever eaten in his life.
While they ate Carlotta gave him bit
u information about the others. The
vsse all doing interesting work Of som
And what about you?" Rand aske
finally. II think you've told me abou
~ every one else but yourself" lie wa
leoelng at her as he spoke. and sh
Unl)ed suddenly. 1t was an irresisti
~ smile. Rand thought he had ncve
IA - anything more lovely In his life
u seemed to light UP every feature, an
u unsered In her eyes long after il ha
IN her lips.
IsI write" she returned, lowerin
!, her voice almost to a whisper, but acros
ths table Carl had overheard.
s'Nothing but the fact that this
your party would excuse you, old man,
~ aid. with a grin. you're sittin
'S% noot 10 q real celebrity, author of tw
ISg eehs ,snd ! don't know how man
u rgt stories!"
and Joined in the laugh that fol
nWo1 Carl's remark, but as he turne
l|y - 70 Carlotta he realised suddenl
HeR p biS interest In herr had increased
IN ~ Nas 4 real woman. simple and lin
lS& N tto4 ir snite Of her success. Whs
<t r. ou0 mean to q man to have be
" pAlp, her cOmrsdeship. what
4 Siius Il would be to his work! Blu
~: his thoughts ran on, hs sud
tonsabered Judy. !.
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