The Washington herald., 1922-05-16
CoWtinrsd from Yesterday.

ridOT of the studio building as
though each step were carrying her
more safely away from evil. What
she had read in the Frenchmans
eyes had set her heart pounding in
fear. No man had ever looked at
her that way before, not even Mr..
Rogers who had locked her in his
private ONCE and tried to kiss her.
That dreadful incident seemed ages
ago to Jane now. but she could
almost forgive Mr.. Rogers on the
grounds that he had been complete
ly open in his advances, at east.
He had not veiled his intentions
under a suave smile and continental
manners. When James employer
had kissed her. she had blushed,
but the way this Frenchman kissed
her nand' was violation.
The idea of Normsn's accusing
her of making eyes at that snake,
Snake, That's what he was.
a black-eyed snake.
.Ane was cutting through Central
Park by this time. The air was
fresh and cool and the exhilsrstion
OF youth could not be withstood.
Jane was like a radiant goddess
tripping over the green hills. At
a rustic place she paused to watch
some little birds pecking at crumbs
of candy the children had left.
How lovely nature was, How
pure and perfect. No double mean
ings. no evil eyes to make you
trcmbIe- The earth was soft and
comfortable as the bosom of a
mother. Jane stood and let her
hair blow in the wind happily.
A car whizzed by-a fash of
robin blue against the brilliant sky.
Jane watched other cars follow il
just as speedily. Then she was
amazed to see the blue car turn
back. Someone waved
1t was Harry Roberts.
Jane. old GIRL he called pleas
antly. It's a treat to see you
Hop in"
Before Jane could remonstrate,
she had been bundled into the car.
tucked into a velvet robe and
whizzed away against the breeze.
She looked back to the rustic
spot. The birds had dispersed In
terror at the chugging Of the motor
and Harry's booming voice.
She had been alone forgetting
the world. and now she was
snatched up again.. confronted
with another problem.
Harry Roberts was trying to hold
her hand.
Jane. you're beautiful, Cad. IL
you weren't engaged to Traverse.
I'd make you elope with me today"
You are just the same" Jane
reproved, removing her hand coyly.
And you get Iovelier each day"
ne vociferated. I've a good notion
{" steal you away from him. the
jealous dog"'
Jealous" Jane echoed in amaze
men How did you know Norman
was jealous?"
Harry laughed and caught her
rRnd again boldly.
IF he isn't, he ought to be! But
! knew he was jealous. because
otherwise you would have been in
the office to see me in that snappy
little red hat you're wearing"
Norman is Jealous" Jane said
seriously. He was jealous of you
before / left the office. and today
ne accused me of encouraging a
silly Frenchman who has the studio
next to ours"
"oursr Harry cried quickly.
You're not married already
Jane corrected. NO. not married,
but We have leased a studio apart
ment over on Sixty-seventh street.
This artist has a studio on the
same foor-he wanted to paint M.
He has good eyesight."
Jane had tears in her eyes a, she
Confided.
Harry. Norman and 1 quarreled.
I ran away and"
He took her other hand and cud-
died them both in a comforting
way.
Come on. tell your big brother
II he said anything to hurt you,
I'll beat him up
mo. It's just-not understanding
ne. / guess Harry, I'm not going
back"
You meanr
Il shall not marry Norman
Harry was startled beyond words.
Jane had a flashing thought that
he might think she had done it all
for him. She hastened to correct
the impression.
Il am not going to marry Nor
man Traverse-or anybody. I'm
going to stay with my mother"
Poor little kid" Harry said
kindly. Then a new light came into
his eyes and he faced Jane serf-
ously as he said with all his heart:
Jane. what ! said goes, If you
change your mind. ] will be the
happiest man in New York to make
you my wife"
Thank you, Harry" Jane said,
but she drew away her hands.
They drove on in silence for some
distance. Then. without inquiring
whether Jane desired il or not.
Harry stopped at the Ritz and de-
clared that tea would cheer them
up. Jane was glad he had not
chosen a place where they danced
She was heavy of heart and only
the fear OF hurting Harry's feelings