San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-09


"To match the ring he had whis-
pered.
"Oh-I-couldn't she breathed at
last.
But If ] ask you? I'm crazy about
you, Baby"
Sallie gulped hard and unclasped
the clinging circlet.
Please" he protested as she hand
ed it back. "Please-dear!'
She shook her head decisively.
But j want TO see you in pretty
things. | want you to have them.
Thanks, Jimmie-for wanting to
give it to me. But you musn't-eyer
do that again.
That phrase of his, however,
want TO see you in pretty things =
chung TO her consciou ness.
WELL" observed Miss Mallard, I'm
glad you're learning how to handle
him. May we inspect the dog collar,
my deahT' she pursued.
With large Indifference Sallie hand
ed over the necklace. Not hers to in
form the lady that it had been pur'
chased at near-pearl establishment
Miss Marietta fingered it lovingly
alta boy" she breathed and Jet fall
upon its possessor look approaching
homage.
"Oh. that's nothing" Sallie found
herself saying, I'm going to get car
of my own soon.'
Feminine Imagination took the Bit
between its teeth and galloped be-
yond Sallie's control. She tasted the
sweets of seeing baby b.ue eyes and
impudent black ones dialate with envy
as the other girls gathers round.
At the curb that night she found q
gray roadster barking its haste TO be
Off. Mr.. ]. f. Patterson stepped out
then stopped short with a gasp as he
took in the glory of her. He said
not a word. merely helped her into
the car. 1t snorted and raced NJ
Broadway. She turned to look up al
him. He was frowning.
whats the matter, JimmieT
Nothing"
Something is"
"Nothing. / tell YOU The frowr
settled deeper, bringing brows to
gether.
Sallie's eyes filled. She had pictured
something so different-Jimmie bound
ing with delight when he saw her
Jimmie covering her with admiration
Throughout the ride he brooded
silent. absorbed, though she tried des
perately to make converse ion.
lis this a new car, Jimmie!"
mo"
"why didn't you ever come in it be
fore?"
I'm the repair shop
ON
Silence.
81 like it. Jimmie"
"Do your
Silence.
"Montgomery's laid up, Jimmie. AND
the new leads made a big hit
HAS he?'
Silence-a long one.
"Jimmie-I-I don't want any sup
per-"
"Why?"
"I-I think l want to 80 home.
"Just ms you say"
-what-whats wrongT
His eyes scanned the beauty of her
steel buckles, silken dress, rose-ladei
hat. They ended on the glossy pearls
and his lips which had opened fol-
speech snapped shut.
He drove her home, without Wort
lifted his cap.
Neutrality-suspicious. don't ac
that way" s.
What way?"
$3.50 queer"
He gave short laugh.
She stared at him, then fled up thu
steps.
The following night Mr.. Patterson
was late for the first time. He swun:
round the corner just as Sallie ap
reared. She was wearing viole
suit. fluffy lace collar and cuffs. ant
hat of, violets. During a night o
fearful and bewildered cropping sh'
had arrived at conclusion. Jimmie
hadn't liked the way she looked
After which she stole few hours
sleep and later embarked on another
shopping tour.
But Jimmie handed her almos
roughly into the car. Trey shot lik'
cannon ball into the darkness.
sallie groped for a fitting subjec
and finally burst out:
Jimmie, tell me about yourself
You never have told me much"
Nothing to tell"
"How does 1t feel TO have so mucl
money! she proceeded for want o.
something better TO say. q.
The effect was electric. He turned
on her. you ought TO knOw!7
~"
Look as if you'd come into a Rock
efelle- income"
well / haven't
"No?"
] "You know it