The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
Tue Girl WhO Took 4 Chance
By JEAN SEIVWRIGHT

ley approaches" and Avril's eyes gleamed merrily.
 Conversation drifted into other lines Ted told of some of his adventures with crew that threatened to mutiny of the perils of navigation, and then there were "reminiscences of the small New England village where the three had spent their childhood. To all of this Avril listened with keen interest for in her nomadic existence she had journeyed through various parts of the country and could readily visualize the quaint char acters which seemed to afford so much interest to this man who followed the sea.
 As they drank their coffee Don re- marked that they would have to leave in a few minutes or miss the first act.
 While they walked the few blocks to the playhouse, Ted chuckled with de- light at the gay repartee of his com panion and Avril had discovered that although Judy's brother took his profes- sion very seriously he had a decidedly humorous streak in his makeup, and her artistic sense was more than satisfied with the picturesque appearance of this man whose bronzed face and firm jaw reminded her of the pictured vikings of old.
 A pace or two behind them came Judy and Don. "These two are evidently en- toying themselves" remarked Judy as she noted Don's grave looks.
 Don chose to ignore this remark but he suddenly recollected how enthusiasti- cally he had spoken of his friend to Ayril. He acknowledged to himself that Ted was far more attractive than he was. While both were fair and we'll built, there was certain rugged strength about Ted. His blue eyes echoed the deep sapphire of the sea, while Don's gray eyes seen through shell trimmed glasses had a certain seri- usness that suggested the scholar rather than the man ever in quest of adven ture. -~
 Well" broke in Judy. you're very quiet tonight. Are you meditating on some serious problem?'
 II beg your pardon. I'm afraid I'm not a particularly agreeable companion. I confess I was thinking" Don stop ped abruptly for in a receding wave of traffic he found himself beside Avril.
 We're almost there," he said as the four emerged on the other side of the street.
 "In time, hope" remarked Avril as she gave Don bewitching smile.
 "Yes, we'll make it all right" an- Swered Don as the four entered the thea CT.
 Avril was keenly interested in the play. but during the intermission she managed to whisper to Judy, Il think your brothers just darling
 Judy flashed her a bright smile, but ls they settled themselves once more in their places she wondered if, after all, Ayrl cared seriously for Don.
 All too soon the evening was over and Avril was back again in the studio. Joyce was still up and at Avril's en- rance she said, Well, did you have cood timeT'
 "Oh, wonderful, Judy's brother is he most interesting man I've met m tges. How did you like Mir. FarrarE Joyce had entertained him for few minutes when he called for Avril. "Do ou think he's fit and proper person or me to associate with" There was winkle in Avrils amber eyes.
 II think hes vcy interesting, re lied Joyce. II St'tlIlS ldllIt h'tN' ,evcr come across him before. He be pngs to one of Dick Pcnnington's clubs. However. l imagine he is rather quiet"
 "Oh. yes" said Avril. Ines quite diff erent from Ted Gardner, Of course, when you follow the sea you have nance to learn all sorts of things and see the wonders of the world"
 "Is this man married?" asked Joyce.
 "I don't imagine so. He spoke of go- ng home to see the rest of the family. m sorry won't see him again. After
 short visit at home he sails off to some ar-diStant port.
 He seems to have made quite an i'm r2asion on you.
 He has," answered Avril eagerly for he did not wish to talk to Joyce of what was nearest to her heart and so rattled on about Judy's brother.
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