The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-14
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it was that sunny morning Ramon
followed her. They stood here in
the grapevines for a bright, ardent
moment to laugh in each others
arms. Things start so gaily.
They end like this. She became
burdened and chafng. Won't do
any good to mourn about it! Wor-
rying won't stop him!
But she could scarcely wait till
the next morning till the mail came.
No, letter came.
II won't hear any more" she
thought, feeling chilly and faint.
Lord, 1 wish it was ten years from
nowl Lord, I wish-I wish"
That evening she went to a movie
with May Arliss. All afternoon she
had made plan after plan to end her
uncertainty. She would go down to
Los Angeles, call at his hotel--wait
there and assure herself that he was
safe.
But If he had carried out those
threats he had sometimes made?
What would she do then?
BY evening she was distracted
unable to think clearly. She told
herself; well, If he has, he has"
And she went swiftly down the
block to May Arliss.
When May spoke she had to ask
her to repeat. She did this again
and again.
What in the world is the matter
with you, Sandy? Are you here or
where?"
AT SKIES and sevens, I guess
Are you going back to your hus-
band? Every one is asking"
\"Then tell them for me that I'm
not going back, now or later"
"A divorce?"
He won't let me have it. I'll
stay here as long as I'm needed
Afterwards I'm going to the city
and work"
She couldn't follow the picture.
She slumped low in the chair, now
thinking of Ramon with a storm of
resentment. Manly, wasn't it, to
Beat her down with it. AS though
she could make the world over that
he might be pleased,
Tears filed her eyes. In the dark
ness she let them fall.
When they came out from the
movie, they found it raining q
damp, penetrating wind swoopinG
wet paper up the street.
They took each others arms,
rushing along, their heads ducked.
AS they crossed the street, they
bumped headlong against man who
came toward them from the opposite
corner.
Pardon me--my fault" he said,
doffing his hit. Sandy stood frozen.
1t was Ramon.
He looked at her for a brief in
stant-went on.
Stunning fellow" May viii.
pered,
Il didn't notice." But Sandy
knew that Ramon was following
her. He was walking on the other
side of the street and slowly-keep-
ing a few PAGES behind. She began
to laugh, unable TO meet this sud
den swapping of her tension.
Come in. I'll get Chair to fix
us up a hot eggnog or something
spicy"
"No-Alice will be tired. It's my
turn now.
The moment Mays door was
| closed Sandy ran across the street
and caught Ramon's arm.
I'm glad--glad to see you"
lie looked down at her in aston
ishment "Why, didn't you come last
night / waited till 1 o'clock.
What are you talking about?"
Didn't you get my letter."
"Yes--but you didn't say you were
coming"
"Well, 1 wasn't until after I got
that one from you-that one just
after you got the ring Lord,
Sandy, you're not going to send me
away like that? l had to see you
after I got that letter"
She now looked at him. His face
appeared sunken--it was colorless
and wet.
But he smiled at her. so / came
Didn't / say 1 was coming? Didn't
I tell you to meet me? l don't know
what l wrote. / was beside myself. .
She said puzzled: mo, you didn't
say you were coming" And she
thought with a heavy, sickenine
pang: "He doesn't know what he's
saying-what letter-what letter
does he mean
They walked in a lonely block
Trees gre wat the curb. And all the
houses We're set far back, witt
shrubs at tho garden. Ramon took
her hands, turned her so that he
could look in her face. Il had tC
see you, Sandy. Forgive me fol
this. 1 have the car. Will you ride
with me?"
"Yes-but don't look so, Ramon
You brighten me-"
Don't be afraid. I'm not going
to trouble you"
He kept smiling as he drove. He
said, looking at her: tits good %
see you"
She wanted to cry.
Suddenly he stopped the car. He
took both her hands and started at
them. What are you going to do