The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-09
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A Story of Dangerous LoOe
BIZ VIDA HURST

ner was more formal than it had
been in Stockton. And during lunch
she endeavored to bring the old
warm note into their relationship,
but failed.
When it was time for her to leave
he offered to walk back to the Office
with her.
"You haven't asked about my af
fairs or the men I've met or any
thing" she challenged.
IT guess there have been plenty Of
them"
"A few" she boosted, complacent-
ly. Butt have really thought Of
the things you told me lots Of times.
I've tried to be careful"
He did not smile.
ITS none Of my business, you
know. was silly fool to try to lay
down the law to you"
Il needed it."
you seemed such a sophisticated
little kid" he explained. But I
suppose you thought me nothing but
a conceited pup"
She touched his arm timidly.
II have never thought of you as
anything but kind and good. If I
were in trouble I would come to
you before anyone"
His dark eyes lighted with pleas
ure.
That's sweet Of you, Sonia, You
see, my dear, I've felt rather badly
about that last day"
Because you kissed me?"
"Because 1 lost my head after
preaching to you for hours. It has
seemed to put a barrier between
u.s. 1 didn't feel free to look you
up"
"Oh, is that the reason?"
Eyes. I thought it might be
easier for you not to see me. 1
hated to remind you of something
unpleasant"
She wondered what he would
have said if she told him how
many kisses she had had since his,
When they reached the office he
held out his hand and again she felt
it's warm comfort.
won't 1 see you again before
you go?'
He hesitated.
"IIl be here for several weeks
before l sail"
His voice sounded strained as he
continued 81 suppose you'll be
busy over the week -end?"
Thee color swept into Sonia's
cheeks. How he would disapprove
Of her plans for an unchaperoned
weekend in F'ranklin's shack, She
could not meet his eyes.
Yes" she admitted.
He smiled.
I'm sorry, but I'll call you again,
some time"
You do that. I don't want you
to. go away without saying good
by"
, She turned to watch him after she
: had entered the office. There was
something disciplined about him,
something strong that appealed to
her imagination. Was it the years
that he had spent in the war? Or
the requirements Of his professional
? training? In spite of the money that
had been spent on his education,
and the privileges he had enjoyed,
she had never known a man so self
controlled. With the single excep-
ton of the time he had kissed her.
Climbing the balcony stairs, she re-
membered the shock it had been to
her. The only time in her life when
a kiss had really taken her by sur
prise. And his attitude since had been
humbly regretful! In some way their
relations seemed to be reversed. 1t
was she who was sure of herself.
And he treated her as if she were
no longer a little girl.
But his mother defended me-
: she thought, hanging her hat and
coat in the dressing room. 1t brought
a warm feeling of gratitude to re-
member how Mrs. saltwater had spo-
ken of her to Sidney. She had hoped
I Sonia would prove worthy of Don's
confidence. Yet tomorrow she
The dressing room door opened
r to admit Maxine
: "Sonia, come to the telephone.