The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-16
BY Vida Hurst

to be with her. Ill use every
weapon 1 have. ="
Maxine stared. sonia's cheeks
were flaming. Her green eyes were
throwing of brilliant sparks Of
light.
go easy, Riddle. Too much eager
ness can spoil the whole game"
THAT from you? When you've
acted like a spoiled baby over this
weekend trip"
81 know. I want to go OF the
party, and it made me sore for you
to call it off. But don't let Frank-
lin know how you feel about it,"
I'll do as I please" declared
Soma, intoxicated by her freedom
from the drab, virtuous mood of
the early evening. I'm tired be-
ing careful. Every time he kisses
me, 1 spoil it by being cautious.
From now on I'm a woman in love
not an old maid preserving her
reputation"
Maxine laughed.
I'm glad he can't see you now.
Your reputation wouldn't be worth
darn. But you'll cool off before
tomorrow"
Sonia ran to the Victrola, wind
ing it for '''Titine." She sang. She
danced. Until Maxine, catching the
contagion of her wild spirit danced
with her.
ooh, Maxine, never in my life was
so glad to be alive. He was with
her, but he looked so miserable. And
you should have heard his voice
when I said I'd go. l Should worry
over anything. .. Oh, darling,
he's wonderful
Maxine's eyes were envious.
Anyone can tell he's the first
man in your life. Do you know
you've admitted more to me in one
hour tonight than in all the months
we've lived together"
IT don't care. Let's get our bags
packed. We won't have much time
tomorrow"
They packed with many jokes
over the prospects Of the next day.
Maxine carefully removed the price
tag from the new rose negligee.
They retired early.
Must have our beauty sleep to-
night" cried Sonia, remembering
how Franklin had whispered, II
should like to hold you in my arms
ope whole night long and see the
sun rise over Tamalpias."
Excitement ran like fire through
every vein. She lay quiet, but she
was awake. She wondered if the
weekend could possibly mean as
much to Maxine as it did to her.
Once she whispered, Are you
asleep"
NO"
Its getting awfully late"
Maxine's amused chuckle rip
pied through the darkness.
Years to sleep in, Sonia, but
but one night like this. ="
They were up on time the next
morning. 1t was easy to rise to
the adventures of that day. Sonia
wore the new sweater under her
coat. They would not have time to
change their clothes when they
came home.
The day was clear and sunny. fol-
lowing weeks of fog and cold. A
wonderful day for ride, although
Sonia would have preferred going in
the rain because Franklin had said
he liked it.
He came to her desk as soon as
he came to the office.
He whispered, II almost shouted
for joy when you called me last
night"
"Were you glad? Really?"
Her voice dripped, with sweetness.
81 wanted to tell the whole cafe.
To yell, Sonia Marsh is going up to
my shack tomorrow"
"That would have been dandy"
she smiled. I'm sure your fiancee
would have appreciated it."
Don't call her my fiancee. Sonia"
But that's what she is"
"A good friend comes nearer de-
scribing Genevieve."
Sonia would never believe that
after seeing them together, but
she answered. softly, II don't care
what she is. Why should II"
His blue eyes burned into hers.
When you talk like that could