The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-15

into his arms and sat down best
Underneath the WEAKNESS h a t
dragged at her limbs, she felt the
necessity of coming to some deci-
sion. - What did she intend to do
about the approaching weekend?
She had tried to blind herself to
the question involved, by refusing
to think. Her mind had. SHE'D
away from every attempt at serious
consideration.
Its just a party" she had said
to herself.
Yet, deep in her heart, she knew
it would be like no other party she
had ever attended. She had
proudly fancied herself equal to
any situation. But since last Sun
day night when Franklin had held
her in his arms, she realized her own
weakness. 1t was no use trying to
evade the issue. If she went, she
would do it with her eyes open to
every possibility. She would not be
led into a trap blindfolded.
"Observe the time and fly from
evil" The inscription in the tower
of old st. Mary's Church had been
a. warning. Coming just before the
revelation of her fathers dream. He
loved her SO much he still dreamed
of washing her little muddy feet. She
must not hurt him. He might never
oh ho
She was torn between the in
tense desire to be with her lover, and
the affection which her father.
always succeeded in rousing.
But he shan't keep me from go
ing" she declared, trying to shut out
the memory of his anxious eyes.
When she opened the door of the
apartment, she found Franklin walt
ing for her. Surprised and pleased,
she ran into his arms.
How did you get in?"
Maxine gave me her key. OAR
ling. what's the matter? You look
like the chief mourner at funeral.
She held him at arms length, cry
ing, tragically, II can't CO."
Cant go where? Sonia, you don't
mean tomorrow"
She nodded.
But see here =. q. WHAT'S the
idea? 1 thought it was all decided.
Everything's ready. You can't back
out now"
I'll have to-"
He drew her back into his arms
and sat down beside the unlighted
fire. ~
What's happened, Sonia? Why
can't you go? Tell mel!
She buried her head in his coat
and began to cry. When she final
ly attempted an explanation it was
hating and broken.
~ want TO. You know nothing
I'm the world. seems so desirable as
weekend with you :. :"
"Well, them"
But can't do it,"
He kissed her silently.
"Everything's against our going.
Your mothers illness last week.
Then, today, my father came"
$50, that's it" -
That's only part Of it. He is
such an innocent dlrling, and so
afraid something is going to happen
to me. Oh, franklin"
She could not tell him of her
fathers dream. Could not relate the
feelings that had come over her
when she looked up to see the sign
In the tower. Like the voice of
God whispering in her heart! So she
faced him, helplessly.
1T beats me-" he said, slowly.
,"You were keen for it last week.
What will Maxine and McGregor
think?'
II suppose they'll be furious"
ct think you're being rather self
ish, Sonia, spelling the weekend for
everyone else"
IT know. admit 1t looks that
! way"
= "It isn't like you. I can't under
stand it,
She picked up his coat with nerv.
Gus fingers. She dared not lift her
eyes, she was ashamed and humi-
! lated. She loathed indecision. She
disliked girls who cried. Yet, here
she was retracing her acceptance of
n weekend: seeing killjoy, and
weeping over 1t.
He pressed his cheek against her
hair.
You do want to go, don't your
Her lips trembled.
Eyes"
"Then there's only one other thing
it could be. You don't trust me
You're afraid TIL take advantage OF
you. Is that it?'
She shook her head. but her body
/ known he was correct.
trenhled so violently he must have
After moment he said, sadly. 81