Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-26

The hosts hand came out. "Tm
Borden. And this is Mr.. shannon, /
believer
Their hands clasped. A slow grin
crossed Todd shannon's lips. Gosh
amightyl What a place you got
here"
THANK you" Borden was courte-
Gus and apparently very much az
ease. He addressed the girl standing
somewhat timidly in the background.
And this IL Miss shannon"
yes sir"
Borden bowed as they entered. Lois
held back. Todd shannon was just
what she expected trifle more
kindly OF eve. perhaps-but she ex-
perienced a not unpleasant surprise
az sight OF Kathleen.
Kathleen Vas clad simply In q blue
ensemble edged with the tiniest touch
of silver ribbon. Her hat was a lit
tie thing Of gray felt. tam-o-shanter
shape and set OFF By a bit or blue
feather. The costume proclaimed
taste and delicacy and Lois knew
that she was looking at a woman
who had more than beauty to rec
ommend her.
Now Lois understood what Bruce
Richardson had meant when he used
the term. vivid in describing Kath-
Teen. She had fancied that Ne meant
coarse or loud. Kathleen was any
thing but that. She radiatcd refine
ment along with poise and self-con-
fidence, and Lois was surprised 20
find that she vas sorry for the girls
obvious embarrassment at this mo-
ment OF meeting.
Lois was human-and genuine.
She came forward eagerly. both
hands outstretched and a smile Of
real welcome on her lips.
This Is Lois Borden, Miss Shan
non"
The girls met eve to eye. And
from that instant each admired the
other. Lois was friendly. Whatever
unworthy ambition she might have
had 10 shine in Bob Terry's eyes By
contrast with n rather blatant wom-
m Of power and striking femininity.
absolutely.
I'm awfully glad % meet you.
Miss Borden. Bob has spoken or
you so often"
"A soft voice, and vibrant. A wom-
IN Of power and striking feminity.
They stood face 10 face, both beau
tiful-yet in marked contrast. Where
Lois was slim and delicate and radi-
antly blonde. Kathleen was slightly
heavier and black-eyed.
IL war Bob who was most III at
ease. He had regretted his invitation
and been prepared for an uncomfort-
able and combative evening-brief,
unpleasant and awkward. Now, as
Borden adroitly led them into the
living room and assumed charge Of
the conversation. Bob felt out OF the
picture. as though he were the only
spectator AZ a little drama which he
could not understand.
His greatest surprise was Todd
Shannon. Tod was slow and heavy,
~ usual, but he was not at all en-
barassed. He met Borden's conver-
sationsl advances more than half
way.
Tim sorry you've never been here
before, Mr.. shannon" v~ouchsafed
Borden.
"Yes, sir" Again that slow, know
ing grin twitehed the Of
Todd's lips. II amt been out 50
very long"
Bob saw Kathleen flush, and was
grateful when Lois i~nterjected a
quick remark.
But you must come often. We've
tried TO make Bob understand that
we'd like his friends TO be ours"
That's real kind Of you, Miss. OF
course m snd Kathleen amt used TO
such as this. Ne, I'm liable to crash
into something-you know"
Lois laughed. 1t was a genuine.
infections, friendly laugh, and Kath-
leen liked her for it. 1t would have
been 50 easy for the calm blonde
girl to have taken Todd's remark
seriously. IL put Kathleen nj ease.
and dispelled the last Of her fears.
For one thing. Todd was not Ut all
abashed. and that phase OF the ave-
ming had peFturbed her considerably.
Right now he was engrossed in con-
~versation with Peter Borden.
ITO BE C0NTINUED.)