Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-30
CHAPTER XLVI.
Another Interview.

When Jill reported for work the
q, following morning Mr.. MerrW sent
for her Immediately.
THE news has just come over the
wire that the Woods are reunited"
Jill stared, hardly able to believe
the evidence Of her own ears.
He nodded sharply.
Losing the child has forced her to
20 back to her husband"
"Oh, but how could she go back to
a man she doesn't love, even for the
sake of the chlid?" Jilrs voice was
bitter.
was greater than Jill's and who faced
these things every day Of the week,
merely shrugged
"A . woman of that type doesn't
know what she wants. But I'd like
another interview with her. if you can
get it,"
Jill was doubtful as to whether or
not Mrs. Wood would see her, but
she was admitted to the apartment
After time she was asked to step
into Dorothy's bedroom, where she
found her fresh from a bath and ap-
parently quite contented. Not only
that, but she wore veneer that was
very apparent. This time she would
be careful of what she said.
''Oh. Miss Anderson she began
lightly. I've wanted TO see you again.
! suppose you want an interview
about my sudden reconciliation with
my husband. Do sit down in this
comfortable chair. Win you have a
cigarette?"
Jill shock her head "No, thank
you"
Dorathy was fitting one into long
holder. she lighted it and inhaled a
long breath.
well, now that wn are comfort
able, do ask me some questions.
What would you like me to say?
There isn't much to tell. Ted and I
realized that we had made mistake.
In a fit Of temper | decided on the
habeas corpus writ, but afterward we
got together and talked things over"
And you decided that you weren't
in love with Mr. Mcclure after all -
Jill said smoothly.
Her eyes were fastened on Doro-
thy's small face, with its mask so
cleverly adjusted, and she saw a sud-
Gen fash in Dorothy's eyes. For a
moment there was a silence and then
DorOthy's features seemed to culver
convulsively. Jill felt feeling of
pity surge up in her. It seemed a
shame to prosecute this poor little
creature, who seemed like a small
white rabbit caught in trap. When
she had entered the room she had
experienced a feeling of triumph.
Now she was suddenly ashamed
That isn't true" Dorothy was say
ing helplessly. Before Jill, who was
the stronger character, she had no
defense, and it was a relief to talk to
a woman. But / love Helen more"
She gulped back a sob and then went
on speaking.
you've never had a child. know
that sounds trite, but it's the only
thing l can say that will make YOU
understand how feel. I chose Helen
instead of Tony Mcclure because ]
had to do it. There was no other way
out. / wanted Tony, but 1 wanted
him for selfish reasons. In giving
him up feel that I've done a decent
thing, one Of the few that I've ever
done in my lifetime. T don't NEAR
that it's going to be so very terrible
going back to my husband, because
1t isn't. He cares for me and he's q
gentleman. But he bores me-"
As she said this her eyes grew wide
and terrified.
I'm talking too much. Please
don't print that"
Jill's eyes filled with quick tears.
Il won't-don't worry. And want
you to know that / admire YOU fol
what you have done. I understand
too. i had the idea once that thrill.
were the most important things ii
life. but I got over it. Love is the
only thing that really matters"
Dorothy nodded quickly.