The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-04

coat in the princely manner with
which Carter adjusted it for her
Arrived at the hall they checked
their wraps and Carter led Joyce
to deep lounge in the lobby where
they might talk until the first move
ment was over and late corners
would be admitted
You are very lovely" he said,
letting his gaze linger on the little
hollow at the base of her throat.
Those are very fine seed pearls you
are wearing"
Mrs. Maitby sent them to me to
wear tonight. wasn't that good
OF her?" said Joyce.
Poor Forester Maltby's mother?"
Carter asked. Joyce nodded.
II saw a notice OF his death not
long ago. said Carter. Poor devil
Drink was curse to him like it
was to mis- whole family before him.
understand he was married TO some
lady of the chorus just before he
went into the sanitarium where he
died. The family very properly
hushed it up, but l can't help won
derinS if the lady won't appear and
claim some OF his money"
"She may be really sorry that
he died" said Joyce.
Not il she's wise" said Carter
with a shrug. "He was a terrible
wreck the last time I saw him. Come
we can go in now"
They made THEN way to one of the
boxes.
Mrs. Fitz Simmons welcomed them
IN her usual eXuberant manner,
Frankly pulled Joy down beside
her. You can't have her now.
Carter" she said.
Catherine Sherwin held out her
hand to Carter with a proprietary
manner. You deserted me, Car
ter she said eproachfuuy, "just
as things were getting exciting,
too"
"Shh, Katy" said Helen Powers.
who sat possessively by the side
of pale young man with his hair
slicked back. You know that Car
ter's act with JOY is that of the
proud and pure older friend Don't
spoil it."
Introduce us. Helen dear" said
the pale young man.
Miss Daring, Mr.. Forbes" said
Helen dutifully.
General. introductions followed
Never mind trying to remember
their names. honey" said Frankly.
They're just a lot of callow youths
with nothing to do. Now IL my
Johnny boy were here"
Everyone laughed and Frankly be-
came the general target for teasing
which she took good naturedly and
seemed to enjoy.
After the concert the party went
to a supper club to dance. There
was very little trading of partners.
Franky. who had refused an escort
out of loyalty to her absent fiance.
was the only girl the other seemed
willing for their escorts TO dance
with.
Catherine Sherwin tried to get her
partner to trade frequent dances
with Carter, but Carte tuned a deaf
ca after two dances and Joyce felt
that she had somehow made an
enemy
Frankly confirmed this when they
were getting ready to leave in the
dressing room.
'katy's been trying to snare Car.
ter for two seasons now. Don't let
her get her claws into you. She
knows how to scratch"
Back in Carter's limousine he gave
the order to drive about a little be-
fore turning home. Reaching up
he turned switch that left the in
terror Of the car in the darkness
and leaned back, his arm touching
Joys. y
Soon they were driving silently
through long deserted boulevard.
JOY felt sleepy and tired and
happy. She closed her eyes and
opened them a moment later to find
Carriers face close to hers. He said
Phb SlOWiy put
his arms about her and kissed her
on the mouth.
Joyce did not struggle. There was
none OF Davey's frank wholesome
passion In this kiss, nor Deke's
command that she share his emo
ton. Her mouth was drawn close
under Carriers and his lips moved
against hers. Suddenly Joyce hated
him. She pulled herself free. He
made no attempt to hold her. In
stead he leaned forward and direct
ed the chauffeur to take them back
to joys apartment.
Shaken by a feeling she could not
understand, Joyce went slowly up
the stairs. Entering the living room
she barely suppressed an cutlery.
Sitting straight upright on a chai,.