The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-12
BY Vida Hurst


jimmy was demurely provocative
in red hat.
This was a great idea, old thing.
I am feeling low today. Need the
stimulation of your presence"
II didn't suppose you ever got that
way" smiled Sonia, leading the way
to a secluded table.
mo? Listen, lady, there's few
that don't. Some Of us are better
at concealing it than others. That's
ALL"
IT believe you're right"
ALSO you" continued jimmy
waving her hand. wife of a charm
ing doctor, petted, protected, loved
What the devil you'd have to
be blue about one cannot imagine"
Even doctors wives have their
troubles, you know"
II don't doubt 1t. The dress that
was promised sure this afternoon is
not sent out. Or the laundry is short
a couple Of collars Snd a. pillow
slip. E"
Sonia gave her order and smiled
You know a lot about it, don't
your"
IT do. More perhaps that you
realize"
Funny, jimmy trying as always to
rouse suspicion as to her hectic past
But Sonia refused to bite.
What's doing at the real estate
office? Any scandal? You girls
seemed soaked in mystery the other
day"
I'VE were. Mystery of whether or
not the new salesman is married. He
is ga sweet, young thing. So i'm
pervious to Violet's stalking that we
decided he's either a bridegroom or
about to acquire the sacred title"
That's good. Who is he?"
Name Of Sessenger. Steve for
short. BY the way, Sonia, who was
the gorgeous lady with you that
day?"
Sonia told her. adding, Pretty,
isn't she?"
us she?" countered jimmy. mot
to my taste. Too hard. Little, beady
black eyes like a serpent's."
Suddenly Sonia knew that this was
true. Queer that she had not noticed
1t before. There was something
''snaky" about Elaine. Something
which repealed yet fascinated.
Funny you should see that" she
said, with a new respect for the
others opinion.
II knew the type" snorted jimmy.
Sorry if she's a friend of yours. ="
LAS to that admitted Sonia, rue
fully. I'm not at all sure. She and
DR.. Wallace are old friends Of my
husbands. But l don't think Elaine
cherishes me-"
Her hard luck, dearie. Here's our
food. Let's eat. can only take an
hour"
Sonia thought ten minutes would
have sufficed for the chocolate milk
shake which was the extent of jim
nys order.
How do you live? On milk shakes
and lover"
Just about and precious little of
the latter"
Jinny's face was sad, her brown
eyes Swallowed with fatigue. In spite
Of her familiarity with Jinny's
methods, Sonia felt the old curiosity.
You do look tired" she sympa-
thized.
Tired doesn't describe it. I'm
dead"
why not take night Off"
"Oh, it isn't my social engage
ments. AS a matter of fact I've been
sticking too close. have an apart
ment of my own now"
How can you afford it?" asked
Sonia. frankly.
II can't although it's only two
rooms. I'd prefer sharing it but the
girls at the office are such clinging
vines. They'd drive me crazy"
Again Sonia agreed. She was
surprised to find how many opinions
they seemed to have in common.
I've only had it for a month"
confided jimmy.
Her eyes clouded with tears.
Sonia was amazed to see her put
her handkerchief to them.
Don't mind me, old thing. I'm
on the ragged edge"
IF you're that nervous you really
ought to see Doctor"
See a doctor indeed" blurted
jimmy. Listen, you've been around.
And you're as silent as the grave.
I'm going to tell you something"
| If the Sphinx itself had offered to
come across" Sonia could not have
been more dumfounded.
Don't tell anything you'll be
sorry for" she warned. 80
"Oh, 1 must talk. I've stood 1t
as long as I can. Sonia, for the first
time in my life 1 am in love-"
Sonia patted the little, brown
hand which lay upon the table. 1t
looked so competent yet 1t was SO in
capable Of warding off disaster. The
tragedy of her own life was in her
voice as she replied.
I'm sorry. If you mean that it
is making you unhappy"
Unhappy" repeated jimmy, dra-
matically. I'm about to pass out"
In spite of her sympathy, Sonia
smiled.
DO you want to tell me about it?
Maybe 1 can help"
| Nobody can do that, I'm afraid.
But 1t will be a. relief to talk if you
don't mind. You see, Sonia, he's
married. :"
"Oh, of course thought Sonia.
She might have known that
II know" continued the other.
that you will think me an awful
fool"
Don't worry about what 1 think.
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