Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-07

DanSs men she WENT up W uO
the rooms. In Sylvia's room. Jane
found the dress, the sweater and the
rest Of the clothing Sylvia had worn
that morning on the floor. She kicked
one of Sylvia's slippers into cor
ner, kicked the other into another and
hurled Sylvia's clothes after them.
The door opened. and in came Sylvia s
mother.
Oh said the latter. II thought
you were Sylvia"
Heaven forbid" retorted Jane.
Sylvia's mother found the pro-
prietor and assured him she had
never been so insulted. The pro-
prfetor found Jane in the kitchen.
What do you mean by insulting
Mrs. thompson" he demanded.
"Well-she insulted me first" an
sWered Jane. she said she thought
l was her daughter-''
II told her." roared the proprietor,
that I'd see to it that you apollo.
gized--''
You shouldn't make rash prom
ises." Jane assured him.
Either you'll apologize" he began
thckly, 'or--'
He paused. June is not month of
high winds at Gull Point. but it was
his first impression that November
gale had swept into the kitchen. He
turned and saw Tommy. Tommy, ap-
parently. did not see him.
There Tommy was saying to
Jane, as he thrust roll of bills at
her. Three thousand dollars
count it. Now you can pay that old
goat what you owe him. go where
YOU please, do as you like. live your
own life. and
The proprietor found voice.
who are you calling an old goat.
anyway" he demanded
Tommy turned. YOU" he said.
The proprietor purpled. IF you
aren't out of this kitchen in about
five seconds" he sputtered, I'll call
the constable and"
1T won't be necessary" Tommy as
sured him coldly. I'm all through
and on my way"
And out he went. The proprietor,
frustrated, turned back to Jane.
LAS for you. miss" he began. You
can get right out of here. too" But
he did not forget to add, the minute
you pay what you owe me, that is,
and if you think I'm going to give you
any pay for insulting my guests
He stopped then. Jane, too. was
gone. After Tommy, whom she found
just starting the car AT him she
promptly flung the bills.
Take them" she commanded, hot
ly. II don't want them
Good Heavens gasped Tommy.
You certainly do throw money
around" Then: why won't you
take the money"
"Why should I take money from
you?" she retorted passionately.
hnNa
had an audience. An audience of
two, in fact-Sylvia and the propri-
etor.
"Oh. my aunt groaned Tommy.
He turned to Jane. Get in-we can't
argue here
II have no intention Of getting in."
Jane informed him.
THE next instant he picked her up
l. bodily. slammed her into the
seat beside the wheel. and, climbing
over her, shifted into first with final
ity.
You'll stay put" he announced
grimly. If l have to wallop you over
the head
Neither spoke as the roadster
roared away. But presently:
II suppose" remarked Jane, recov-
ering her breath. that this is the
way you persuaded Sylvia to take a
ride with you this afternoon"
1T required no persuasion" replied
Tommy ungallantly. "She was sitting
in the car--Said she was admrinG it.
AS she seemed to have no intention
of getting out, / let her sit there.
was in a hurry
You worked fast" commented
Jane. Where did you borrow three
thousand up here"
II didn't borrow it," corrected Tom.
my. II got the governor on long dis
lance and asked him to wire me three
thousand. I had to so 10 Portland
to get that much in cash.
what KIND father you must
have sighed Jane.
Don't you believe it, retorted
Tommy. II had tC---''
ITO what?" promr'ed Jane, as he
paused.
Nothing" he said
She stole a glance at him.
"Oh-so you're going back to Chi
cago and sweep out stores. after all.
she murmured.
How did you guess it?" he gasped. |
I'm not wholly without brains"
she reminded him. II suspected that
your father wouldn't let you have the
money with no strings tied to it"
Il didn't ask him to-" said Tommy.
Il told him that, if he'd come across |
with the three thousand. I'd sell my |
self down the river and
You needn't-you can send the |
three thousand back" she suggested. !
Tommy gazed at her. Jane. |
Please he senSible---''
IF the play had been success, |
would YOU have considered me q part |
owner?" she demanded.
"Why-yes. But
80 just because it. wasn't. and be-
cause I'm a woman. you think you |
can call it loan and make me be-
lieve that"
Tommy realized that he couldn't.
But you can't go on working at the
Inn he protested. That's impos.
II fear it is" confessed Jane. The
minated as much"
There you are" he walled. What
will you do? Look ahead, Jane"
II suggest that you look ahead"
advised Jane. This road is about to
come to an end-you'll be in the har-
Dor in another minute"
Tommy stopped the car. The har-
Dor lay before them. lovely and lus-
trouS.
Well. what will you do?" he de-
m&nded desperately.
Jane shrugged her shoulders. Yet a
premonitory little thrill ran through
her. as she murmured. why should
you worry?"
How can I help IT." he protested.
do you think l can go to Chicago
and leave you this way2 You