The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-07
CHAPTER XXI

jimmy followed her into the dress
ing room. Sonia was at the mirror,
attempting to conceal the ravages
the last hour had made. Elaine S
hysterical voice was still ringing in
her ears.
What luck?" whispered jimmy.
With difficulty Sonia shifted her
emotions into low gear.
Not so good, but can't tell you
about it now. Wait until tonight?'''
did you see DOM"
"Now Sonia's voice failed as she
remembered how little her errand
had accomplished toward the hoped
for reconciliation.
Don't ask me about it now she
insisted. I'll tell you later"
She knew jimmy suspected some
thing but better not to worry her
until necessary. No news was so
much better than the blow she was
about to receive.
At $50 the girls left the Office to-
gether, walking to restaurant.
ut was pretty bad" Sonia admit
ted. Elaine came in just as we
were ready to go to Don. She ac-
cused me Of everything she could
think Of"
jimmy was pale with apprehension.
az fear the worst"
You're right, old thing. There
was nothing to do but tell her. She
said she had followed Bob to the
apartment in taxicab. :"
jimmy pushed her food away.
"Oh, DEAR" she said, weakly, "do
you mean that Bob told her about
me?"
Bob couldn't help it. He had to
tell her. I'm sorry, jimmy" she add
ed, as she saw the sickening realiza-
ton which swept the other girls
face. Elaine was almost insane"
jimmy said nothing for a moment,
then she faltered, I'm afraid Bob
will never dare to see me again"
Sonia suddenly decided to keep
Elaine's threat to herself. Bob sure
ly would not be cad enough to do
as his wife insisted. And a little
reflection would cool Elaine's anger.
No one could remain in her condi-
ton long. But Sonia suggested go
ing to a movie instead of back to the
apartment. Because If they were
not at home nothing could happen.
jimmy refused.
"Ii couldn't, Sonia. I simply
couldn't"
But, darling, what's the use to
go home? We're both on edge.
really think it would be more sensi'
BILE"
mot tonight"
You'll have to get used to it
sometime. :"
1T know, but want to go home
tonight"
So they went home. And at 1880
the telephone rang. Sonia tried to
answer but jimmy snatched it from
her hand.
ooh, Bob--yes, of course. III be
here"
Tears were in her eyes as she
turned to Sonia. How we've mis-
Judged him. He is coming right
over. He said he wanted to talk to
me-"
Suddenly she threw back her head.
Even If this is the end" she de-
clared, dramatically, II think l can
stand it If he cares enough to come
and explain"
Sonia asked, forebodingly, Did
Bob say he was coming alone?"
How else would he conner"
IT don't want to brighten you, but
I'm afraid Elaine is coming with
him"
jimmy stared at her.
You don't mean he'd bring
HER?"
Sonia nodded. The other girls
eyes We're angry as she replied, Il
don't believe it. You always think
the worst of him."
Perhaps jimmy was right. Perhaps
he really was coming to tell her why
everything was over. Sonia hoped
so!
But she was not surprised when
jimmy opened the door to see Elaine.
Elaine in her most regal manner,
perfectly groomed, exquisitely
gowned, lifting her eyebrows. deli
cately, at the Enthusiastically dingy
surroundings.
jimmy" Bob announced. miser-
ably, this is my wife. She wanted
to meet you"
Brown eyes met black. Then
jimmy turned away. Blood surged