The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-10
BY Vida Hurst
" GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER VII.

Elaine's words had fallen with
an icy shock on all three OF
her listeners. For three different
reasons. Sonia's eyes met Bob's. He
was sending her a frantic S. 0. S.
But why should she be always
shielding some delinquent male at
her own expense? She was married
now. And owned something to her
position as Don's wife. So she re
turned his gaze, coldly, and answer
err, II told you I would have no rea-
son for concealing telephone call"
"Then why do it?"
Elaine was not smiling. Sonia
knew that she intended to force the
issue. She picked up her cards.
Because I did not cal him."
The other wotnan's eyes blazed.
you're ridiculous, Sonia. Bob
told me himself ="
For Gods sake" interrupted her
husband.
Sonia says she didn't. That set
ties it,"
The game went on. Don bid two
cards. But her face was CHASTITY.
The rogue stood out in hard spots.
Sonia, too, was furious. Bob had
contrived to make it appear that he
was being chivalrous The
men, more imprevious to those swift
emotions, which strikes women out
Of a clear sky, continued their con-
versation. But it was a disagreeable
evening. Full of undercurrents.
On the way home, Sonia said, ''I
suppose you wonder why I didn't
tell you before?"
About what?"
AS If he had forgotten!
THAT telephone call"
None of my business" admitted
Don.. cheerfully.
"Well, Don, l didn't call Bob that
day. Why should I deny it? He
lied to protect someone else. That's
ALL"
II don't understand" he said,
calmly and sensibly, why either Of
you should lie about it. Bob prob
ably has from 20 to 800 telephone
calls from women in the course Of
one day."
Sonia was dumfounded. She had
nc idea that Don would doubt her
denial. This sounded perilously like
it.
but. darling" she persisted, you
certainly don't think 1 am not tell
ing the truth"
He stepped on the gas and>the car
shot ahead.
IT don't think. It's not my fight.
II you talked to Bob over the tele-
phone it doesn't concern me. Nor
does your denial of it to Elaine"
She cuddled closer to him.
II think you're silly. You carry
this personal liberty idea too far"
Your idea, Sonia"
II know, but I'm beginning to
think the whole thing is wrong.
After all, what we do does concern
each other"
He said no more and the subject
was permanently dropped.
Sonia was sorry she had promised
to go shopping with Elaine. The
prospect of a day together after last
nights controversy was not pleas
ant one. She hoped Elaine would
call, offering excuses. If Sonia re-
fused it would look as If she were
guilty.
Which was the one thing she had
no intention of appearing.
But no call came. So at 10 o'clock
the two women met at the glove
counter as they had planned. Elaine
was looking very smart in gray
Silky black fur softened the metallic
brightness of her face. Her eyes
were, as brilliantly keen as the jew
eled pins in her black satin hat
Sonia approved ever detail of her
costume, wondering why Bob wished
to flirt with other women. She de-
cided the answer lay in the straight,
thin, lips, the closest eyes.
Temper like a wildcat" Don had
said. But lots of men liked temper
Some Of the most devoted husbands
she had ever known were married to