Evening star., 1928-04-08

hospital that the violinist was almost
out Of danger.
But Willy was not. Even felonious
assault In our parts means 20 years at
hard labor, and don't know that
there's much choice between that and
death. Lettish prisons are not meant
for rest cures.
And WHY'S boss. charitable soul, had
caused an announcement to be made
/ that Willy was not associated with the
firm at the time Of the highly regret
able incident.
II had 1t coming to me-" Willy said
alphabetically when showed him this.
Tor he had to learn of his dismissal
You haven't seen Moonbeam, have
you?"
1t was no use my swearing at him. I
could see Willy wanted to cry.
TO make things worse. WHY'S refuge
IN the Sums wasn't quite as safe as it
seemed. Prying neighbors had begun TO
TAX. So, in desperation, packed Willy
on to my own apartment, thinking that
at least whatever happened I would be
present TO witness and TO help
Several days later my door bell JAM
gled violently.
willy" she exclaimed IT must see
himl"
She came very close to me. could
see that there were shadows under her
eyes. But she still wore her Jewels, all
or them. And they flashed in my eyes
as she pleaded:
rs he safeP What is he doing? You
must help him. Please. pleaSet"
There were tears of helplessness in
her eyes. I abandoned hope of under
standing her. but vaguely wondered
what game she was playing.
Now. look here" ] said, you might
as well understand that Willy is In a
lot OF trouble, Even II this fiddler gets
well. there's prison for Willy, and that
means his finish"
Y know It'll I know It'll" she walled.
and her bejeweled hands tremhled.
But what shall do?"
shrugged my shoulders.
Il went to see Mischa-the violinist. !"
she said quickly
Yes, / know you did"
He was angree-So angre." she ig-
nored my jibe. But begged him.
got down on my knees. He said he
would make no trouble II Willy will give
him $1,000"
"Oh. he did, did hep" I looked at
Moonbeam shrewdly. So that was It'll
well, Moonbeam, you go tell your vio-
linist that Willy hasn't got 5000 ru-
bles. He's broke He's lost his Job"
"But-but thought he was rich."
Moonbeam stammered.
well. he hasn't got a cent" I
snapped.
Moonbeam's lovely eyes rested on her
ieweled wrists.
"But how" she demanded.
"Oh. he was good guy when he
had It," said. but she didn't catch
the Broadwayism,
Her lovely eyes now blazed with
anger.
"Then what did he mean by telling
me he was rich? Presents, champagne,
everything And he lies to me, He lies
to mel He Is . fool.
nodded In agreement.
II hate such man." Moonbeam
stormed on. "A man who lies To me
llesl"
She almost shrieked the word.
Then Willy. who'd heard every word.
came out OF the closet and tried to say
something. But Moonbeam raced past
him. ! heard the front door slam, Very
deliberately, Willy went 10 the sideboard
and poured himself stiff drink.
Then he laughed discordantly. while
/ tried 10 talk sense TO him.
I WAS still at Il several hours later,
when the door bell tangled again.
tried To shoe Willy back into the closet,
No" said Willy ohstinately, III that's
the police, I'm receiving today"
went 10 the door myself. But II was
Moonbeam She ignored me and raced
down the corridor l followed her,
"Willyl" she called and ran to him
and embraced him with Slavic warmth,
Darling Willy
But willy, rs II frozen. stared down
at her.
She tried to kiss him
II have been 10 the hospital" she
babbled II have paid lie win drop
the charges, You are free. have
paid"
what do YOU mean~-paide" de-
manded the literal-minded Willy, How
did YOU pay hlmP"
She showed her hands bare OF all
Jewels
"The rings. the bracelet"
Then she pointed 10 her throat,
THE necklace"
And then To her trim ankle,
The beautiful beautiful ankiet,"
Then back to her bosom,
And the beautiful, beautiful, oeauu-
ilil lavailier,"
Her Voice vas sad,
u loved them So" she walled,