Evening star., 1928-11-18

assured himself with great vehemence,
after their last quarrel.
He had held to that determination
through 45 hours. Then, In spite of his
pride, he had called Eileen's home num-
Der and had asked for her.
Miss Ridgeway? Oh, she's gone
away somewhere" he was informed.
mo, she didn't leave any address. She
said she'd be gone a month, perhaps"
Jimmy was simply stunned. Then,
craving air, he had automaticlly
achieved 1t. Eventually his brain had
cleared.
Well. he was through with her. Alb
solutely. This was all in his mind,
working like yeast, when mysterious
wire was delivered to him. This read:
Please meet train from Boston ar
irving La Sale Street Station at 7:30
tonight. Have heard you highly
recommended as careful and consci-
entious driver and may be able TO throw
considerable employment your way"
~
TT had been signed Sarah Ames
= Thaxter It was. therefore, for
Sarah Ames Thaxter. age uncertain and
appearance as nebulous. that Jimmy's
eyes-grim eyes they were-searched as
the train pulled in.
1T will be a perfect scream" Sally
was assuring Eileen. Remember, you
are to point out Jimmy and I'll point
out Gerry. Then I'll go to Jimmy and
you go to Gerry-only don't you dare
let him kiss you"
So Sally had planned 1t. Nor was
that all Sally had planned
You don't know how much envy
you" she said to Eileen wistfully as
they neared Chicago. You've had
such an interesting life. Always your
own boss. able to do what you want to.
earning your own way. will you let
me be bridesmaid at your wedding?"
I'D love it-nothing nnore-if-H
there is a wedding" nlurnured Eileen.
deeply touched. you forgot that
Jimmy may have changed his mind.
Sally looked her over. Don't be a
sill" she commanded. Because he'll
change 1t back quick enough the min
ute he sees you"
The train was pulling into the sta
ton now.
Sally said quickly, Remember, you
point out Jimmy and I'll point out
Gerry and-weIl fool them both"
And so they might have. except that
Sally, instead of pointing out Gerry,
went to him as straight as a iloming
pigeon to its loft the moment she
caught sight of him.
"Oh, Gerry" she all but sobhed, her
arms around his neck. DO you still
love me?"
Love you?" he exploded.
Even Even, II I'm disinherited = dis
You're not disowned-I own YOU"
he reminded her stanchly.
Eileen was quite forgotten But then
Eileen had temporarily forgotten Sally.
too, the moment she had seen Jimmy.
She sped toward him. "Oh, JIMMY"
Sne oreathed. as she caught sight of
his face. Did you miss me that
much?"
Miss you!" he breathed. He paused
and choked. Then: Where's that guy
YOU skipped of with?' he demanded
what on earth are you talking
about?" she demanded And then them
realizing what was in his mind, she
added, Why, Jimmy Sturgisl Do you
mean to say you thought that
of course not he lied quickly. q
just didn't know what had become
OF you and-the last thing I knew YOU
were going off with him and"
He got fresh and gave him the
gate" announced Eileen, very virtu-
ously. "And-oh, I've a million things
to tell you. You won't believe half of
them. but--you've got your car, haven't
Jimmy with never a thought Of
Sarah AmeS Thaxter, assured her he
had.
Seated beside him. Eileen was silent
Tor second. She drew a deep breath
and then:
II guess it's true" she murmured,
Home is where the heart is"
'Do-do you mean that?" he asked.
II guess, when I tell you where
I've been and what I've passed up.
you'H say do" she replied and she
told him
"YoG-you mean to say you passed
up chance for million?" he gasped
incredulously.
Well, her own grandmother did"
Eileen reminded him. IAN for a little
three-room apartment. She glanced at
him, misty-eyed. "Do-do you know of
any nice little three-room apartments?"
she asked.
do -" he retorted. There's one
I've ached to show you It's"
Lets so see It," she suggested inn
Their eyes met and their lips, as he
stole swift. audacious kiss.
"GraciousP, gasped Eileen: Didn't
you see that traffic cop signal stomp
Did he?" replied Jimmy. Unper-
turbed. he drew a prodigious breath and
added. I'D like to see anybody try to
stop me now!"
Eileen did not answer him-but her
eyes did
CcopyriEht. 1927