The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-24


too, he reflected, noting the spotless
cleanliness of the little room. And
either as a result of Sally'S lack of
understanding or just with that
sudden change of mood common to
youth, he felt himself approaching
and liking the little waitress better
than ever.
II came to take you to the beach
II you still want to CO."
do II And howl Can you wait
for me to change my clothes?"
81 guess So"
She was already unbuttoning her
dress.
Ell wait out here"
''You will" she agreed. "You
didn't think was going to let you
stay In here, did you?"
Her tone implied that she expect
ed him to argue about it, but he re-
tired to the other room and began
to look over the Sunday paper,
understanding little of what he
read, so conscious was he of the
furry and rustic behind the por-
| there's.
"Howell!"
'Yes?"
"Oughtn't we take some sand
wiches?'
mo, We'll buy something out at
the beach. made $3.50 yesterday -
Gee, that's fine. I'm proud of
you, honey"
She appeared between the cur
tains, clad in a sleeveless frock of
printed silk, bUttoned down the
back.
'Fasten this for me, will you? I
can't do it without breaking my
neck"
He knew she was lying. Never
theleSs the sight of the smooth
white skin between buttons was dis
turbingly tempting. He leaned
down and pressed his lips against
the powder scented flesh.
Quick as a flash she had slapped
him in the face.
''You big bumI What do you take
me for?"
His cheeks burned. A wild prin-
tive rage urged him to seize her in
his arms. But wasn't that what she
expected him to do?
Controlling himself with an effort
he said: ct beg your pardon, NADIA
Ign. You'd better button your own
dress"
And smiled inwardly at the wave
of disappointment which swept her
face.
Don't be silly, I didn't mean any
thing"
Neither did l." he said, but
waited until with many signs and
grinaces she had completed her
toilet.
NNCE in the sun their high spir-
~ its returned. 1t was fun to
take the long street car ride to
Santa Monico, fun to rush like chill
dren into the wet sand, to shed
shoes and stockings and f1irt, shiv-
eringly, With the adventurous surf.
Madalyn's cheeks began to glow
with a rouge which was not applied.
Her black eyes danced.
Gee, this is great. Buy me
hot dog, Howell?"
They lay covered with sand, eat
ing hot dogs and drinking ginger
ale. Madalyn said she was sleepy
and crawling up until her head
rested against his shoulder closed
her eyes.
The long, beaded eyelashes lay
heavily against her cheeks. She was
breathing as regularly as d baby.
Was she asleep? Howell wondered.
And wondering drifted of by him
self, lulled by the salt sea breeze
and the gently. booming surf.
-
LIE WOKE to find that Madalyn,
l. Il regardless of onlookers, had
wriggled within his arms. And he
rose. abruptly.
Don't shake sand all over me-"
She was wide awake now. Com
planning rather bitterly about the
tar on her light colored stockings.
"Darned dirty old stuff. 1t won't
wash out either. Sit down, Howell
What's your hurry?"
THE suns gone down. It's cold"
Gee, you going to bring me out
here, then take me right homer"
Poor kidd 1t was her one day of
freedom for a month.
What do you want me to do,
Madalyn2"
Buy some popcorn and let's feed
the gulls."
Innocent enough amusement.
Long after every one else had de-