Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-07
~ ALMA SIOUX ScAReERRY,. AUTHOR oF'MAXE Up'tTc. =

had been drinking with the hand
some illustrator. That was why she
was penSive.
What is that for7" Vivian pushed
the sizzling drink away, but Celeste
pressed il on her.
1T ees fine for madame. She will
not have headaches from blues.
Pleasel"
Vivian drained It, not ~suspecting
its usefulness. and was lost in a
sleepy. delightfully."- rested feeling
when Cuddles rushed In a few min
utes later. Celeste had massaged
her until tingled, and she lay on her
pale green silk draperies in her
stunning white negligee looking very
much like a pretty picture. Cuddles
stared al her and sighed enviously.
"Darned. you ole lucky thingi You
make me feel like going out and rob-
bing a bank"
Il wish TO heaven you were IN my
place. II you envy me" Vivian told
her In no uncertain terms, and sank
into an air of depression.
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feel so gay about IL herself. Her
heart ached for Vivian. Just as
Kent seemed to be getting really in
terested in her-she could notice a
difference in his manner-Dovie
Jansen had TO turn up.
What kills me" Pat unused later,
lis that Count Won Pepper isn't with
her. Maybe the evening paper will
have something about it. II ought
to be here now
Vivian called Celeste and sent her
to see.
Sure enough. There was a picture
Of Dovie on the front page. She
had arrived with her mother or the
early morning train. A reporter had
happened TO be az the train and had
been informed by the charming, IA
nous local belle"
nv husband. the count. has big
business dealings 10 take care Of and
could not possibly come To America
now. He plans TO follow in a few
weeks"
Il don't believe it," Cuddles ex-
ploded when she read the Times
Democrat. Don't think for one lit
tie minute that a European count is
going to come to this little burg.
There Is a very dark gentleman
somewhere in the woodpile. She has
| another reason for coming back
here"
Vivian sat ND suddenly.
"Oh. Pat. do YOU think 50? Do
YOU think" She hesitated, but Pat
took IN her thought.
We'll. / wouI1n't be surprised
what I think I think we've got TO
figure out what she is thinking. But
I do really think that she must
have heard Of the will Of Kent's
grandfather-and that she never
would have come back here after
marrying nobility for anything but
something very important. She isn't
the sort TO get homesick for the old
homestead"
Tits Kent. then" Vivian sank
back In the pillows. And she is aft
or his monev Listen. Pat" her eyes
suddenly filled. She hardly knew
whether to reveal SO much to Pat
or not. But she did not doubt her
lovality. II don't expect to be
really married to Kent-to ever be
his wife in the true sense Of the
/ word"
Pat gave a sharp exclamation.
You're not-really living with
Kent" She was sorry in a minute.
But It had been forced out Of her.
mo" Vivian's face colored. That
was our agreement. I'm not really
his wife. But" her voice suddenly
s III die before I'll see that
brazen little cheat get him or his
money!"
Pat had never seen quiet, subdued
Vivian in a fighting mood. She was
glad. and decided 70 encourage 1t.
en- say SO. baby" she flared back.
"if you let her walk on you or get
Kent after the dirty trick she pulled
YOU are not the girl I think you are.
I'll lose my respect for you
Pat was dying to ask questions
about the marriage Arrangement
But she knew It would not he good
taste. Then she thought Of Mann
Barlow coming all the way from
New York 10 see Vivian. and a puz-
hled little frown auDaared between
her eyes. She hoped Vivian wouldn't
get mixed up with him.
Il flew TO Salina and back with