The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-10-12

Bcb IS your 1TIcIlQ, DOD S6pldlIlSO
"Of course; I knew that" she re-
piled serenely, "but loyalty is such
complex commodity. One owes a
bit of it to oneself, no?"
Then you have no scruples about
it2 Not even the fact that you are
her guest?"
Dear boy"-She delighted in the
use of these words that made her
appear SO much more sophisticated
and knowing than the young man
she addressed them TOT shall do
nothing underhand. That, I think,
covers the ethics in the case"
Then let's dance" Bob requested.
Shallimar rose slowly to her feet.
Their eyes met, and she understood
that he was acknowledging her
strength. In his arms, she did not
disappoint him.
He willingly gave reinS to his
imagination and tried to become
aroused to tender feeling for her.
But there was no flicker Of the
grand passion.
Beautiful she was, and a satisfy
ing dance partner, but he had to
admit that he could not plunge into
even and infatuation for her. But
it might come" he persisted in
thinking. And all the while not
believing himself.
Shallimar did her best. Bob was
gallant enough to hide from her his
real feeling, which was fast becom-
ing one Of mild revulsion. He was
doggedly determined to 60 through
with the thing.
If one could get out Of love on
the rebound he meant to rebound.
And keep on rebounding even if
it hurts"
Suddenly, from Shallimar: Have
you thought" she asked, that one
hopeless love is as painful as
another? Have you considered that,
Bob?"
Il can't ever love anyone else SO
much as 1 love Helen" he an
Swered, and Shallimar felt that he
spoke a truth In spite of the gen.
orally fatuous character Of the re-
mark.
There's this, too" she took up
a little later; I'VE can't get far with
this thing unless Helen invites me
to remain at Bramblewood. I don't
mind giving up the trip to Canada.
Was going up to see my Aunt Kate,
but she has neuritis and doesn't
really want me anyhow"
II believe you're clever enough to
manage to wiggle an invitation out
of Helen"
Shallimar f1ared a bit at that.
do you realize that you're asking
a lot from me?" she snapped.
You started it Bob reminded
her.
so I did" she was fair enough
to admit. We'll, shall we say we're
engaged? Then I can tell Helen it
would break my heart to leave"
CHE was laughing at him but
~ Bob souirmed just the same
Lets not lie" he evaded.
o0O gOu Will give yum SCl4 every
chance to learn to love me, won't
you?" she pressed. You will spend
every free moment you have with
me?"
Yes"
To keep his promise. they stayed
until the dancing was over for the
night at the clubhouse, and drove
home through the morning mist
that hung over the banks of the
river like a cloud
Il wonder If I can get in with
out waking the house?" Shallimar
unused when her eyes CHANGED to fall
upon the small clock in the car.
Don't try" Bob said shortly.
"Oh. so you want Helen to know
what time I get imp"
Bob was ashamed at once of his
pettiness. Driving in Helen's car
had wakened bitter feelings in him
II really don't think she ought
to be disturbed again tonight"
Shallimar remarked carelessly.
"Again?" Bob questioned.
Something happened before din
ner that upset her. She wouldn't
tell me what 1t was. A telephone
call. For a while she was deeply
agitated. then she seemed to put 1t
out of her mind and when your
sister arrived she was as gay as
ever. Helen isn't exactly exu5erant,
v know"
Bob made no reply. Undoubtedly.
he was thinking. Helen had heard
form the man she had promised to
marry. But No matter what had
passed between them he was GER
tain Helen did not love him sufii-