The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-08-18
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

THE pool lay in the middle Of
i the lawn in the rear, fringed
by tall palms. And it was here that
Anne and Collins found Dan Rori-
mer. He had drawn of to himself
from the noisy group that was rang
ing the grounds, and he was stand
ing with one hand thrust deep into
a trousers pocket, while he smoked
q cigaret and gazed at the sky.
Collins approached noiselessly
said, What do the stars foretell?"
in a deep bass. and Rorimer swung
around half guilty.
This young lady" Collins said,
taking Dams arm. has been look
ing all over for you. She asked
me- he added, unheedful Of Anne'S
laughing protest. IF I wouldn't take
her by the hand and find you. -. d.
Where's Maris?"
over there" Dan nodded his
head toward the little Stucco build
ing that housed the dressing rooms.
shes picking out a bathing suit,
said she wanted to get a green one"
Collins grunted. 'Maris," he said,
would be particular about the color.
Think III go over and speak to her." y
He wandered of. singing, leaving
Anne and Rorimer alone.
Dan said, well. how do you like
the party2 Having & good time?'
And Anne nodded. Just perfect. ]
adore Mr. and Mrs. Collins, don't
you?7
He grinned and shook his head,
and told her that he was saving his
alteration for somebody else. But
/ like them fine They're great
gIys-both Of them.
What do you feel like doing,
Anne? Want 10 walk around a bit,
or sit down and wish ar the moon.
or shall We dance? Gee. I haven't
had a dance with you yet he re-
minded her.
Whose fault is that?" Anne
asked. moving toward the brink OF
the pool.
mot mine" Dan said, ranging
beside her again and holding her
arm. Oct fall in. now; you'll
spoil vour dress" And he wanted
10 know how she could expect him
to get a word in, with Maury for
ever at her heels. Il thought that
ruv never would let YOU go"
Anne sighed. 7 thought so my
self" she said. Martin Collins
saved me: I think he read the dis
tress signals in my eyes. But
vou.s she added. didn't seem to be
perishing on the vine exactly.
oh. you mean Maris Farrell?
A NNE WINTER nodded, and
N Dan laughed and started TO
say something about Maris Farrell,
but Anne interrupted him. She had
Glanced toward the house and be-
held Frank Maury walking toward
them with another man and a girl.
She could hear Maury's voice; 1t
was loud and slightly thick.
So she asked Dan to take her in
side and dance, and Dan compiled
and started of with her.
But Maury had seen them. He
detached himself from his compan-
ions and headed them of. and Dan
saw that he stood erect with some
difficulty.
Maury said. "H1o. Anne; where
have you been? I've been lookin'
everywhere. Let's you and dance
this dance"
He ignored Rorimer.
Anne said she was sorry. I've
promised this one. Mr.. Maury."
To him2" Maury indicated Rori-
mer with a gesture OF his thumb.
without even turning his head.
Dan thought: The arrogant
pupl" He said. yes. to me-" and
at his tone Anne's fingers tightened
on his arm
Maury was disposed TO argue. He
now looked at Dan for the first
time. and ne said. We'll. why don't
YOU be big-hearted and give it TO
me?"
You've no idea" Dan said. smil-
ing. how Stony-headed am. You
couldn't even buy IL"
MauTy regarded him rather stu
spidIy for a moment and then he