The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-18

/ phaSlZed the luSCeT OF Jl1OSe really
beautiful brown eyes. When her eyes
spoke no one thought much about
Margaret Rogers other features,
which were not particularly good
though neither we're they particu-
larly irregular.
She was pale and there was a
fervor about her manner in con-
trast to the mans cool aloofness.
Margaret" he exclaimed. Then
the high color in his cheeks dark
ened. "Yes-yes, of course. You've
changed" he added.
Shall we find somewhere to
/ talk?"' the woman asked.
He led the way into lounge ad-
joining the lobby. 1t was deserted
except for a young woman reading
a newspaper. Mitchell pointed out
two chairs in the distant corner.
They moved over to them and sat
down.
This will do" Margaret agreed.
Eyes, I've changed. You have
changed. too, John"
mo doubt Well, its been a. long
time" he seemed embarrassed,
dropped the sentence and hurried
on. I'm fatter. Don't get as much
golf as I used to. Ought to have
more exercise. But I feel pretty
we'll just the same"
You look WE'LL"
Think SOP" John Mitchell eyed
his companion closely. Il wouldn't
have known you, Margaret
Tn not surprised. I didn't ex-
pect you to-"
wouldn't have known you'll
Mitchell repeated as though trying
to convince himself of surprising
truth.
Hadn't We better-get at what
you came to talk about?'
TINE man nodded. The mask
i like expression settled over
his face again.
I want Celia" he said abrupt
ly. He said it as a man accus-
toned to taking the things he de-
sired.
Margaret Rogers lips quivered
but with an effort she kept them
firm. i don't know" she be-
gan.
Mitchell broke in ruthlessly.
ITS the only thing for the
child" he insisted. You ought to
see that What can you give her?
What future have you planned for
her here? She's finished high school.
Seventeen-almost a young woman.
What's she going to do now?"
Margaret was swift in her own
defense.
"Celia's been happy she de-
fed him.
He scof1ed.
shes a child. Now she needs
to learn the world. Is she talent
ed? I'll give her training in the
finest schools in this country or
in Europe.
If she want society I'll take care
of that, too. can do it. I can
/ give her everything in the world she
needs! Margaret, don't you seq"
schools and money aren't every
thing" the woman countered. Il
want her to have a chance for hap
pinesS. I want her to be safe!"
She put her hand to her face,
but John Mitchell did not notice
the quick motion. He did not no
tice that when Margaret's hand
dropped the fingers we're wet with
teardrops.
1T can all be arranged very
easily Mitchell was saying. I'm
in New York now. Moved there
two months ago"
+ He mentioned the name of all
immensely respected legal firm with
which he was affiliated. "Of course
I still have interests in Chicago. but
this new connection means I'll spend
most of my time in New York.
But what about Celia?"
i've arranged everything,
Mitchell insisted. She'll stay with
my mother in the old Grammercy
Square place. I'm there. too. Mother
may be getting old. but no one could
launch a girl socially better than
she can.
Mother knows every one. She'll
introduce her to the right people
In the fall I'll send Celia to Eu-
rope
The whirlvind of plans was too
much for Margaret Rogers.
But. don't know" she fall
tered. Il haven't said"
You haven't said you'll let her
come, but you'll do it. Great heav-
ensl What can you offer to COM
pare with this?"
i can't offer anything" said
Margaret through firm lips. except
what I've given her all her life.
I'm will to work for her. I'm will
ing to do anything to make her
happy
Then that's the answer" the
man said, elated
rs it?r tho woman asked gravely-
Arr vou4o sure2"