The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-24

She was just behind him now.
Celia tried to appear casual, but
her cheeks were hot. She felt as
though the eyes Of every one in the
huge gathering were turned upon
her.
Shyly she touched his arm.
Hello, Barney" the girl said.
"Why-hellol Say, this is sur
priSel" Barney Shields whipped
off his straw hat. His face was one
rudy, delighted grin. He grabbed
her hand, crushed it in his own.
rs it really you, Celia? I can
hardly believe it,"
ITS me, all right" she told him,
smiling. Il saw you from where I
was sitting. At first I wasn't sure,
but then you turned around. Bar
ney, I'm awfully glad to see you"
Never so glad to see anybody in
my lifel" the young man said en-
phaticauy. He still was holding
her hand.
But how did you happen to
be" she began.
ooh, it's a long story? I'll tell
you all about it, kid. Right now
all I can do is think how sweet
you're looking! Say, you look like
a million dollars, Ceiaw
do you really think SOP" she
asked softly.
IN say I dol"
But you didn't answer my let
ters."
Letters? I only got one. Did
you send any more? That's part of
all I've got to tell you. just wait
until you hear? I've had some
good luck, Celial"
You look as though you had.
Still, I don't see why you couldn't
write to me. You said you would,
Barney"
Eyes, I know. BN you won't care
about that after you hear what's
happened"
Men and women around them had
begun returning to their seats. 1t
was nearly time for the next race.
Celia noticed that Barney had a
camera at his side.
"Oh-are you making pictures?"
she asked.
eyes, worse luck! I'll have to be
moving in a minute. Listen, when
am going to have a chance to
talk to you? I've got lot of things
want to tell you, Celia. What are
you doing tonight?"
L couldn't see you tonight" she
said. ooh, dear, let's sec"
Can I call at your fathers
house?"
THE girl Shook her head.
a I'm not staying there any
more" she said. I'm living out on
Long island with a friend of IA
theirs. Mrs. Parsons, her name is.
You'd better let me telephone you.
Where can I reach you?"
Apex Pictures Service" He gave
her the exchange number.
Barney! You mean yours work
ing therel In New York;"
"Swe!" he said exultantly. That's
part Of what I've got to tell you"
Celia stood in the aisle, half
turned. She glanced up and saw
Tod Jordan moving toward the place
where she and Lisi had been sit
ting.
A wave of apprehension passed
over the girl. Barney must not see
Tod. She had been so excited at
finding him here she had forgotten
about Jordan.
Say" the young man beside her
drawled, you're not alone here, are
you?"
mo. I guess I'd better be get
ting back to my friends. You have
to go anyhow now, don't you?
What's the best time to call, Bar
ney?"
About the same, I guess. All
times equally bad. But they're care
full about taking messages in the
Office. If I'm not there, leave word
Ill get it all right.
I'll telephone in the morning.
Oh, I'm so glad to have seen you'll"
Believe me, I am, too. Well, so
longl"
Celia gave him a quick smile and
then mounted the steps. Her heart
was singing. All the bitter thoughts
that had come when Barney failed
to write were banished.
There must be an explanation.
Anyhow, he certainly had seemed
glad to. see her. Sight of Shields
had resurrected memories of home.
ooh, there you arel Wondered
what had become of you. Where's
Lisp" Jordan greeted her.
"She's over on the other side. Saw
her sister up above and didn't want
to be seen. Isis saving seats for
us. Shall we go?"
Its more comfortable here than
it will be over there"
But she's waiting for us, Tod"
ooh, all right"
It was a struggle making their
way through the crowded aisles.
Celia caught sight of Lists blue
handkerchief waving at them. Man
fully she was guarding a seat on.