Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-27
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Frederick. I've run into some
people I know. Miss Mitchell, Mr..
Ward. And Mr.. Jordan"
There we're ''how-do-you-do's" and
then the youth known as Frederick
sat down. He was mildly good look
ing in a way which did not differ
entiate him from hundreds Of other
young men.
That's good music" Tod Jordan
said. He appeared III at ease. Shall
We dancer"
I'D love to-" Eve was on her feet
a. once. Celia glanced up startled.
She was sure Tod had not meant
TO ask Eve to dance the first dance
with him. Already they were NOV
iIg away in the crowd.
viii you dance. Miss MITCHELL"
She could see Tod and Eve across
the room. Ewes head was close 70
Tcd's shoulder. A wave Of anger
passed over the girl. She told her
self it was not jealousy. Eve had no
right TO make such an exhibition of
herself. Eve was married and should
leave Tod Jordan alone.
Celia scarcely thought about the
young man she was dancing with.
He was a satisfactory partner. Their
steps matched. but Celia was pre-
occupied.
They we're first to return TO the
table Eve and Tod appeared a
minute later. Eve was laughing and
Jordan's face was white. He looked
angry. He did not sit down. but
made an excuse Something about
getting cigarets. which was ridic-
ulous because the waiter would have
brought them.
Eve eyed the young mans back
a. he disappeared. Then her lips
set in a hard line.
Bow yourself out, Frederick. 7
she said. Il want to talk to Celia
"Oh. but Eve
She favored him with a smile
dangerously sweet. Run along"
Frederick Ward rose and moved
away.
Now then" Eve said, turning
her smile on Celia. we can talk
How well you are looking tonight.
my dear
I'm glad you think So"
"Oh. you look marvellous. You
should always wear white. darling
I: gives you that innocent, childish
appearance
But I don't want to look child
ishl'
"Nonsensei OF course you do. II
fits your temperament perfectly.
You should have my name. You
klow-the Little Eva type Don't
you think that's delightful?"
Eve threw her head back and
laughed. II was a favorite gesture
e hers. throwing into profile the
FINE white line of her throat.
The girl stirred intentionally.
Really. Eve" she said, do I
SEER 80 awfully old-fashioned?"
Hex companion laughed again.
My dear. you're preciousi One
would actually think you did II un-
consciously. OF course. ! know you
don't. No one could be SO angelic
IN reality. That's why I think 1t so
screaming 10 see you with Tod"
Celia Strengthened.
You seem to know Tod Jordan
rather we'll" she said.
WE'LL 4 SIlDltG nope So Eve
glanced about her casually. then
lowered her voice. He wants me
T. marry him. Sometimes I don't
know-of course I've never been
really happy with Courtney"
You mean-a divorce?" IN
voluntarily Celia drew back. We'll.
why not? They're good this season.
And Tod really Is a love- Look"
Evelyn put her finger n the widest.
most dazzling or the bracelets on
her arm. II was a woven band Of
diamonds and sapphires, a blaze
Of white fire and blue radiance.
Tod gave IL to me-" Eve said
softly. No wonder I'm wild about
him.
Celia locked away. In one crash
her dream castle had fallen Tod
III love with Evel The bracelet.
Tod in love with Evei But II
couldn't be-
She could not trust herself to
speak.
Here comes Tod nov. Celia