The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-01-21

She strolled into the living room
casually and stopped in the door
way. one hand resting on her hip.
Did you want to see me. OAR
lingo" she asked, resting languid,
smiling eyes on Knight.
Yes, did,
Tony had moved toward the
reading table and was extracting a
cigaret from large silver box.
Put that cigaret down and come
into the study" her father con
tinued sharply. I've got a num-
Der of things to settle with you,
young lady, and we're going to set
tie them now!"
Tony hesitated. Then, smiling
sWeetly, she replaced the cigaret in
the case and followed Knight into
the small room which was known
as his study.
The door closed behind them.
JUDITH was worried. 1t was not
y often her husband used such a
harsh tone with any one. She was
worried, too, because she had no
idea to what lengths the younger
girls foolhardiness might have led.
Dinner was kept waiting that eve
ming
It was nearly 7 o'clock before
the study door opened and Arthur
knight and his daughter reap
peared. They came oIt with Tony's
arm about her father, her dark
head cuddling to his shoulder. Both
were smiling and they looked as
though the interview had been a
love feast.
Tony maintained the pose of f1lial
devotion and sweetness throughout
the evening meal. She remained
with Judith and Arthur when coffee
was served in the living room,
lowering about her father. bringing
him his pipe. the evening news
paper, and placing an ash tray at
convenient reach.
Judith marveled at the change.
At length Tony suggested hest
family:
Father, darling. I just wish I
could stay home this EVENING" I'd
have managed to some way if only
Id known you and Judith would
be here.
But Caroline Mitchell asked me
to make fourth at bridge with her
and her parents so 1 suppose I'll
really have to go. I'm dreadfully
sorry!"
Mitchell" knight asked. Caro-
line Mitchell? Oh, yes, remember
just couple blocks down the
street. Well, get in early. Tony.
Remember we're through with all
this whoopee-making and late
hours"
Yes, father. I'll be home early.
Tony disappeared for wraps and
presently was back again. She was
wearing the gray fur coat and a
bright red beret hid her hair.
"Bye-bye," she called gayily from
the hallway. Then the door closed
upon her.
Judith hardly could resist asking
questions. but she forced herself to
wait. Arthur would tell her all
about it, given his time
He did. Tony had been gone only
4 few minutes before the man set
tied back comfortably in his chair,
removed his pipe from his lips
blew the smoke swirling toward the
ceiling
You know. Tony's really a sweet
KID" he sold his wife. Crazy little
rascal has been getting into scrapes
al her life, but she never means
anything by it. Now take this row
with Helena"
Tonys Aunt Helena had written
her brother very pointedly, it
seemed. She had said that the
width OF the Atlantic ocean was
none too broad as a barrier between
herself and the niece she had 50
recently been chaperoning.
She had even implied that Tony's
sscapades, eliminating in an affair
with a good-for-nothing named
Mickey Mortimer. were the talk of
the American colony and disgrace
on the family honor.
A UNIT HELENA had wound up
IA with the declaration that not
Tor love or money would she under
take responsibility for Tony knight
again.
But that's all right" Arthur
pointed out to Judith. Because
I've persuaded the kid to stay right
here all winter. Homes the place
for her. you know, and now you're
here, Judith, you can look after
her. oh. know. II has To be done