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, MIR.
Ward. And Mr.. Jordan"
There were "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 tol" 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
ing away in the crowd.
will you dance. Miss MITCHELL"
She could see Tod and Eve across
the room. Ewes head was close TO
Tod's shoulder. A wave of anger
passed w the girl. She told her
self IL 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 were first to return TO the
table. Eve and Tod appeared a
minute later. Eve was laughing and
Jcrdan's face was white. He looked
angry. He did not sit down, but
made an excuse. Something about
getting cigarets. which was ride
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"
she said. II 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.
Il gives you that innocent, childish
appearance"
But I don't want TO look child
ishl'
"Nonsensel OF course YOU do. II
fits your temperament perfectly.
You should have my name. You
kIow-the Little Eva type Don't
you think that's delightful"
Eve threw her head back and
laughed. It was a favorite gesture
= hers. throwing into profile the
fine white line Of her throat.
The girl stirred intentionally.
Really. Eve she said. do I
seer. SO awfully old-fashioned?"
Hex companion laughed again.
My dear. you're precious! One
would actually think you did it IN
consciously. OF course, I know you
don't. No one could be so angelic
IN reality. That's why ! think it so
screaming 10 see you with Tod"
Celia Strengthened.
You seem TO know Tod Jordan
rather we'll" she said.
well L SilDutQ nope So Eve
glanced about her casually. then
lowered her voice. He wants me
T. marry him. Sometimes I don't
know-of purse I've never been
really happy with Courtney"
You divorce2' in
voluntarily Celia drew back. well
why not? They're good this season
And Tod really Is a love- Look"
Evelyn put her finger n the widest,
most dazzling of the bracelets on
her arm. II was a woven band OF
diamonds and sapphires. a blaze
Of white fire and blue radiance.
Tod gave u 10 me-" Eve said
softly. mo wonder I'm wild about
himl'
Celia looked away. In one crash
her dream castle had fallen. Tod
in love with Evel The bracelet.
Tod in love with Evel But it
couldn't be-
She could not trust herself 70
speak.
Here comes Tod now" Celia