Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-04

ness and ii was always embarrass-
ing for Barney to show emotion.
He changed the conversation to
something about a building they
were passing.
When they were in front Of the
apartment where Evelyn Parsons
lived Celia said with an effort:
Went you come up and meet
Mrs. Parsons? She's the friend
I'm staying with"
Shields shook his head.
Thanks" he said. III have to
be getting along. Got a night as
signment and | want to drop in at
the office to see the boss" Still he
hesitated.
Why didn't you answer my
note?" the girl asked.
That? Oh, say. I'm sorry about
that. All my fault! You see they
keep us chasing in and out of town
so much. I've been meaning 10
call you up, but somehow I didn't
get to it,"
His ton. was unconyincing. but
Celia overlooked that. She said
slowly. half smiling:
Well. you might ask when you're
going to see me again"
Barney grinred.
I'D like 10 see you tonight
IL weren't for the Communists.
Some sort Of Red rally down on
] EnrlWFGnnfh Cfrnnf that sk@ A<Fs0n
thinks is worth my valuable time
Are you going to make pic
tures?"
Yes. It's likely to bust into a
riot That's why I'm to be there"
oh, Barney, maybe it'll be dan
gerouslr
He laughed.
Nothing like that. child. Those
guys 20 in for lots Of oratory. but
that's about all. Maybe you'll see
some Of my pictures in tomorrow's
papers,
I'll looki Only it scares me to
think OF you going to such places
"Say-if that's all l had to worry
about! Why. this will be Just
nothing at all. Don't give it a
thought. Honestly. / will try to
call you up during the next few
days. Maybe we car get together
for dinner or see A show"
I'D love that. Barney"
We'll. Ill telephone. Go. to be
going now. So long"
Celia entered the building and
rang the bell for the elevator. She
felt happier than she had been for
days. Barney was willing 10 DC
friends again. AS the lift bore her
upward she hummed a tune under
her breath.
Mrs. Parsons apartment was or
the 22d floor. II faced westward
with A magnificent view Of the
crosS-town skyline from the w4r-
dows Of the living room. The
rooms were furnished in ultra mod
ern manner. Squat. dark wOOder
tables and cabinets. low chairs anc
divans upholstered in blue and sill
yer. curious metallic ornament.
and haDginT Of eggshell gauze al
the windows.
Celia let herself in. She pulled
off her hat. matted her hair int
place and walked into the livinr
room.
"Oh. here YOU arei' Evelyr
greeted her. I've Just sent Ros,
to bring tea. NV dear. I'm simply
exhausted I've been in every shor
on 57th street looking for those
ribbon sandals Fannie told mt
about. You know she said she &c.
them at Bendel's. but that can't b:
true. because they told me the,
haven't EEL ordered any. I dom
know how I'm 10 get them. I sim,
ply went everywherei"
Couldn't YOU have them made?'
We'll. I'm going tomorrow Il
Harrison's. They made those blu,
pumps everyone thinks / bough.
abroad" EVELYN sank back agains
the divan. I'm so worn out I've
teleDhoned 7 won't be able 10 gc
70 the Parkers' this evening. They'll
have to get someone else TO max,
ID the table. I couldn't possibl,
plav bridget"
I'm glad we're going TO have
tea" Celia said. I'D like some
too"
Have you been walking?"
Eyes. I went to the park anc
then / got to looking in shop win
dows and forgot all about the
time
The maid appeared with a large