The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-03
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John Mitchell was on his feet.
He crossed the Office, turned and
strobe back.
Tell me what you heard over
againl" he exclaimed.
Mrs. Parsons repeated the story.
There we're a few sly illusions to
the ingratitude Of young girl who
could impose upon the trust and
kindness of such a father.
Constantly Evelyn repeated that
she herself did not want to believe
the evidence. She had loved Celia
like daughter. That was why she
could not look on and let the girl
ruin her life.
What 1 can't understand" Eve
Ign said in her soft voice, is why
she shouldn't have brought the
young man to the apartment and
introduced him, instead Of nesting
HMM a park
You know I've done everything
to encourage her confidence. OF
course it it's some one she met
through Jordan that might explain
it. Celia knows I was aware you had
forbidden her to see him. Oh, do
hope it's nothing dreadful"
Mitchell clapped his hand down
on the desk.
IF Celia's broken her word to
me-" he declared darkly, shes go
ing to pay for it. I gave her warn
ingl"
Evelyn touched a dainty hand
kerchief to her eyes.
But you mustn't be hard on
her." she begged. "She does seem
to be such a sweet child After all,
I'm sure she can't have meant any
wrong"
Crafty she shot a quick glance
at Mitchell and then added, per
haps Celia's not to blame. Do you
think possibly it might be-her
mothers influence?"
what do you mean by that?"
Mrs. Parsons eyes were down.
cast. "I-know her mothers story,
John. I was only wondering If it's
true that blood will tell Celia
is her daughter as well as yours,
you know"
When she glanced up she saw
that John Mitchell had sunk back
in his chair. He looked like man
in torment. Evelyn remained 81
lent, but suddenly Mitchell aroused
himself.
did you speak to Celia about
this?" he asked.
ooh, mol 1 thought that would
be your place, John"
Perhaps it's not, so bad as 1t
looks. There may be some expla-
nation. I'll come with you now
and ask her"
Mrs. Parsons interrupted.
you've said the very thing I
hope" she said, that there is an
explanation. But it seems to me
there's a better way to be sure.
Celia said she would meet this man
at 3:15 at Central park plaza. If
you could arrange to be there you'd
soon learn the truth. Since you've
told me what a dangerous charac-
ter Jordan is, I can't help worrying
for fear this may be an accomplice.
Don't you think you should go
YOURSELF"
Mitcbmell NODDED in agreement.
You're right.
"Then I'll leave you now. You're
busy man, I know, and I must
be on my way
But before Evelyn rose she put
hand on the mans arm.
1.-THE child is dear to me" she
said softly. VERY dear. But,
John, it means even more to me to
understand what you're suffering.
Oh, I do pray Celia hasn't proved
unworthy Of you! do hope she
hasn't harmed the Mitchell name!
You see, I couldn't bear to have
it happen again. I couldn't bear
to have your heart broken!'
EVELYN'S low voice held more
| T. than tenderness. No man could
have mistaken its meaning.
Mitchelps hand covered hers
Thanks" he said huskily. "Some
day I'm going to be able to tel
you all you've meant to me"
But if this thing is true" the
woman persisted. and Celia has
broken her word, will you send hel
away?'
The mans face colored darby. at
may be best" he said. We'll see.'
Evelyn pressed his arm lightly anc
without another word departed.
After she had gone, Mitchell sat
frowning for a moment, then picked
up the manuscript before him. Five
minutes later he cast the sheet
aside, arose, took his hat and left
the building.
A T / o'clock Evelyn and Celia
| IN had lunch together. Mrs. Par
sons said nothing of her morning
errand. She announced that she
had to be at a dress shop for a
fitting at 2:30.
The black MORE which she has
ordered was not coming along at
all &C She Wantad it,