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

ness and il was always embarrass-
ing for Barney 10 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
Segment and 1 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 ab1ut
that. All my fault You see 4 "
keep us chasing in and out OF ESn
SO much. I've been meaning To
call YOU up, but somehow I didn't
get to IT,"
His tom was unconvincing. but
Celia overlooked that. She said
slowly, half smiling:
We'll. you might ask when you're
going 70 see me again
Barney grinned.
I'D like 10 see you tonight
il weren't for the Communists
Some sort of Red rally down or
Fourteenth street that the office
thinks is worth my valuable time
Are you going 10 make pic
tures?"
Yes. It's likely to bus. into
riot. That's why I'm to be there"
"Oh, Barney. maybe it'll be dan
gerousl"
He laughed.
Nothing like that. child. Those
guys 90 in for lots OF oratory. but
that's about all. Maybe you'll ses
some Of my pictures in tomorrow:
papers
III look only Il scares me Il
think OF you going TO such places.
"Say-if that's all I had to WORRY
about Why, this will be jus
nothing at all. Don't give 1t
thought. Honestly. / will try Il
call you up during the next few
days. Maybe we can get together
for dinner or see a show
I'D love that. Barney"
We'll, I'll telephone. Got to bt
going now So long"
Celia entered the building ano
ironu tho hrlI fo- the erava,1p CT.
felt happier than she had been FOL
days. Barney was willing to b.
friends again. As the lift bore hel
upward she hunmed a tune under
her breath.
Mrs. Parsons apartment was or
the 22d floor. 1t faced westward
with a magnificent view of the
cross-town skyline from the win.
dows of the living room. Tn,
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 hanging Of eggshell gauze a
the windows.
Celia let herself in. She pulled
off her hat. rated her hair int
place and walked into the Twins
room.
oh. here you are" Evelyr
greeted her. I've just sent Ros,
to bring tea. MY dear. I'm simpl,
exhausted I've been in every sho,
on 57th street looking for thos.
ribbon sandals Fannie told m,
about. You know she said she &C
them at Bendel's. but that can't b.
true. because they told me the
haven't even ordered any. 7 don
know how I'm to get them. I sim
ply went everywhere
Couldn't YOU have them made?'
We'll. I'm going tomorrow t
HarriSon's. They made those blu,
pumps everyone thinks I boueh
abroad" Evelyn sank back agains
the divan. I'm so worn out I'v,
telephoned 7 won't be able to gc
10 the Parkers' this evening Thevl
have to get someone else to max
UP 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. ! went TO the park anc
then I got to looking in shoD win
dows and forgot all about thu
time
The maid appeared with a large