The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-19

you will have to go with Bar
ney some other time. I want you
here tonight"
Cant I stay Just little while
and be excused?'
Mrs. Rogers shook her head.
mo. Celia. Not this evening
Don't ask il"
There was silence after that
Celia had been in the house all day.
She wanted to see the picture and
her mothers firm insistence seemed
an affront to 17-year- old dignity.
What time is he cOming?"
Eight O'Clock I'm sorry to in
terfere with your pleasure, but,
really. dear, I have reasons.
The cloud passed from Celia's face
as quickly as 1t had appeared. She
slipped around the table, kissed her
mothers cheek and laughed.
"All right Your pride and JOY
will stay right here beside you.
When Barney comes III tell him
the party's off
THERE was a great deal to be
i done to get the apartment in
order for company The dishes
were carried from the table Celia
washed and wiped them while Mrs.
Rogers hustled about with a dust
cloth, setting furniture at different
angles, converting the dining room
back into a living room.
It's after n" her daughter re-
minded her presently.
That's all right I'm almost
through, now You'd better start
dressing"
DO you think Mr. Mitchell will
stay very long?" Celia paused in the
doorway to inquire
Il don't know"
isn't it funny you never men
toned him before?" the girl per-
sisted.
OH guess I just didn't happen
to. Go Oh, Celia. Get ready"
The girl had just slipped the rose
frock over her head when Mrs.
Rogers raised the lid OF the old
trunk and began fumbling through
the upper tray. She drew out her
Jewel box.
"Here-Celia, I want you to wear
this"
1t was the little gold locket
Celia never had seen her mother
wear the trinket nor had Margaret
Rogers ever offered it to her daugh-
ter before The locket hung on a
narrow black ribbon and Margaret
tied it about the girls throat.
Celia turned to catch a view in
the mirror. She felt her mothers
arms flung suddenly about her.
"Darling-we've been happy to-
gether-haven't we?" Margaret
murmured brokenly.
Why, of course! OF course we
have"
so many things other girls have
that you've missed" the mother
went on. But you'll have them
too. Celia!'
The girl drew away. cycling her
mother curiously. 1t was odd for
Margaret Rogers to show such emo
ton.
"Here-let me help you dress" the
girl said She began to undo
fasteners of her mothers gown.
Five minutes later a shrill whistle
came from downstairs.
That's Barney" Celia said. I'll
run down and tell him I can't
come"
She had not attempted the new
couture. The brown curls framed
the girls face as usual. The
bright dress added color to her
cheeks and her eyes we're shining
as she hurried down the stairs.
Hello, Barney"
The young mans greeting was
/ second whistle. low. intended to ex-
press amazement
"Sa-ay!" Shields exclaimed.
Somebody's looking pretty swell.
I didn't by mistake ask you to dine
at the Ritz Carlton, did II"
"Of course Don't you remem-
Der? I'm terribly sorry though. 1
can't go"
He thought it was part of the
joke.
And why not. oh. maiden fair?''
Because mothers got company
coming. Really. I'm serious. Bar
ney mean I can't go to the NOV
les with you. She only told me at
dinner time. tried to beg of, but
its no use"
Cant you stay a while and then
duck out?"
MO. thought of that. too. It's
IN some friend Of mothers she
hasn't seen for years and she says
I've got to be there"
Has your company come yet7"
NO"
Well, YOU could hop in the car
and drive around a couple Of blocks
couldn't you? Gosh. I'd like 70 see
you for q minute or two and We
can't very well talk here
Celia hesitated She glanced Up