The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-01

: husband enter the room, and his
voice startled her.
"Hellol"
"Oh-why, Arthur You're early!"
Sandy was ANONYMOUSLY disre-
garded. Judith sprang to her feet
and met Knight in the middle of
the room. He was smiling and hold
ing toward her large round ivory
box tied with violet ribbons.
Eyes, ducked out little ahead
of schedule this afternoon. Here,
thought you might like some posies. -
"Oh, Arthur"
Flowers for her. Flowers from
her husband! Sandy, the dog, came
nosing up to his mistress, doubtless
wondering what in the world made
her so excited and her cheeks pink,
and why her eyes were suddenly
| SO glamorous and starry since this
man had come.
The violet ribbons dropped from
the box. The Lid came off and Jul
dith lifted away the folds OF tissue
paper. From their sheltered depths
she drew corsage of violets.
Arthur. they're beautiful. Oh,
it was dear of you to bring theml"
Like them, do your"
st love them. Arthur, they're Just
like-do you remember that other
bouquet"
He nodded.
Then suddenly, still holding her
bouquet of fragrant blossoms, Jul
dith Knight sought refuge in her
husbands arms. and hid her head
on his tweed shoulder.
But darling, you mustn't! Why
-why-!'
The girl raised her head. Tears
still fingered in her eyes, but she
was smiling and she dabbled at the
dewy lashes with q handkerchief.
ITS just-juSt because I'm happy,
Arthur"
Knights arms went around her
again. tender, but also strong and
comforting.
Then he kissed her and Judith
laughed uncertainty and admitted
she was acting like a silly child and
went to put the violets in water to
keep them fresh.
VKTHEN she returned she found
w Arthur Knight standing with
back toward her, gazing out one of
the large windows.
She went up to him and put both
hands on his shoulders. Knight
turned.
Judith" he said, I'm afraid We
haven't given you very much pleas
ure in this house"
Please don't say that!"
NO" he continued, shaking his
head. I'VE might as well face the
truth. I'm beginning to feel old,
Judith. Never realized it before
Old"
You're not old. Arthur. I won't
have you saying such things. 1t isn't
true!"
Yes" he persisted. IT'S true, all
right. Judith'-he paused watch
ing her intently-"are you sorry?"
OOTIJs
Are you sorry you married me?"
why. of course not: What makes
you talk like that? You've done
everything to make me happy, Ar
thur.
Sometimes when suddenly think
how much I have TO thank you for.
how much you've done for me, feel
I'm not half grateful enough"
He moved impatiently.
But don't want you to be CRATE
full"
She laughed at him.
"All right then, Mr.. Knight. I'm
not grateful"
He refused to be cajoled out OF
his mood.
There's one thing I want you to
promise me-" he went on. eyeing
her seriously. you've got to prom
Use, Judith"
What is it7"
81 want you to promise that if
there's ever-any one elsa
younger man-you care about,
you'll tell me-"
The girls face had paIed. For
an instant she hesitated. Then
i promise" she said solemnly.
Il promise, but there1l never be
any one elsei"
The pause that followed seemed
awkward. Sandy ended it. Evil
IDENTIFY the dog concluded he had
been ignored by these two persons
quite long enough. He had jumped
upon chair beside Judith and now
began to whimper piteously.
Look, Arthur" the girl said,