The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-24

Celia, DARING, he SAID, Il can
ask you TO marry me now. I've
been threshing this thing out with
myself all day. 1t wouldn't be right
to expect you to give up all the
luxuries your father can give you
for-well, it wouldn't be much more
than poverty.
I'm going to get a raise pretty
soon. 1 talked to the boss about it
a while ago. And I'm going to work
hard. I'll be thinking about you
every minute. I'll be working for
you. Do you-do you think you
could wait for me? Could you do
that?"
I'll wait"
you darling!"
It was a precious moment, more
priceless because even as they
pledged their love these two faced
separation.
Celia" Shields said after a time,
maybe you won't feel this way
after you've been gone while.
Maybe you'll meet some one else"
But I won't! I know I wOn't!"
you'll be sure to write often?"
"Of course, and you must answer
right away. Letters are going to
mean everything to me. I'm going
to be dreadfully lonesome!p
You're sure you won't forget"
"How could -"
THEY we're brave promises ut
l. tered with all the recklessness
of youth. How could this pair
know that sincere VOWS often are
the soonest broken?"
A splash of rain was their first
warning Of the storm. A moment
later blaze of lightning lit up the
road ahead.
ooh, We'll have to hurry, Barneyl
Look how that tree is blowing!"
Shields had no eyes for the land
scape. He was busy with the mech
anism of the roadster. Already they
had circled about and were heading
homeward.
Celia Rogers never forgot that
drive. Wind whipped her hair
back. The rain was just beginning
to fall, but now and then a large
drop touched her face
Alternately the pavement ahead
was as bright as Daylight and the
next instant it was pitch dark.
Thunder followed the flashing light
ming.
The little roadster's motor
throbbed industriously. Barney in
creased the speed.
The girl nestled close beside him.
She and Barney were ALONGSIDE
and her Barney-defying the ele-
ments. Celia was not afraid.
Isn't it glorious?" she called,
pitching her voice so that it could
be heard above the roaring wind.
Shields gave her a quick smile
over his shoulder. 1t was his race,
but Celia was cheering for him.
They reached the city streets
ahead of the storm. Ten minutes
later the roadster was parked in
front of the apartment house and
Celia and Barney were running for
the doorstep. The rain swept
down in earnest now.
Made it," Shields cried boy
ishly.
The girl beamed up at him. Then
they forgot storms and all else as
he caught her in an embrace which
left each of them serioUs-faced.
Celia" he said, should we tell
your mother?"
You mean-about us?"
He nodded.
The girl considered.
Il don't think so" she said
doubtfully. Mothers upset any
how about me leaving. I suppose
it's because she's been working
hard. I'm really worried about her,
Barney.
Promise me while I'm away you'll
come to see her often and let me
know just how she looks. Will you?"
Sure I will"
There was silence. The moment
of parting was near-a parting for
a long while.
Barney, you'll come to the sta
ton to see me off, won't you?"
"I'll try. What timer"
-Four o'clock. Oh. please come ~
III be there, Shields assured
her. kiss me, Celia. Kiss me and
say you won't forget what you
promised"
won't forget"
They parted with tremulous
good nights" Then Celia climbed
the two flights of stairs and turned
her key in the door,
Margaret Rogers still was sew
ing. She laid down her work as
the girl entered the room.
You're late" she said. Did
the storm catch you?"
mo. That is. just little bit
Barney drove awfully fast when We
saw it coming. I'm not wet"
Better change your things, any
how"
The girl1 came nearer to inspect