The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-28
CHAPTER FORTY-sEvEN Con
OUT OUR WAY


How do you do?" he said stiffly.
Come in, won't you?"
Knight stepped back and Andy
Craig entered the house. Andy's
contagious smile had kindled in
stantly.
Good evening, Mr.. Knight " he
said. Just dropped in, hoping I
might find you here"
Young Craig had not visited the
Knight home since Juo'tr'- depGr-
ture. At the Office Knight had in
CURED about him and been told
that work in the legal department
was keeping the young man in and
out of town on frequent short trips.
For private reasons Knight had not
pursued his questioning.
The young man stood, hat in
hand, fidgeting awkwardly. He
seemed to sense his reception was
not altogether a welcome one. The
+ or in his cheeks deepened.
"Here-leaye your coat and come
a and sit down, won't you? Tony
I as around here ten minutes ago"
= Knight said. Don't know where
she's gone to-
4 Thanks"
Both men sat down, and for sew
geral moments there was an awk-
ward pause. Then Craig spoke:
Mr.. Knight, there's something I
want to talk to you about"
"H-h-mm-perhapS I can guess"
) Craig crossed his knees. Then he
recroSsed them.
well, 1 don't know" he said,
keeping his eyes lowered. If that's
true perhaps it will be easier. II
hope you won't think I'm presump-
tuouS, Mr. Knight. I realize I
haven't got very far yet financially
but Tm-weu, I'm certainly going
to work hard. And Tony says"
'"Tony?"
Andy Craig'S eyes raised.
"Why-why, yes! Tony. Mr.
Knight, Tony and I want to be
married We want to be married
right awayl"
My God!' The exclamation left
Arthur Knight lipm. He drew one
hand across his forehead.
We love each other!" Craig went
on Immediately. "Of course, I know
I'm not worthy of her. 1 wouldn't
: expect you to think I was. But
I've loved Tony ever since I first
saw her as a kid.
Why. with Tony, I know I can
make a place in the world. Shes
in love with me, too. We-Well, We
decided today We want TO be married
just as soon as can arrange to get
a couple weeks off"
NTAS he saying too much?
w Craig'S smile had faded. He
was desperately in earnest now. He
had the curious sensation that
knight was not even hearing what
he said His words broke.
Andy" the older mans voice
came shakily, ~all this is quite-a
surprise. I wasn't expecting 1t.
lily isn't much more than a child,
you know. She's pretty young to
-Ssink about marriage. But. my boy,
III be proud to have you as son!"
Thank you, sirl"
Their hands met in a firm grip.
Each strove to conceal his emotion.
"Did--you say Tony was here
somewhere?" Craig asked after the
pause.
Why. yes. Here just a minute
ago. I'll sec"
Before he could finish there was
a giggle from the doorway. Tony
stood there, in filmy. glistening
white. She was laughing at them.
"Oh. you sweet, darling daddy"
she cried. MY. what nice speeches
YOU both can makel I'd never.
never have dreamed it. Stop blush
ing that way, Andy-it makes your
ears red! Father. darling, I've got
10 kiss you. Here"
She threw her arms about her
fathers neck. kissed him on both
cheeks. then drew back and eyed
him artfully.
Don't you think it would be love-
". darling" she said softly. ito
give your blessing in the form OF a
six months honeymoon in Europe?"
so that's it, you rogue? Up TO
your old tricks!"
Craig interrupted.
But. Tony. you know I told you
can't take that much time of
row. 7 couldn't even ask for 1t,
Why. I'd be fred"
please. daddy"
Arthur Knight shook his head IN
helplesSneSS.
Not quite so fast. Miss" he said