The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-20


! He was a satisfactory partner. Their
steps matched, but Celia was pre-
occupied.
They we're first to return to the
table. Eve and Tod appeared q
minute later. Eve was laughing and
Jordan's face was white. He looked
angry.
lie cid not sit down, but made
an excuse. Something about get
ting cigarets, which was ridiculous
because the waiter would have
brought them.
Eve eyed the young mans back
as he disappeared. Then her lips
set in hard line
Bow yourself out, Frederick" she
said. i want to talk to Celia"
"Oh, but Eve-ll"
She favored him with a smile
dangerously sweet. Run along"
Frederick Ward rose and moved
away.
Nov then" Eve said, turning
her smile on Celia. I've can talk
How well you're looking tonight, my
dear"
I'm glad you think So"
"Oh, you look marvellous. You
should always wear white, darling.
1t gives you that innocent, childish
appearance"
But I don't want to look child
ishl"
Nonsenser OF course you do.
It fits your temperament perfectly.
You should have my name. You
know the Little Eva typel Don't
you thl.k that's delightful"
Eve threw her head back and
laughed. 1t was favorite gesture
of hers, throwing into profile the
fine white line of her throat
The girl stirred ,uncomfortably.
Really, Eve" she said, do I
seem so awfully d-fashioned?"
Her companion laughed again.
MY dear, you're preciousl One
would actually think you did it I'M
consciously. OF course 1 know you
don't! No one could be so angelic
in reality. That's why I think it's
SO screaming to see you with Tod. "
Celia Strengthened.
You seem to know Tod Jordan
rather well" she said.
well, I should hope sol" Eve
glanced about her casually, then
lowered her voice. HE wants me
to marry him. Sometimes 1 don't
know-of course I've never been
really happy with Courtney"
n
"XOU mean-a divorce?" In
L voluntarily Celia drew back.
well, why not? They're good
this season. And Tod really is a
lovel Lookl" Everyn put her
finger on the widest, most dazzling
Of the bracelets on her arm. 1t was
a woven band of diamonds and
sapphires, a. blaze Of white fire and
blue radiance.
Tod gave it to me-" Eve said
softly. mo wonder I'm wild about
him!'
Celia looked away. In one crash
her dream castle had fallen. Tod
in love with Eve! The bracelet.
Tod in love with Evel But it couldn't
bel
She could not trust herself to
speak.
Here comes Tod now" Celia
could hear Eve Brooks voice vaguely.
She saw that Tod was approaching
them. Her Tod-no, not after the
terrible things Eve had saidl Oh,
the whole world was a nightmare
Celia rose as Jordan reached the
table.
Il think I'd like to go out on
the porch" she said. II don't feel
we'll"
The young man bent over her So
licitously. Sorry" he said. Here
we'll go this way"
Without a word to Eve he led
Celia out of the room to the broad
porch. The girl drew deep breath
Of the fresh air.
Cooler here - Jordan was saying.
Lord, but you're pa1el How about
ice water? Is there anything can
get?"
Celia shook her head.
Nothing" she said. They walked
slowly to one end of the porch
where there was large seat. Celia
sat down and leaned her head back.
For a moment she closed her eyes.
Jordan was gazing down at her
earnestly when she opened them.
"Sit down, Tod" the girl said.
There's something I want to ask
you"
What's on your nlind?"
Celia's lips trembled. For a mo-
nlent she studied, wondering how to
begin.
Sometimes" she said hesitantly,
when we've been together you've
said that you-cared for me"
Jordan bent his head to hear the
words. They were barely above a
whisper.
OF course, dear You know
do"