The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-21
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likely. There seemed to be no end
to this scourge Of hot weather.
Gypsy had hated TO come down
town. She made the trip because
of a special sale Of electric fans.
They we're cheap and fan in each
of the bedrooms would make the
nights less intolerable.
She made the purchase and was
giving the clerk the address when
she saw Abbie Manley at the next
counter
What are you doing out on such
day as this?" she asked.
Gypsy! 1 haven't seen you for
days-not since you and jim were
out at the house that evening. My
dear, I'm wilted. Look at mel Did
you ever see such sight?"
I'm exactly the same. wished
after got on the car that I hadn't
tried to come in today, but wanted
two Of those electric fans. Did you
see them?"
Abbie, even in hot weather, was
energetic. She nodded her head
vigorously. Bought three Of them"
she announced. Look, do you think
this enamel will chip off? The
price is so low I'm wondering. I've
already said I'd buy it"
She was holding up large green
mixing bowl. Gypsy inspected it
carefully.
ut looks perfectly all right to
me-" she agreed. Take it; it's a
bargain"
They chatted until the transaction
was completed and then wandered
away from the household depart
ment. Abbie paused to apply
handkerchief to her flushed cheeks.
Lets go down to the fountain
room" she suggested. cts actually
cool there and feel the need of a
pineapple soda"
GYPSY agreed. They took the
" elevator to the first floor and
passed innumerable counters until
they reached a large room with
green and silver walls and shining
black tables
There was soda fountain cross
ing one side of the room behind
which boys in white caps and coats
were working. Mattresses in short
green and white dresses moved
among the tables.
"Oh, it is COOL" Gypsy exclaimed.
"Blessedly COOL"
Abbie led the way to a table In
the corner. Women and girls, a
few of them with young men, sat at
the neighboring tables.
Some artificial, unseen device
supplied a cool, gentle breeze. The
waitress returned and set their Or
ders before them.
Gypsy took sip from the tall
frosted glass and sighed. "Our gar
den and lawn have been almost
ruined by the heat. Do you think
it can last mush longer?"
cts hard to tell" Abbie said
philosophically. She took a spoon
full of ice cream and pineapple. "By
the way, L said hadn't seen you
since you and Jim were out at the
house. but I did.
Il saw you at the Pine Grove inn
last Monday. I was with old Mrs.
Reynolds and she was in hurry,
so 1 couldn't come over and say
hello"
But 1 wasn't at the Pine Grove
Inn" Gypsy began.
"Of course you were. Didn't see
you? You had on a blue dress and
your back was toward me, so of
course you didn't see me, but
recognized Jim. 1t was about 2
o'clock.
Gypsy'S laSheS were lowered. II
remember row." she said quietly.
It'd forgotten about Monday"
When is Jim going on his vaca-
tion?" Abbie asked.
Its not quite decided. Next
month, guess. He wants me to go
away earlier-to the lakes. I think
perhaps will"
"Wish I could go with YOU" Alb
bic said enviously. Charles is such
bear. He says if he can endure
the heat down town I ought to be
able to stand it at home. Won't let
me go without him.
We're going east in September.
Isn't it disgusting to have to wait so
late? Why-GypSy, what's the mat
ter with you?"
I'm all right. Just little faint"
But you're white as a sheet! Is
there anything I can get for your"
The girl shook her head.
I'm perfectly all right" she in
sisted. IF you don't mind, though,
I believe I'll leave"
"Of course. I'll go with you'll"
PLEASE" Gypsy stopped her.
please don't bother, Abbie. I'd
much rather you didn't. Really. I
mean it. I'll be all right as soon as
I'm outside"
But, my dear child, I can't let
you go alone like this
"You will if I ask you to, won't
you, Abbie? Pleased"