The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-01
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IN going to help him, Bob?"
"Oh, there's really nothing much
for Perkins to do but come across
and buy that land. It's just case
of mulishness. He's made up his
mind he won't. Some one else made
up theirs THAI he would.
It's not my worry, though. Bill
Kennedy's handling it. He was tell
ing me about the thing just before
left the Office. just one Of these
freak affairs that pop up every now
and then"
".z. remember Mr.. Brooks told me
about something like that once"
Norma said meditatively. She re-
lated sketchy details of legal con-
troversy involving picket fence.
They sat in the comfortable liv-
ing room and talked for three quar-
ters of an hour. Then Farrell arose
and said he must be leaving.
Come to see us again soon"
Chris urged as he stood with one
hand on the doorknob. Norma add
ed, Eyes, dop'
Thanks. Be glad to. Well-good
night"
There was no doubt that Chris
plan to take Norma's mind from her
worries had succeeded. Norma was
more like her old self for the rest
of the evening.
A week later when Bob called to
see If the two girls were at home
he promised them a surprise. Over
the telephone he refused to explain
further, but half an hour later he
led them proudly to the apartment
window and pointed to the street.
There before the entrance was q
shiny new coupe.
"Oh, Bob is it yours?"
why, Bob"
mice looking little bus, isn't it?'
he said, grinning. Got the chance
to buy it at bargain and it was
too good to refuse. Picks up speed,
tool Well-would you like to try
it?"
DOTH girls exclaimed with en-
ID thusiasm when they inspected
the car at close range. 1t was small
of inexpensive make, but it had
trim lines. Farrell was like school
boy displaying new toy.
He helped the girls inside and
took the wheel They drove for an
hour and half. April had been a
cool month, but there was the scent
Of spring in the air.
Bob circled the car through a
park. 1t was the same park Norma
had found so inviting the day she
had shopped for the Thanksgiving
dinner. Trees were unfurling their
fresh green leaves now.
The little leaves could not keep
out the moonlight, but they made
the boughS seem heavier. Two weeks
before the leaves had not been there.
Bob" said Norma softly, st
think we should go back now"
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He did not go inside when they
reached the apartment, but nodded
cheerful good night at the door.
"Take another spin some of these
times?" Farrell asked.
We'll be glad to-" Chris told him,
and Norma agreed. Then they went
into the building.
On Sunday afternoon ten days
later Farrell took the girls for a sec
ond drive. Then as the days became
warmer he dropped into the habit
Of coming around oftener.
The second week in May there
was terrific and unreasonable hot
spell. A drive in the open country
after sunset was a blessed relief.
Bobs coupe drew up before the
apartment almost every evening.
L n together. It was natural
enough because Chris and Norma
spent almost every evening in each
others company.
When Bob was with them, Chris
found relief from the constant strain
of keeping Norma's thoughts di-
verted.
DR.. Willoughby mentioned the
fact that his patient seemed in bet
ter spirits.
June arrived. Norma gave up her
work in Stuart's office and a girl
whom Chris knew, capable stem
ographer out Of work since the Of
flee in which she worked cut its
force, took over her duties.
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