The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-19

in duty bound to keep tab on that
mongrels future welfare"
She relented family. I'm afraid
you'll have to trust me about that.
Anyhow, I think the first thing to
do is to try to find his owner. To-
morrow I'll advertise"
Advertise? For that"
He pointed contemptuously to-
ward the pup. There was dis
belief, laughter in his voice.
The girls chin raised. yes" she
said, "and until I find his owner
he'll have a good home. Well get
along all right" She sought his
eyes for an instant, hesitated and
then added, Good night" as she
turned and started northward.
She had not gone half a dozen
steps when the youth was beside
her. He touched her arm.
Listen" he urged, there are a
lot of things want to talk to you
about. Didn't I meet you one eve
ming at--at the Marigold? No,
that't not it. I mean-er-the
Palais Royal? I'm sure I did. I've
been wanting to see you again.
Don't hurry away like this-p
g. HE had stopped and was watch
~ ing him as floundered for the
words. Into the wide blue eyes that
had seemed so guileless a moment
before there flashed a look of swift
hostility, followed instantly by a
show Of cool indifference. The
transformation was startling. It
was something that never should
have been seen on the face Of one
so young.
But the youth took no notice. ''If
you won't let me take you to din
ner," he went on, how about to-
morrow? Where can I telephone
your"
He had pulled a memorandum
book and pencil from his vest
pocket. Say" he grinned boyiShly,
It don't remember how to spell your
name. Mines Travers-in case
you've forgotten. Mark Travers."
mo, Mr.. Travers," the words
snapped sharply. Not tonight-or
any night. Better go back to the
Marigold and find the girl you met
there. 1t wasn't l."
Traffic had halted at the intersec-
ton and a taxicab, wildly colored,
pulled up near the curb. The girl
had turned away, suddenly thought
better of it and wheeled toward the
street.
She signaled the driver and
darted out toward the cab. Another
moment and she was inside. The
street light glowed green again and
with jerk the cab moved forward.
Where to, lady?" asked the
driver.
She gave the address then leaned
back against the leather seat. A
frightened Whimper from the puppy
made her hold the little animal
closer. Over her shoulder the girl
caught a swift glance at discon-
ISOLATE young man, tall and very well
tailored, standing on the curb, and
looking after the disappearing taxi
cab.
1T was a drive of fifteen minutes
l. before the vehicle. halted and the
girl stepped to the sidewalk. A
young man wearing a tweed suit
came to meet her. He was smiling.
It was beginning to think I'd
missed YOU" he said. 'Here, let
me take care of that" One
hand dug into a trousers pocket and
came forth with a collection OF
coins. He had settled the fare and
| turned about before he noticed the
small dog.
The girl caught his glance. isn't
he cute?" she said eagerly. "Oh
Bob, the poor little fellow was near
ly killed! Right out in the middle
of Broad street he was. A truck
almost ran over him. Frightened
to death, too! But he's over that
now. See? Look at that little tai
waggle, will you?"
They both laughed.
so that's what kept you?" Box
Farrell exclaimed. We'll, I think
the pup got a lucky break. What
are you going to do with him?"
Keep him-until I can find {
better home for him."
BE sort of a nuisance, won't hep
ST can manage. Besides, 1 couldn'
leave him there to be killed."
mo. I suppose not. Well-the sit.
uation calls for action"
The action Bob Farrell had il
mind went into effect forthwith
There was a quick visit to tn