The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-15

and resenting Mr.. Dorgan's rude
ness to her.
She was irritated, too. by the fact
that Tommy had spoken the truth
when he said that she had wanted
to attend the boys benefit show
She had wanted to go to parade
Tommy's attentions publicly.
Smarting under the interest that
every one was showing in BeryIs
sudden claim TO fame CMr. Gay
lords advertising forces were an
nouncing her as great radio
"fnd"), and sensing that Beryl held
warmer affection for Tommy than
she professed, Irene had encour-
aged him at every opportunity.
She didn't know exactly what
she wanted to do. Half the time
she would marry Tommy, but he
somehow always succeeded in up
setting her when they were to-
gether.
Then, angry with him, she could
not say yes. 1t was a trying posi-
ton for one who had never cult
waited unselhshness and Irene was
in maze Of doubts.
Well, she thought, looking at
Tommy over her soda, she could
wait until Berry, actually went on
the air" and then decide. Beryl
might be a flop and then home
would be home once more.
That xrrO,,YI ~ f0y,-, - ~,
Beryl's debut was to take place in
just a few days. And there was no
danger in putting Tommy off.
And so Tommy led on by Irene
in here uncertainty and rebuffed by
her as result Of their clashing
viewpoints, found himself in a maze,
too
He did not notice that his Aunt
Emma was looking far from well,
and he quite forgot to take any
special notice Of Beryls debut.
1t occurred on a rainy night,
thereby affording Irene an excuse
to stay at home and listen in on
the radio without admitting that she
wouldn't have done anything else
for worlds.
GHED have been much happier if
~ she had gone out, for-there
was no doubt Of it-Beryl scored a
success.
The announcer told of the tele-
phone messages of praise that
poured in and Of the enthusiasm of
the studio attaches, of the con-
gratulations that were being heaped
upon the young singer and of the
singers charmingly natural accep-
lance Of it all.
She seemed, he said, neither to
take it for granted as what was due
her nor to feel that she was being
overpraised. She was grateful
pleased, happy and "like child be-
fore a Christmas tree" he told his
audience.
You'd be glad, if you could see
her" he conf1ded, ITO share her ioy
without an iota of envy. Why, right
now, folks, she's turning her back
on a famous impresario to stand in
awe before a bouquet that-well
I just wish that I could describe
it to you!
I'VE never saw anything like it
around here before. It's a mile
high and a half mile long and looks
like it had all the flowers from the
Garden of Eden in it-but all in
all, folks, it's the grandest, most
gorgeous bunch of flowers that was
ever put together as a love posey.
Eyes, sir, that's what it ia love
posey. I can tell by the way she
looks at it, and think I hear her
saying something about those
blessed kids
"All I have left to say, is, well,
Kids, whoever you are, she is sure
tickled to death with your wonder
full offering"
There was more, but Irene tuned
it out on protext of improving the
reception. Her face was conforted
with jealous emotion, but Tommy
did not see it, as they had been sit-
ting in the senli-dark. It was the
season when, for a few days, GER
tain parts of Long Island were
sorely troubled with gnats.
The Everett house was none too
well screened. 1t was best not to
burn a light in the room where you
sat. Tonight there was only the sub
dued light from the hall to illurni-
nate the living room.
= =
GO Tommy did not see how Irene
~ felt about her sisters success.
:, He heard her say something con-