Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

waiting in the long reception corridor over the
tracks as the express from New York pulled In
and eased to stop He watched the pas
sengers they began to appear at the top OF
the stairs. He'd have to keep out of sight until
he saw whether or not she was being met.
There! She was in the sharkskin suit, walk
ing slowly. Her face lacked that interested,
animated expression with which people usually
arrive at their destinations, but she was ob'i-
ously looking for some one. She wore a spray
of very yellowed gardenias.
Peter waited in the background until he was
sure that no one was there to greet her. Finally
she gave up her search and turned to a redcap,
who carried two heavy wardrobe suit cases.
Peter moved forward.
Good morning, Lois
Tie color drained from her face. When she
spoke 1t was in a whisper. Peter How did
you get here?"
Flew
You shouldn't have followed me-"
Il thought I'd like to have one more talk
with you. Shall take you home now?"
You must go away-at once"
He looked at her and half smiled AS soon
we've talked"
II don't think can talk just now Peter
That's why suggested take you home.
he said gently. I've got car outside
Silently she walked beside him through the
station.
What's the street. dear?" he asked. 1.-The
people at the Carlton didn't know that"
Peter repeated the address to the chauffeur
and took his pace beside her.
please don't talk now" she murmured.
Her eyes had closed, and she had Slumped
down In her corner as though she were very
tired. They threaded their way through the
heavy traffic, turned out Genesee street. and
then picked up speed
Twenty minutes later the swung into the
airport Lois was sitting rigid Her face was
flushed, and her eyes, wide open and defiant.
They bore straight for the hangar. then,
against all rules through the gates onto the
field where two mechanics warming
Peters plane They drew up behind the left
wing and Peter jumped out. The mechanics
approached one on each side of the car. The
chauffeur had already started the girls suit
cases toward the plane.
We're changing cars here" Peter announced
casually
She did not move.
"Lois!' his voice hard.
No reply. Peter turned to the mechanic be-
side him.
Us everything ready?"
Sure"
Lois, get out!" He waited a moment. then
turned TO the man coolly. All right My
sister refuses to come Go ahead"
He stepped into the plane, and took his place
at the controls. As though it had been re-
hearsed dozen times. the mechanic on the
far side of the limousine stepped into the car,
picked Lois up in his arms and handed her out
to his companion. Twenty seconds later she
had been deposited in the seat beside Peter.
She had made no struggle
The plane rolled forward slowly then faster,
and faster, and pulled itself of the ground
Five minutes later they were flying at height
of 5000 feet
You can't do this sort of thing nowadays
Lois said icily.
He grinned in triumph. "On the contrary, it
is only nowadays that I could do it,
You certainly will look like fool when
you have to take back"
That's one Of the reasons we're not going
back"
Where are you taking me?"
ITS up TO you. Lois. I'm only the piloA"
"Wer?"
by swinging southeast we could make New
York by O'Clock and get married today"
What makes you think you get away
with this?" she demanded furiously.
Because you love me-"
II hate you!"
lone of must be wrong there. Its un-
questionably you"
Her eyes closed and he could see that she
was breathing heavily. Her hands were
clenched together In her lap the knuckles white
from the pressure.
At last she opened her eyes and looked at
him.
Peter, take me back, please 1t isn't right
I'm engaged to marry another man."
That's what you say But I've got WITT
ness. Arthur Boil, to prove you're engaged 70
me-"
I've got TO go back tell you I care for
him"
That's perfectly all right, dear I under
stand. and I'm not at all jealous"
1T would break his heart"
Naturally" he agreed. But better one
heart of his than two of ours"
She turned from him and for long time
silently gazed out through the window at the
clear panorama stretched out below. Peter
watched her. It was though she we're Think
ing of her whole future in perspective, as
though she were trying to see all Of life ae