The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-21
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CHAPTER SIXTEEN

CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Inere was no other light except
a lamp at the far end of the room
The glow Of the hearth fell upon
the girls face, turning her skin to
warm ivory. Her eyes, Swallowed by
Their long lashes, became luminous
Wallace looked down at her.
CVDsy." ne said. this room suits
you, Go you know that? You've had
a hard day-a rotten day, and you're
looking prettier than 1 ever saw
you"
He sank beside her, leaning back
a2a-~s-. TIC cCcislcrcd seat.
N0n vs. - tine to tell him,
Gypsy knew. Now was the time to
3eI him what she had been think
ing during that long hour of wait
ine upstairs.
There WIS only one thing to do
abandon this reckless bargain. They
could never 60 through with it. Jim
#Ss q lawyer and should know how
10 manage such things. She would
90 away. Anywhere. What did she
care?
Ii Was going to be hard though.
, Cyp-y turned and found herself
gazing directly into Wallace's clear
blue eyes.
y want you to know" he was
saying very earnestly, that [ think
you're the squarest girl I've ever
. met, You've been great about this
thing well, I just want you to
know that l appreciate it,"
Why, jim
I'm not good at saying things
like this Wallace went on, but
Gypsy-you're a brick"
The girls vision took on blurred
outlines. For an instant his eyes
heid hers. Then she looked down
al the floor. Over and over she
studied the pattern of the rug.
II must have been several min
uJes before she spoke. Then. Gypsy
sad, DO you mind if l go upstairs
noWP / know it isn't late, but do
feel tired. Please say good night to
YOUR aunt for me"
Wallace nodded. Didn't mean to
wear you out" he said. I'll tell
her
Gypsy smiled at him over her
shoulder. He still was there. star
t72 at the fire when she entered the
hallway.
She found her suitcase in the
room upstairs. Gypsy opened it,
took out the dresses and hung them
away. Then she slipped out of her
clothes, wrapped herself in a vel
low bathrobe and drew the tub full
o. warm water.
She enjoyed the bath, took her
time at it. She had finished and
was brushing her hair when she
heard a sound at the door.
Jim's voice came to her. She
opened the door.
Just wanted to tell you good
night" he said. Didn't disturb you,
1 hope?"
Not at all. Good night"
That, was all. Gypsy closed the
door and turned away. Five min
utes later she was in bed.
Close beside her cheek, damp with
warm Tear QrOpS, was a package tied
with ribbon. The package contained
Alan Crosbys letters.
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GYPSY moved restlesSly and
NJ frowned at the sunbeam that
h2d progressed from her chin to her
left eye. The sunbeam remained
She blinked the other eye, shut it
again.
Suddenly the girl sat bolt upright
Heavens-it must be after 8 o'clock
She would never reach the Office
What had happened to the alarm
clock
She turned and stared at an I'M
familiar piece of furniture-a chair
upholstered in blue plush. Then, re-
Numbering everything that hao
happened yesterday, she sank back
against the pillows.
Judging by the sunlight which
streamed into the room it was the
middle Of the morning. Every one
else in the household had probably
been up long ago.
Gypsy lay still, thinking about hel
marriage, the train trip, Jim Wal