The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-28
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/ I don't care. But if you're still
here in five minutes I'll call the
police-the lot.of you!
Where do you think you are?
You New York rowdies come down
here and think you can"
His muttering trailed off as he
hustled away, scattering a gaping
group Of walters with snarled COM
mands, vigorously nodding to the
orchestra leader who obediently
struck up noisy jazz number.
An excited buzz of conversation
rose in the dining room as they
left, surface order having been re-
stored.
NTOW it became clear what had
IN become of Cornelia and Ethel
/ With the instinct of self-preserva-
ton rising above every other con-
sideration, they had allowed them
selves to be taken in tow by gilt
tering dowager, who was taking it
upon herself to see that they were
shielded from unpleasantness
Mary recognized the woman, who
was preparing to huddle her charges
into the first elevator that came up,
as a rich climber, who no doubt
thanked her stars for this heaven
sent opportunity of making herself
solid" with the right set.
What she did not know, however,
was that the flower of the Tabor
clan tomorrow would not be able
to recall having met her.
In the meantime, Cornelia and
her chum would have sneaked away
from the sordid scene Of battle, and
by the time the newspapers got
wind of the affair they would be
safely entrenched behind their
/ locked hotel room doors.
Dirk could look after himself!
1t was his fault, for having pre-
cipitated such a scene.
His fault! 1t was her own fault,
Mary knew. And although she de-
spised Cornelia for her heartless-
ness and self-interest, she also
burned with shame for her own
J pdIG III IllG ugly OQSll4Goo.
Now Dirk was hers, for the time
being. She would take care of him
until the foot healed, at least Then
if he chose to go back to Cornelia,
she would have to let him go.
She Rugged to her heart f1ercely
the hope that this time they never
would be parted again.
Il
TINE manager dog-trotted ahead
Il of them, clearing the way for
the two men who were carrying
Dirk-a waiter, and tall young
man with the build of a football
player, who had volunteered to help.
The dowager, secretly hoping that
the man was reporter no doubt,
threw her arms about the girls,
showing them behind her.
Sir! These young women have
nothing to do with it. 1 refuse to
permit them to be annoyed"
Madam, I don't know what
you're talking about, but stand
back away from the elevator, please.
This man must be taken to doc
tor"
Mifed, the lady huddled her
chicks a few feet away. Dirk was
lifted into the car and let down
gently on the elevator mans stool.
Dirk's eyes were closed and his
lips drawn tightly back with the
effort not to cry out. Mary could
not bear the sight; he looked as if
he might be dead. Her heart con-
Stricted cruelty.
She stepped on the elevator quick
ly, and beckoned De Iona after
her. He hesitated, then followed.
1t was at this point that Cornelia
became aware of what was happen
ing. In her desire to avoid IN
desirable notoriety, she had not
noticed Mary's presence in the party
until she was already on the car.
jealousy overcomae discretion, and
Cornelia rushed out, crying sharply
stop! Don't let her"
A Ii right, George" the tall man
"A said hurriedly under his
breath, and the elevator dropped
suddenly cutting off her words in
mid-air. The cars plunge swung
Dirk about, and he moaned family.
ITO Be COntinued)