The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-25
MAD MARRIAGES. 9.
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head. Pat loves to have his head
rubbed"
9TH hith name PATTI" the child
demanded.
Gypsy nodded.
"Buth thath's my namew the
child told her. I'm Pat!"
Really? Then I think you two
should be friends. Here, Pat
Gypsy raised the dogs right fore
paw-'shake hands with this little
boy. Now then, you're acouainted!"
The child was delighted. When
he laughed he Wrinkled his nose in
a way that was irresistible The
terrier responded to the general
good humor and wagged his tail.
4 haven't got dog the boy an
nounced but I've got a thcooter!"
That's nice" Gypsy agreed. Can
you ride it,"
"Thure! Ride it all the time Only
I can't today I can't ride it today
for a thpecial reathon."
What's the reason you can't ride
today?" Gypsy wanted to know.
Small Pat looked at her with per-
feet conposure. I'm being pun
ished," he announced.
ooh, that's too bad What are
you being punished for?"
The child studied the dogs col
lar. apparently preoccupied.
What are you being punished
for?" Gypsy repeated.
L ran away"
I'm sorry" the girl said serious
ly. It's naughty to run away"
Pat eyed her with interest. 1
think it'll fun" he said I've run
away today too"
IF she wanted to scold him she
1 couldn't have done so. The lit
lie face was so artless and free OF
guilt
We'll" said Gypsy, Il think in
that case we'd better be starting
home. Don't you think so? Where
do you live?"
"Oh-down that way
He pointed in the direction OF
the Wallace home.
That's fine" the girl told him.
That's where Pat and live, too"
They walked slowly. Gypsy would
have taken the childs hand, but
he drew away Independently. He
was eager to talk, though, and chat
tered and asked questions.
Small Pat announced that he had
an electric train, that last summer
he had been to the seashore and
that his father could wiggle his
ears.
He was a diverting companion.
Half block from the Wallace home
the small boy stopped before the
walk leading to brick bungalow.
"Thith it'll my houth," he said.
Want to come IMP"
Gypsy smiled and shook her
head. mot today" she said. Some
other time. We ought to see each
other often, because we're neighbors.
See that white house down there?
That's where Pat and I live"
The child stared. Down there?"
he asked, pointing.
Gypsy nodded.
The boy clapped one hand over his
mouth and drew back. OH"
he exclaimed, his eyes widening
oh, are you The New York woman?"
WHY don't know" the girl
said. Il used to live in New York. Z"
The child drew away farther.
"Thath who you are" he said with
conviction. THE New York woman.
My mother thaid she wouldn't
tllpeak to you'll" He turned, fright
ened, and fled toward the house.
The little fox terrier, running
ahead, turned impatiently half a
dozen times waiting for Gypsy to
catch up with him on the remain
der OF the walk home.
Two hours later, at the dinner ia
Die, Ellen Wallace announced her
ultimatum.
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ELLEN WALLACE broke a roll
H and buttered it. Il talked with
Mr.. Lambert of the real estate COM
pany today" she said, addressing
her nephew. They're going to let
ne move into the house down the
street next week"
Jim looked up. WHY didn't
know you were thinking Of it. Sure
that's what you want to do?" he
asked.
Miss Wallace nodded. There's no
place for me here any longer" she
said. I've never believed an older
person should live with a young
married couple.
Mr.. Lambert says they can have
the place ready next week as we'll
as not. I'd like 70 move and have
it over with" Her voice was tinged
with resigned martyrdom.
Now you know, Aunt Ellen" jim
began, you're welcome to stay here
Just as long as you want to. Gypsy
and are both glad to have you"
"Of course we are" the girl put
in.
Miss Wallace shook her head
I've told them I'll take the place"