The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-20
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"Of course Jimmy knew you were here," Sue answered Grace's puzzled exclamation. 'If you weren't home, wouldn't that be proof enough? At least, I hope there isn't any other house you would choose first"
 But even while she went to the door she had a vague apprehension that Jimmy hadn't known: that he l had come to see her, not to search for Grace. She wondered why. She was nothing to Jimmy now but an old friend. He was devoted to Grace. And Grace was too much in love with Jimmy to find happi- ness any place else.
 Come on in, Jimmy" Sue called. guessed that she was here, but Grace was wondering how you told her I hoped it wouldn't be hard" She was talking before Jim m, had a chance to say anything. And she could tell by the query In his eyes that he had not been searching for Grace.
 Where else would I look?" he tea in the afternoon now and I laughed. I'm hungry. I"m used to miss 1t. Let me take you both some place to find some."
 "I'll make some," Sue offered We've got chocolate cake, Jim my. You always liked it, didn't you? Jack will be coming along in a minute, anyway" While she got out the cups and saucers and teaspoons. brewed the tea and cut the cake, and sliced lemons and oranges, Sue still won dered what had brought Jimmy. She had gone into the kitchen for some hot water when Jimmy ap- peared in the doorway Grace and Jack were in the living room. Sue smiled at Jimmy. the old gay smile she had always kept for him, and waited for him to speak.
 ''I brought you souvenir" Jim my said. Not much, but I just wanted to choose something for old times sake" He was talking easily and Sue noted that there was no lingering affection in either his looks or actions. Sort of a me- memto of our growing up, of the old oaken bucket stunt. I picked it out by myself"
 He dropped a jewellers box in Sues hand and she opened her eyes in surprise.
 But it's New York box, Jim my"
 "Oh, sure.' I would mix matters. I had the precious gift made into piece of jewelry in New York while we were there. We stayed three or four days. you know" On a bed of cotton Sue found a fragile white cameo that rested against a brown background. One of the Three Graces was tripping lightly, throwing her chiffon scarves about her. There were rhythm and beauty and rhyme in the very movements. Something free and far and unhampered. And 1t had been set in simple white gold mounting. :.
 Its lovely. Jimmy. I'll wear 1t always" Sue said simply. "The cameo came from Capri. Jimmy went on easily. "A small green island in the middle of the bluest spot in the Mediterranean"
 The hot water was ready and she picked up the teapot. But the ring on her finger was startlingly new If Grace saw it she would wonder why Jimmy hadn't told her. She wouldn't understand that old friendship. nothing more. was back of the gift. Certainly it had not cost very much. Canoes sold for a line of a song at Capri. and the setting was very plain. But Jimmy was looking at the ring. quite like a little boy who is proud of his taste and wants 1t to be admired.
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