The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-19
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/ he said. His tone was apologize.
Il know it wasn't your fault.
"Only-well, happen to have a
particular dislike for that fellow.
And all the time I was trying to get
rid of him you smiled and en-
couraged him to stay"
Before she could interrupt Wal
lace hurried on. Il didn't mean
that the way it sounds" he said.
I'm sorry. Shouldn't have said
what I did. Does that make it all
right?"
"It-doesn't matter" Gypsy an
swered slowly.
They rode on in silence. Wallace
was aware of the strained atmos-
phere. but he had apologized. Man
like, he felt he had done his duty.
After a few moments he stole a
side-wise glance at the girl. She
was looking out the window.
The section they were passing
through was brightly lighted. It
was part of the business district.
That's the city hall at the right"
he volunteered. First National bank
next to it."
Gypsy made an effort to throw
of the depression that had engulfed
her. Where is your Officer" she
asked.
over about two blocks west. You
can't see it from here. I'll take you
down there some day. It's the same
office Mark Harrison's been practic-
ing in for forty years"
DRESENTLY he said, "Well,
Il you've seen the town. What do
you think of it?"
Twilight had set in and the street
lights had just been illuminated.
Their glitter against the grayness
produced a blurred background.
Gypsy saw buildings lower than
those she was accustomed to, street
cars, the same familiar traffic. For
est City looked like a drab, Long
Island suburb.
Il like, it," Gypsy said, trying TO
seem enthusiastic. I'm sure I'll
like it."
Tn a couple Of months it will
look a lot different" Wallace told
her. We've got some parks. Lots
Of trees.
"Of course, downtown is about
like any other place the same size.
Our house is out on the west side"
From the way he spoke Gypsy knew
the west part Of Forest City was
"the side"
Five minutes more and we'll be
home" he added.
They were riding through darker
streets now. Perhaps Wallace real
lied the girls sudden panic. His
hand closed over Gypsys. She cid
not look up, but her fingers pressed
close to his. Neither spoke until
the cab stopped.
Here we are!" Wallace said. File
was out of the car and helping
Gypsy out. The driver followed
them UP the walk, carrying the
bags.
Before her Gypsy saw large
square frame house. 1t was set back
from the walk and the lawn was
bordered with Shrubbery.
There was a brick walk leading
up to the porch which was lighted.
Shades were pulled at the lower
windows, but from behind the blinds
glowed fringes of yellow radiance.
"Just put the bags down here"
Wallace told the taxi driver, point
ing to the porch. He drew a bill
from his pocket and gave it to the
man.
well, Gypsy" he said gaily,
turning toward the girl, Were
home!" Before he could reach the
door it swung open. The figure of
tall, slim, middle-aged woman was
silhouetted against the light.
"Jim!" she cried. ooh, Jim-Im
so glad"
Laughing, he put his arms around
her, kissed her cheek. Were glad
TO be here too," Wallace said, "but
weren't you surprised? Here she is,
Aunt Ellen. Gypsy, this is my
aunt"
The girl stepped from the shad-
oWs. She was smiling, half tinidly.
Gypsy put out one hand. How do
you do" she said. 81 hope you're
going to like me-"
"But-why, JIM"
The exclamation was hysterical.
Gypsy stepped back.
"Jim!" Ellen Wallace cried, ''Who
is this woman?"
"I'fis is my wife, Aunt Ellen. I
thought you were expecting us.
Didn't you get my wire? I sent it
before we left New York"
XXTALLACE turned toward the
w girl. "Come in, Gypsy" he
said. ut seems they didn't know
we were coming"
He pushed her before him into
the house. Gypsy could feel the
older woman'S eyes riveted on her.
Your wife?" Ellen Wallace re-