The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Dixon OF
Briartop. Sherwood Heights. and
prominent in the city's younger so
cial group, was injured when a gun
was discharged in an apartment at
- Taylor avenue today.
Some mystery surrounds the
shooting which was believed to be
accidental. It was reported by Pa
trolman James Dougherty. called 70
the address by residents Of the
building. The bullet struck Miss
Dixon's arm, leaving a flesh
wound"
There was more but the blur be-
fore Cherrys eyes prevented her
from reading it. The newspaper fell
from ner hand.
Excuse me, Mr.. Dixon. My name
is Phillips. Dan Phillips" The
young man had been standing in
the background. Now he came for
ward.
I'm to blame for everything that
happened this afternoon. Cherry
Miss Dixon-was with me. The doc
tor said the wound isn't serious
Thinks it will heal easily We didn't
suppose the newspapers knew about
it."
A T the sound Of the strangers
IA voice, Walter Dixon stopped
stock still.
Cherry was with you?" ne re-
peated. May ask your name
again2"
Phillips. Dan Phillips. I'm with
the News"
Hes been wonderful. father,
Cherry put the words in eagerly.
He did everything for me. Took
me to the doctors office and then
brought me home"
Her father waved the girl to ST.
lence. And so my daughter spent
the afternoon with you'll" Dixon ex-
claimed. His cheeks had grown al
most apoplectic in hue. We'll.
young man, what have you to say
for yourself?"
Dan hesitated. II was just telling
Mrs. Dixon he began. when you
came in. It was inexcusable for
me to let Cherry go to a place like
that. I should have known better.
I know how you must feel"
will YOU please come to the
point and say what you have to
say?"
The brusqueness of the older
mans tone caught Dan off guard.
''Why-why. of course!" he an
swered. Cherry and I had lunch
together. AS we we're leaving. 1 had
word from the office that was to
look up q friend Of Du6e Smith,
the bank robber who escaped this
morning.
Cherry drove me to the address
and waited in the car. It took
longer than had expected, so
after a while she came inside. Some
how the gun went off and hit her
arm. She was in the hall.
When I got there. she had faint
ed. We carried her into the nearest
room and then as soon as she was
able, I took her to a doctors office.
The bullet didn't go very deep.
1T hurt her pretty badly for a
while, and the doctor said she
should have quiet and lots of rest.
I'm not trying to excuse myself,
Mr.. Dixon. It was the worst kind
of thoughtlessneSs-"
You said you are a member OF
the News staff?"
Yes, sir"
Then, Mr.. Phillips. will you
please take yourself back to your
guttersnipe News office? And if you
ever darken the doors of this house
again. I'll have you thrown out!
You can tell your editor he'll hear
from me later"
Father, please" Cherry's anx-
ious face was pallid but her eyes
were blazing. "You mustn't say such
things, fatherl"
"Silencel" Walter Dixon's hand
was lifted. He roared the WORD
dramatically.
THERE was nothing Dan Phillips
Il could do but obey. Certainly
I'll 60" he said quietly. Good
afternoon"
With a quick glance at Cherry he
turned and left the room. They
heard the outer door close a mo-
ment later.
Walter DiXon's clustering manner