The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-14
Chapter 38 A DANGEROUS WOMAN

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 A DANGEROUS WOMAN
 The table made a colorful pic ture with yellow tulips in Ions oval silver bowl. They looked like reflections of the lights in can delabra on four corners There was no electric lights in the Goad. bys' great dining-room and face. were brought into sharp relief by the candles.
 Venice sat between Jerry and Jim Govern. Drake was directly opposite her, Betty Paine on ons side, Alice Schuyler on the other Venice lifted her eyes to meet his then she turned quickly to Jim.
 Iloved that evening with you at the movies" she said. ''Marlene Dietrich is remarkable"
 T hardly deserve credit for that.
 And so it went on. Meaningless but Venice persisted in her anima- tion. Whenever she glanced al Drake he was either talking to one of the girls at his side or appar- ently lost in thought, his gaze on the profusion of tulips.
 Hike early morning light she suddenly leaned little forward te say 50 him. She must make hin conscious of her accessibility.
 Like butter in bloom" laughed Jim who had heard the remark.
 It spoiled the attempt on he part and Drake turned to answe a question of Betty Paine's.
 He started and smiled quickly at her.
 After dinner Lola, Jerry, Allies Schuyler and Drake Farrelly played contract. Venice and the others sat and chatted.
 s'Lst's have another table, Ven- ice suggested.
 After a good bit of cutting ir and out and an elapse of about two hours that seemed intermin- able to Venice she found herself playing opposite Drake. g II haven't had two words with you this evening"" she said.
 T know. You're elusive"
 No. You are"
 'sThree spades said Lola.
 When Jim Severn was dummy at his table he came over to put 2 hand on the back of Venice'' chair.
 sMay I take you home whel you're ready?" he bent his head t whisper.
 Venice nodded. She felt an moved. She wanted Drake to tak' her home but there seemed to b little that could be done about 1t As the game broke up and peopli rose to go she remained in he chair and put a detaining hand ol his arm.
 What about the contest?" sh' asked. She had forgotten her ma neuvers now and was only sincerel. interested.
 .sIt's not announced yet
 What endless suspense. env, you. I wish I had something [, look forward to and dream about I thought of taking some course at Columbia.
 1T expect you'd hardly find tn time. But it's a great idea"
 This was said with no malice. H merely could not visualize he wedging it in between all her en gagements. She could see that She smiled eagerly.
 seI could find the time, really I'm going to-"
 aCan we drop you home, Ven ice?" It was Lola in her evenin wrap.
 Venice got reluctantly to he feet. She thought quickly,
 sJim's taking me home. Bu N41y don't you and Jerry an Drake come along too, and wel ransack the ice box?"
 sCan't darling Lola said.
 .sorry, Lola What about yo Drake?"
 T know when I'm wanted. Sev <tnA would contaminate me wit dirty looks all night"
 s'Never mind Jtpr I wapt yop ssNo, thanks. Venice, there az no joys in being a fifth wheel"
 ssNight, Venice" Lola turne away to find Jerry. !.
 AWill you cons to dinner w1e me on Tfursday, Drake9v She fe' herself color.
 thursdays my younget sietes 6lFthday. I've promised her binge."
 ~Will you telephone me 500 then?" n~