The Washington times., 1932-08-13
CHAPTER Xxx

Mortimer Pratt's yacht as "a
palace on the sea-" she was
nearer right than she knew.
From bow to stern, from engine
room to the wireless antenna,
the yacht was the final word in
sea-going luxury.
Tonight it's modern beauty
was heightened by the Colorful-
ness of little groups on deck,
gaily awaiting the arrival of all
guests who were to make up the
memorable cruise. Soft music
floated from the massive salon
below and drifted out to sea,
mingled with gay voices and
laughter.
Leaning carelessly against the
rail near the accommodation lad
der, Larry and Pratt stood talk.
ing.
II asked Lurline for you," said
Pratt. Hospitality.
You needn't have done that"
replied Larry, in a noncommit-
tai tone.
"She's a good locker, that
girl-not quite my type-but
stunning" Pratt looked at
Larry questioningly.
That's a funny situation"
said Larry, lowering his voice
confidentially. Il don't know
how I got into it. it's just one
OF those things. you know
what I mean?"
mot quite" said Pratt, recall
ing what he had seen and
heard.
Il never really cared about
her" Larry explained. but
we're cadS, all of us. We think
because we're able to help these
kids out with a few luxuries
we're emperors by divine right"
The man pays"
Yes. and so do the girls.
I've been trying as tactfully and
nicely as I know how to bust
LnlS thing up. but it's very diff
Give her a good check and
tell her. :"
I'D hate to hurt her"
He Prefers Blondes
Il like blondes" and Pratt
SAID 1t as though expressing his
preference for dogs or horses.
I'm beginning to want the
accent things. 1T must be age
someone for whom you can
have some respect"
Better watch your step. .
you're getting that marriage
look. It's like a cold in the
head-everyone gets it,"
I'D hate to feel that I'd
harmed a girl"
Harmed her? Why, you've
probably given her what they
all want most"
"What?"
Clothes, car, style, educa-
ton. :"
But nothing for her SOUL"
Larry said sadly.
That's a very silly word.
she probably hasn't one. They
usually throw that impediment
to fun out the window the first
decent apartment they possess"
"Cynic?"
"No-a man of the world"
Pratt Dragged.
Which world"
Venus"
AS Pratt spoke several search
lights on the yacht tarted to
play across the water toward
the shore, cutting huge paths of
light through the darkness,
Here comes some of the
girls, said Pratt, reaching for
the binoculars hanging from the
strap around his neck. "Lur-
lines bringing a friend tonight
someone special for me-" he
added.
Quite Nice
That's nice of her." said Lar
~ disinterestedly.
Lurline'S a nice girl-not
quite my type-but very nice"
and Pratt was overly patron
1zing, Put the searchlights
on the tender!" he shouted.
At the order Larry glanced
off to where the lights con.
centrated but the tender was
too far away for him to dis.
tinguiSh any of the passengers.
Aha blonde!-Good!" ex.
claimed Pratt, and he hurried
away to give some orders.
f1I
ing tender anxiously. Other
guests joined him at the rail
as the little boat drew closer.
Finally there was hail from
the tenders passengers, plainly
visible now, and Larry saw that
Blonde was with Lurline in
the boat. He walked hastily
away from the ladder.
Voices called back and forth.
Larry watched the two girls
come on board to be faWningly
greeted by Pratt.
Nv lcome aboard" said
Pratt, making a mock bow
over his commodore's cap.
"Gee-this is SWELL" ex-
claimed Blonde, looking around
in amazement.
II told you, my dear-a pal.
ace In the seal" chirped Lur.
line.
Would you like to come
around before you take your
furs off?" asked Pratt, taking
Blondes arm.
do, dear" urged Lurline.
"Where'S Larry?"