Evening star., 1932-08-27
The Runaway Wife
- By VERNE CONNELLY

utes, wasn't it? I'm sorry to have
kept you waiting"
1T makes no difference to me, but
I expect Martin will be fuming all over
the place if we are late"
They stopped to get Marcia. She was
ready, but Jean had forgotten to pack
the night before, and now Marcia must
help her hurriedly thrust the lovely
sports things into a bag which she had
bought especially for this week end with
Martin. In the living room, when they
were ready to leave, Jean introduced
Marcia to DR.. Junet. She had already
speculated on a possible romance be-
tween these two and noted that they
greeted each other in what she termed
a hopeful manner. Certainly, they
looked we'll together-Marcia's red
head and fair skin, in contrast to his
swarthinesS.
The three of them sat in the front
seat of DR.. Junet'S roadster. Jean was
radiant, exultant. Life seemed to
stretch away into the future in endless
vistas of happiness Martin either by
her side or waiting for her at some
fortuitous spot and moment as now.
DR.. Junet. perceiving her state of mind,
and guessing its cause, felt his pity
deepen. He wondered If he could make
a confdante of Marcia, enlist her IN
saving Jean from the unhappiness he
feared awaited her. He was unaware,
at this time. of his own true feelings
for Jean.
Marcia said: You psychiatrists al
ways make me nervous, DR.. Junet-
week end with one of you or not"
He smiled, his eyes on the winding
ribbon of road ahead. That is why 1
have never been able to find wife
none of your sex has the courage to
attempt lifetime with me-"
II can understand that" Marcia
agreed solemnly. your only chance
would be to analyze girl first and tell
her she was perfect.
But being an essentially truthful
jean, how do you endure his critical
observation day after day?"
II hadn't thought of it as applied to
myself" Jean said.
You wouldn't analyZe me unless I
asked you, would you?" Her eyes
sought his, apprehensively. he thought.
You have nothing to worry about, "
he reassured her, laying one hand over
hers for a brief second, and giving it a
sympathetic pressure.
Evidently that doesn't include me, p"
Marcia said and laughed impudently.
"I'll get even with you some day-Ill
write a book about you"
What, another book? There are so
many now"
mot like mine. The title will be "A
Woman Doctor Looks at Life and Men. "
Are you doctor?" He looked at her
in quick surprise.
Not yet, but will be long before I
write a book"
Jean, are you in on the secret Of
why my sex comes in for your friend S
dissection"
mo, this is the first I'd heard of it."
Because it will be for adults only"
Marcia said.
shall shove her out IN the road.
DR.. Junet?"
Spare me, please. I'd only have to
pick her up. to prove we aren't as bad
as she thinks"
"She doesn't think 1.-THE house is
always full of men hanging about her" !"
There, isn't that pretty sight?"
DR.. Junet called their attention to
Martins house just coming into view,
and Martin himself standing bare
headed on the steps, his red hair daz-
zling in the sunlight.
Hello, there" he said to Marcia,
helping her out of the car I'm glad
you could come And how are you,
young lady?" he asked, lifting Jean out
Of the car and searching her eyes be-
fore he put her down. I'm afraid
you've been working too hard-weu
have to see that you get good rest"
"It's restful just to be in this lovely
place" Jean answered, her face glowing
with happiness.
DR.. Junet and clasped his hand in a
vigorous welcome TITS good to get you
down here away from the Office"
CTo Be Continued.)