The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-28

tnen Dan stepped forward. How
do you do, Mr.. Dixon" he said.
How do you do"
The constraint between the two
men was evident. Cherry fastened
TO relieve it. Here's a chair,
father she said. directing him to
the most comfortable one.
1t stood near the open window
and what breeze there was reached
it. Its been q hot day, hasn't it?"
she went on. Lucky you and
mother are getting off so soon"
That's just what I've come to
talk about" Dixon announced.
But you're going, aren't you?
You don't mean snything's hap
pened to change your plans?"
Her father shook his head. mo,
nothing's happened. But I came to
ask once again If you wouldn't re-
consider and come with us"
Cherry drew herself up straight
in her chair. Il can't" she said.
I'm sorry, butt can't"
Dan was sitting in the shadows
at the opposite side of the room.
Now he leaned forward, You didn't
tell me anything, about this
Cherry" he said. Il didn't know
you we're thinking Of going any
where"
The girls cheeks, famed. Il
suppose 1 forgot to mention it," she
said. Father asked me to go with
mother on this trip, but I told him
it would be impossible. And now
that he's decided to go himself, I'm
sure that will be much better" She
turned toward Dixon. You know
you really do need the rest, father"
You're sure you won't change
your mind?"
Cherry smiled. quite sure" she
said. What do you think of our
home here? Isn't it rather attrac-
tive?"
The one-room apartment was not
at it's best. The living room was
warm and there were still signs
that it recently had served as a
dining room.
Dams hat and coat and a pile
OF newspapers cluttered the daven-
port. A faint odor suggested that
the neighbors had been cooking
cabbage.
Dixon managed a reply that was
satisfactory and Cherry explained
how they had found the apartment
and subleased it.
THERE was little more talk and
i then Dixon arose to go. For a
moment he hesitated, then said alb
ruptly to Dan, I'm afraid 1 was
rather hasty the last time we met.
Said things 1 shouldn't have"
That's all right, Mr.. Dixon.
guess I understand how you felt"
The older man put out his hand.
Il was wrong" he said slowly, but
I hope it's not too late to make up
for it. You and Cherry must both
come out to see us when we're back
from this trip"
Thanks. Well be glad to-"
A few moments more and Dixon
was gone. Cherry whirled around
as the door closed after him.
you see, DAM" she exclaimed
happily, sfather isn't bit like you
thought he was. Oh, I'm so glad he
came, even if the place is sight
Aren't you glad, too?H
"Why-yes, I guess So"
You guess SO? Don't you know?"
yes, Of course. Sure, I'm glad,
But why didn't you tell me about
this trip, Chery?"
Il did tell you about it,"
Il mean about your father ask
ing you to go with them? How'd it
happen you didn't say anything
about that?"
"Oh, 1 guess it just didn't seem
very important. 1 said I couldn't
and that seemed to be all there was
to it."
Dan crossed the room and looked
out on the night. For several mo-
ments he was silent. Then he said,
1T isn't too late to change your
mind about it, is it?"
why, Dan"
His back was still toward her.
His voice went on, calmly and
steadily. Il think you're making a
mistake, Cherry. 1 think it would
be better if you'd take the trip"
you mean you want me to go?"
Eyes. Yes 1 do"
Cherry was beside him. "You
want me to go?' she repeated in
amazement. why, Dan, what's
come over you? I don't under
stand"
He turned and faced her. There's
nothing to understand" he said.
why should you spend the rest of
the summer in a hot, dumpy little
place like this when you could be
at the seashore?