Evening star., 1932-07-30

ing holiday. The feeling she should
not go persisted, but she drowned it in
plans Of what they would wear, sur
misses about what they would do and
what Haven Beach was like. Spring
was coming on and the resort would be
crowded with the vanguard OF the
Easter vacationistS.
The following afternoon, when she
was leaving the studio, Tony submitted
her sketch of the model she called
Tree Bloom" to Montieu. She had
been free a great part of the afternoon
and the idea developed suddenly, with
almost no effort on her part except
that Of recording it. The wood-sprite
face and figure of the girl she had
known in Centerville seemed to mate
rialize before her eyes. She worked
frantically to transfer 1t to paper be-
fore it dissolved. Donald Kemp was
right. The gown was this girl, a part
Of her person, not mere drapery. To-
gether they seemed to sway and flutter,
like young tree bending to the caress
of the breeze. Tony was carried out of
herself by the sheer joy 6f creation.
She could scarcely believe the completed
sketch was her handiwork
Another one, no?" Montieu nodded
encouragement. You are an industri-
GUS artistic, ma petite. An individualist,
but that is good for the work. Already
there are too many pirates. I will
examine the sketch, with others in my
portfolio. tonight"
when will I know whether or not
you approve it?" Tony had hoped
Montieu would look at the sketch at
once. She would like to take the news
of its reception to Donald Kemp, who
was leaving on the midnight train. If
the news was unfavorable Donald
Kemp would find way to ease her
disappointment. to inspire her anew. If
1t was favorable he would rejoice with
her.
Tomorrow, perhaps" Montieu smiled
tapped her lightly on the shoulder
Make haste slowly, petite. One grows
through patience"
Tony found Kemp meditative, al
most moody.
4 dislike leaving you here alone"
he said. Il wish you had friends Of
your own kind in the city. You're
staying too close to your work"
I'm not very social, am I?' Tony
admitted. I'D like to be, but I've had
neither the time nor the money to 20
about much. l meet quite few people
genial, Know but they are -b busy W WITH WITH
their own affairs and when work is
finished they go their separate ways
with their families and friends. Lee is
the exception. We just happened to be
two orphans Of the storm thrown to-
gether."
Il want to talk with you about Lee.
Are you living with her?"
Tony thought the question rather
impertinent. Still, there was no reason
why she should not answer it.
mot living with her, just visiting.
have my room with Mrs. Higgins, the
same one"
Good. I wouldn't want your LOYALTY
to Lee to lead you into unpleasant en-
tanglements. All right to be her friend.
but her constant mpanion-Well-
she's not exactly your sort"
Resentment famed in Tony,s cheeks
Why did Donald Kemp presume to egti-
mate Lee? He knew nothing about her.
except her acquaintance with Adam
Leonard and that was no discredit
Lee hadn't known Adam Leonard was
married until the scene at the night
club. Lee shouldn't accept Ieonard's
bounty in return for standing by him.
She should have gone back to work at
El Tango or elsewhere. Yet-Adam
Leonard was benefiting by Lees stand.
cara Leonard had offered Lee an eX-
traVagant sum of money to testify
against her husband If Leonard
wanted to recompense Lee. that was his
business and hers. Lee was Tony,s only
TREND IN THIS city of strangers, the only
one VINO cared when She came and
went, whether she was Ill or well,