Evening star., 1932-08-28

antly "Oh." Bitter disappointment crept into
her vioce. Its you. Sturdy. Is there fire or
something? Why, 1 came home because was
bored" vast sigh escaped her. At times the
overwhelming ennui of her II years was more
than she could bear. Your jaloppy is here
You don't care, do you? You'll get lift
Gby" And the receiver banged into place.
Standing in the middle of the floor, Judy ran
her hand through her short yellow hair, mar
rowed her brown eyes until they were the
-merest Sits and looked inscrutable. 1t was
private pose of hers and one that never failed
to thrill her
But even slim young things must sleep, and
Soon realities faded into dreams.
TWO miles down the beach from Judys Sum-
] mer home-she had parents called the
WindsorS-was the Fishs Fin. Sturdy scowled
as he stepped from the phone booth, for his
conversation with Judy had been far from salts
factory. A tumble of gay voices, bright colors
and soft lights engulfed him. Barbaric music
beat upon the air. but it went unnoticed.
Sturdy's jungle blood refused to be stirred.
At that moment the leader of the orchestra
chose to announce: Il have surprise for you
tonight. You've all heard of Nicky, of the
famous Rhythm Rouges. Well, here he is"
And sleek-haired youth stepped forth to bow
and smile at the applaudng dancers
Darn it," muttered Sturdy in disgust, "she
would fall for an egg like that!'
Resentment ranked in his breast, for
hour earlier that same sleek youth had cut in
on his dance with Judy. Naturally, Sturdy had
thought she knew him. He sighed You never
could tell what the girl would do next.
Hello, Beautiful" Nicky said, as they
Rhirled away
Judys eyebrows asked questions
"Id have been here sooner but one look at
you knocked me cold. Where do you bury your
yictims?"
Judys devastating dimple got in its deadly
work.
Haven't these people any homes?" he NUT
tered glaring about Foul place"
Il think it's swell. Keenest dance floor on
the whole beach" She willfully misunder-
stood
ANY one in the room with us would be a
crowd. Let's beat it." And as the music
walled to a stop, the daring pair dashed for an
open window and disappeared under the
startled nose of Sturdy
Little waves rippled on the moon -drenched
beach. Countless stars glowed above them. 1t
was spangled evening.
Careful" cautioned Nicky helping Judy into
boat anchored at the waters edge.
Ooh" She clutched at him, fully aware
that the f1at-bottomed old tub wouldn't tip
GOSH" said Nicky softly. My heart almost
stopped beating. just thought OF something
Suppose hadn't come here tonight"
bear it?"
He ignored her fippancy.
Il have strange feeling this was meant
to be-"
1T couldn't be something you ate?" sug-
gested Judy.
Golden Girl" whispered Nicky close against
her ear.
She trailed her hand through the water,
Blondes are going out she remarked indif-
he he dar ipkv
They re so fatal"
you're plenty fatal the way you are," re-
sponded Nicky.
Pretty good for the first 20 minutes"
she replied coolly. To herself she was thinking
what an air he had He was man who knew
his way about. The Summer might not be a
failure after all
Twenty minutes?" stormed Nicky This
will last lifetime"
what line! Did 1t take YOU long to
learn?" Judy giggled.
"No foolin'. We were made for each other"
"You're telling me-"
I'm Judy Windsor, darling Didn't you
know"
Gosh, should IL"
~Brute"
"Judy!" called an anxious voice
That's Sturdy Suppose I'll have to dance
with him." whispered the girl reluctantly Get
ting acquainted was a fascinating game.
Don't CO." pleaded Nicky. "Is that the dim
bulb you were dancing with when I cut in?
The big lug doesn't know he's alive"
"Oh, he's kind o. nice" she defended Sturdy
After all he was her property and she couldn't
have him maligned.
"Oh, pardon my round shoulders
"Judy!" The voice was nearer and more in
sistent.
She vanished with soft swish of trailing
chiffon. Her laughter fioated back to him, a
silvery challenge. For a split second Nicky
wavered Then grimy he followed.
Sturdy carefully maintained dignifed sill
ence during the dance. He was never very
hilarious but he needn't sulk, thought Judy,
He didn't own her