The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-15

I find out for myself. I'm going to
know the truth about this thingl"
Suddenly Brenda Walls fury
OVERRIDE all caution. Her face
twisted angrily. IF you do that
you'll be sorryl" she cried. I'm
giving you warning.
You can have your old check If
you want it. 1t was only $780, any,
how. What If did sell the story?
1t was my name that made them
take it-not because it was such
good story.
I wish you'd get out of here now.
Get out and stay out!"
Phillips did not stir. I'll 60"
he said slowly, as soon as a few
more things have been cleared up"
You're going now!"
"Oh, no, I'm not! Not for several
minutes yet" There was some
thing about the level, Unconditional
tone that was more alarming than
anger. Perhaps" he went on,
you've forgotten, Miss Vail, that
yesterday you agreed to go away
with me. To New York.
There was even a little discus
sion of marriage, if I'm not mis-
taken. 1 seem to recall that you
said you were fond of me. Wanted
to. help me in my career, didn't
you? Career-that's a laugh!
That's great"
When you're through with this
idiocy-!'
"Idiocy! That's what it is today,
is it? Well-why not? All this
is very interesting. Interesting and
instructive. BY the way I thought
YOU had headache this afternoon.
Couldn't see any one.
That's beautiful costume you're
wearing. New, isn't it? Cocktails
on the tray, too. Do you find them
a good cure for headache? Have
to try the remedy some time myself.
"One would almost conclude that
you're expecting company. No
wonder you'd like to have your little
Daniel, run along You wouldn't
by any chance tell me whom you're
expecting?"
mo, I Wouldn't"
Then I think I'll stay and find
out. AS your fiance. I'm entitled"
Brenda Vail whirled. 1--WE stood
about enough of this!" she ex-
claimed hotly. You're going to
leave here, but first I've a few things
to say myself
1t seems to take a lot to get an
idea through your silly head so Ill
put in simple words. I'm sick and
tired of you'll Do you hear that?
I've been tired of you for weeks.
The only reason I promised to go
10 New York was to make you stop
talking about it. And maybe you'd
IKE to know that silly play you
wrote has come back from every
agent I sent it to.
When I told you a producer
was considering it, that was a lie
NO producer would take drivel
like thatl The agents said it was
hopeless. Well-what do you think
of that noW?"
DAN crossed the room to the
- small table. 81 think I'll have
cocktail" he said quietly. Il think
need it,"
He filed a glass and downed it in
a swallow. When he turned, he was
smiling, but it was not a pleasant
smile.
That about makes it complete.
doesn't it?" Phillips asked. You've
sold my story and spent the money.
The plays flop. Now you want
me to get out. Yes, 1 guess that
just about makes it complete!"
Brenda watched unc rtainly. Had
she said too much? She must get
him away Immediately, no matter
how it was accomplished She hest
tated, seeking the right approach.
Phillips poured a second cocktail
and drank it. Want me to go,
don't your" he said easily. Pretty
anxious about that"
Please go, Dan. There's nothing
more to be said between us. 7
I'm sorry if I've been unkind. but
it's better to have the truth come
out. It's better for both of us. Id
like to be alone now"
Alone? What about the cock
tails here? And the guest you're
expecting? Oh, no, you're not 60
ing to be alone! BY the way, who