The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-03
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adored Elinor but he had his weak
ness. and she knew all about them.
That's not so nice for a decent girl.
And you know how he drank
stewed 10 the gills every night,
lurching all over the place"
Yes Barrett conceded not quite
steadily.
Then there's Philip Sexton.
After Elinor settled that 100000
on him he was whining all the
time for more"
Barrett was all attention Philip
Sexton. So that was where The
500 600 had gonel He had thought
Elinor kept the money for herself
after pretending such sCorn for
Miss Elias money.
L met her one day last winter
at Pills" Bob went on. I've sort
OF kept in touch with Phil because
I did think he mad a raw deal Eli
nor used 10 90 TO see him often.
Philip was sick. and whenever she
came, all he did was 10 talk Of how
much you and she had and how lit
lie he had Hes bum if there
ever was Onei"
I didn't know he was in New
York Barrett heard himself say
That was Phil's secret. He
didn't want any one TO know. He
was awfully sensitive about that
scandal he was mixed up IL Forg-
ing Miss Sections check. you
know You did know about that,
didn't you?"
Yes. I knew that"
Bob considered the matter in his
SLOW way. Look here. he said
abruptly. I'm afraid I've ~ the cat
out Of the bag. I supposed Of course
you knew Elinor went TO see Philip
and that he was in town
i didn't, but I'm very glad to
know 1t now
Ill have to confess to Elinor,"
Bob said. But I guess she'll for
give me.
ELINOR was waiting for them on
II the terrace, that ran before the
house.
Here's our friend" Barrett called
as he put on the brakes. Elinor
didn't understand Barretts eyes
the reverent. humble apology that
was written in them
Bobl' she said, looking up and
smiling.
He brought me a present Ger
aid reminded. his eyes on the lug
gage and boxes.
At dinner that night Bob was
pleasantly treasured of Elinor's hap
piness. She glowed Barrett's heart
went down anew. To see such a
change in her made by another
mani He breathed deeply. re-
minded himself that her happiness
was the one thing he wanted, and
was able to force a smile.
Bob made his confession about
splitting the beans" concerning
Philip.
Il didn't know that Barrett didn't
know about it. Elinor," Bob said
sheepishly.
1T doesn't matter" she assured
him. Il didn't tell him because
Philip was so insistent that no one
must know And he was so good
TO me when I was a child that 1
felt I had to respect his wishes,
she said.
He didn't want anyone TO know
he was in New York or that I had
given him the money Philip has
so much pride-not the right kind
of pride. either It's the kind that
exists so long as facts are kept
hidden. so long as he can pretend
that no one helps him.
It's difficult to explain but I felt
1 owed him a good deal And so
I promised I've often thought it
was a mistake. Am I forgiven,
Barry?" she finished.
My dearl" Barrett stammered.
you know you are!"
Bob Telfare glanced from one to
the other and reflected. They're
crazy about each other"
Actually. there had been tears in
Barrett's eyes. brought there by
Elinor's question. Well, Bob could
understand that. If things had
been different he. too, would have
been able to feel a smart beneath
the eyelids. with her showing need
of his approval.
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