The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-08-09
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over rnl coffee cups. Il thought
you'd like to see a musical COM
edy 80 I arranged 1t. l met an
interesting man on the ship.
Ernest Franks is his name. He's
going to call for us at eight
o'clock" - ..-r. .,..,.. ...-......
Eve said she would enjoy going
o the theater. She was surprised
when two men instead Of one met
hem as she and Freda left the
levator. >.
II brought this lone wolf along"
ranks explained after introducing
heron Reece. because he needed
ompany. ! hope you'll like him."
"He looks likable." Freda said
IS she and her escort led the way
% a taxicab. Eve followed with
Heece whose charms easily over.
jhadowed those Of Franks.
Judging from the applause the
musical show was great success.
Eve followed its theme only va
suely. She permitted herself to
apse into lethargy. rousing occa'
ionally tn smile brightly at her
ompanions. She was conscious OF
leasing music and then the final
rurtain.
Theron Reece hummed one OF the
,ung hits as he guided her through
he lobby. AS they Joined the
hrong waiting for cabs outside he
uggested night club.
pEECE was disappointed when
~ lie head waiter was unable to
cat them at 4 table In the inner
ircle. A smart chorus Of young
iris was dancing yivaciously. beau-
fully. The applause was hearty
nd long. Then the dancing space
las cleared for patrons. Franks
id not dance but Iteece apparently
:anted to be on the floor all the
inc. Again and again he managed
that he and Eve were on the
.oor and the center OF attention
ncfore the other dancers left their
tables. Eve was not quite sure she
liked this. The lights turned 10 q
rosy glow and the orchestra played
4 waltz that made Eve think OF
Dick. Reece held her closely but
Eve drew away. .... 49,,
When they returned 10 their. To.
BILE Freda was displaying new
cigaret case she had purchased in
Paris. She passed II around. Eve
glanced at the other tables. then
hesitatingly took a cigaret. Franks
closed Lis hand over 1t. ..
Don't" he said. ut spells the
Illusion" Then he added. with
apologies to Miss Carter" Freda
smiled. She did not mind.
"And don't drink either" Reece
added, as he poured the contents OF
silver flask into three glasses OF
ginger ale. 1--WE want you to keep
that little girl look. It's rare
thing in a place like this"
As the" left the night club Ernest
Franks suggested walking a few
blocks before he escorted Freda to
her sister'r. home in Brooklyn.
Fifth Avenue is right around the
corner" he said. Its glorious
night and the windows after mid.
night are always worth looking at"
Freda agreed to walk with him.
The sidewalks were dry and her
long fur coat protected her against
the cold. But Reece protested that
Ewes wrap was inadequate, so they
separated. Reece signaled q taxi.
cab and he and Eve drove to her
! hotel.
Are you so absurdly young as
You look?" he asked. Then. With.
out waiting for an answer. he do
liberately took her hand. He hold
1t tightly and Eve did not try 10
withdraw It. After all, It was but
few blocks TO the hotel. ..
Suddenly the man took Ecr ~
his arms and. before she could Tree
herself. pressed his lips to hers.
They arrived at the hotel and
Eve, without SO much as a good
night, hurried to the elevator. :
(Tu lie Continued) 49,.