The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-18
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why don't you hire a private
subway and try it out?' Dick asked
rather acidly. Dorothy had no in
tention of seeming snobbish, but he
was afraid Sheila might not under
stand this.
You know what I mean" insisted
Dorothy She smiled into Sheilas
face as the car turned into the park
and headed northWard. Let's get
this settled. We lured the girl into
Athis car with a promise Of taking
5her home. Actually nothing is far
ther from my mind!
Il want to spend the evening with
you, Sheila, if you'll stand for it, If
you two don't want to be my guests
for dinner, how about both of us
being Dicks guests?"
Help howled Dick amiably.
It'll feed Sheila any time, but once
, day is all can stand with you'll"
b Then let's go Dutch at an auto
mat suggested Sheila.
"Finel" Dorothy agreed gayly
"The very thing!" She leaned
forward to give instructions to
the chauffeur.
"Dorothy!'' Dick burst out pro-
tostingly Listen, I've an idea
couldn't do another lick Of work
today if my life depended on it.
Suppose we take Sheila home if
fhe really wants to go there.
Then well go shopping at the
Italian grocers and I'll make
some Of my famous spaghetti.
Well throw party at my apart
ment. How is that"
You wouldn't do it last week
when I asked you to, would you?"
retorted Dorothy with pretended
wrath. "Sheila, I certainly wish
had your influence over him.
It's amazingl I, for one, think
that's a grand suggestion, though.
Will you Gomez"
Sheila glanced inquiringly in
Dicks direction. you're sure we
Won't be in the way? You don't
twSnt to work?"
n Say, I wouldn't miss the chance
Ito show you what a cook I am for
ganything! It's my most charming
accomplishment"
Then suppose we turn about.
Tt isn't necessary for me to go
home, unless you think I should
dress"
THE other two declared she
$ Il looked perfect, and presently
the car was gliding down Tenth
avenue toward Greenwich Village.
They reached a neighborhood Of
little shops Offering real italian
spaghetti, uncooked; an array of
heeses; huge black olives; squash
o be cooked in the Italian fashion,
nd huge poes, tied up fresh, hot
nd odorous.
Think of the calories!" exclaimed
heila, laughing, as Dick seemed
ent on further purchases.
That's something neither Of you
no need to worry about" he re-
prted.
Dicks east side apartment over
oked the river When they reached
he place, Sheila decided it suited
m perfectly. The furnishings did
Dt seem expensive, but there was
air of comfort and quiet good
ste.
IT'S really just workshop" Dick
Eplained The living room in which
ey stood was large and restful. A
easy chairs stood about and
ere was a fireplace with simple,
aceful lines.
A large table, Uttered with pa
s. stood near the window, flanked
h typewriter, q supply of pointed
ncils. and yellow and white pa
Richard Stanley Third writes the
at American play!" sang out
rothy in some disdain. Richard
Rnley Second-to say nothing of
ichard Stanley First-would be
more gratified if the young man re-
TURNED to Brockton to learn the
shoe business"
She's Jealous because she doesn't
even know how to spell" Dick said.
Hes jealous HIMSELF" returned
, Dorothy.
"Amuse yourselves. children, while
try to get this stuff on the table"
Dick went on, undisturbed.
Sheila sank into a chair. There
was fine view here of the river. 1t
was getting dark outside. The slow
moving ferries gave forth twinkling
lights.
other boats, laden with cargo,
moved slowly up and down. Long
Island City, chained to Manhattan
t. 10y rope Of twinkling lights, lay
across the brief stretch of water.
Night had softened the grim
buildings skirting the waters edge
and had given the scene a touch of
theatrical glamour.
Life is like that" Sheila thought
YEARLY. Glamour hiding uglineSs. "
She was tired from the days work.
! Dicks apartment seemed a haven
of rest
The dinner which Dick finally set
before them really was excellent. 1t
! was served in buffet fashion before
the fireplace. Dorothy chatting gay
", fitting about gathering up pep
per and salt, diving into the ice
box, running hither and thither to
) wash fork, to corral napkin.
Il thought you went to Rome to
study" she vouchsafed. Not to
learn cooking. This is the best food
you've ever offered me-"
I'm offering this to Sheila. You
Just happened TO be along" Dick