The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-09
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Z had begged himl Her face grew
/ crimson at the thought. How she
/ had pleaded with him TO dine with
her? She, Sheila Shayne, who hac
/ been so proud Of her independence
Leaving Jerry in the lobby, she hac
/ hurried to her room, dressed care
fully and called Henri, the heac
waiter, on the telephone. She hac
given the dinner order. The party
was TO be at her expense.
Melon Henri, and flllet Of sole
Your best salad An ice. AND
demitaSse."
In your room, Miss Shayne?
the waiter asked.
No. I want dinner for two. And
the corner table if it isn't taken"
The corner table was concealed
cleverly behind palms. Henri him.
/ self would serve the dinner. He
would see that the food was excel
lent.
Saturday night was a night Of fes-
tivity at the Grandmore. There
was always dancing there on Sat
urdays and music through the din
ner hour
Seated in the dining room,
Sheila discounted her earlier fears.
She looked across at Jerry and was
sure he did love her.
Maybe" she thought, he'll come
to see me of when the train leaves
after all"
But Jerry did not suggest it.
When the dinner was over, he es-
corted her to the stage door. Sheila
chung to him
"Goodby, dear" he said softly.
Then you CAN'T" Her voice
broke.
Jerry shook his head. Don't see
how I could make it. He kissed
her gently. Where do you play
neXt?"
Burton
"Ahl Jerry's tone was brighter.
He released her arm as a chorus
man, Whistling, turned into the al
leyway leading to the stage door.
Burton! That's only four hours
away. Suppose I see you--say,
Wednesday evening" dinner?"
Wednesday they would play a
matinee in Burton. 1t meant a hard
day.
You stay at the Mansion house,
Of course?" Jerry went on.
Sheila nodded.
Then suppose we make it
Wednesday. 1t will be a real cele-
bration I'll call you after the show
Tuesday night just to remind you"
AS if she needed reminding!
THAT will be fine" Sheila agreed
Look here, if there's any party
on or anything don't wait for my
call. Go ahead and enjoy yourself
If I don't get you I'll write or come
any how Keep Wednesday open"
But call me, Jerry!"
TAGGING departure, his words had
L sounded comforting A date
with Jerry who would travel four
hours to meet her. Jerry who had
not moved little finger to see her
while she had been in Spencer!
But she would not see him on
Wednesday. Sheila danced exquis-
itely that night. Every one said so.
She reappeared for encore after en-
core.
Listen, baby let those folks go
home! We don't want to miss our
train" the comedian urged as,
painting and spent, Sheila leaned
against a painted tree in the wings.
Had her audience been able to
see her then, it might have shown
mercy. The applause became deaf
ening. The stage manager nodded
and the orchestra again began play
ing Sheila's number.
With a sigh hardly audible, she
overcame her WEAKNESS. She flut-
tered to the entrance to the stage,
smiling, electrified.
She had to go through the entire
dance. She had hoped it would be
just a few steps and a kiss of her
hand. After six intricate dances
that should have Sufficed.
Du0 IL O4u llOC Su1llCe. tripping,
whirling, weaving, fluttering. her
head thrown back, her eyes starry,
Sheila went through the complete
routine.
Watching her, as he had watched
her a hundred times, the comedian
marveled. Was this airy figure the
weary, dropping girl who hardly five
minutes earlier had stood near him
in the wings?
(TO Be COntinued)