The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-02-21

belied her gray hair. She wore
blue pajamas and wide sun hat
that was most becoming.
Sheila could swim, but she realized
with a pang that these young peo-
pie were experts. They dived mo
raced through the water with the
skill might expect from profess
sionals.
That, Of course, was because they
devoted themselves day after day tc
play, and play in these days is
largely hard work at sports.
Sheila could not compete with
them, but she could enjoy the beau
ty Of the place, the scent Of the
woods, the roll of the sea, the white
sails fluttering so far away against
the deep blue water.
Shall we swim" Dorothy was ask
ing, "or sit here and talk? 1 hope
Henri was nice about letting you
come"
oh, yes"
Dorothy smiled. HE should have
been. Every one here will admire
you and your clothes and Henri will
profit by it.
"Of course, I wanted you for
yourself, but I had to appeal to
Henri's business sense. And I'm glad
you're here! Oh, look - there S
Dickm
CHE sprang to meet him and two
~ other young men with him. Dick
already was in his bathing suit A
moment later Dorothy was in
PRODUCING the newcomers to Sheila.
Other guests joined the group and
those who were swimming waved
gay greetings.
For a brief instant Sheila felt i'll
at ease and out of the fun. IF
were playing in show I wouldn't
feel this way" she told herself. But
I'm only a model. 1 don't belong
with all these people. 1 don't even
know how to talk to them"
But the consciousness passed
away after a few moments. Then
she saw Dick making his way toward
her.
"Sheila" he said. I'm so glad
you're here. Well have a great
time together"
He eyed her approvingly. Dick
himself looked handsome. Straight
limbed, well built, he was like the
-4o+,,o cF n C.vooly ofh1ptp
Sheila, feeling the approval in his
glance, smiled shyly. They stooo
at the edge Of the pool making an
attractive picture.
I'll race you to the other end,
Dck proposed suddenly.
Il don't swim very we'll" Sheila
told him, but the protest was lost
Laughing, struggling, she felt her
self borne along toward the diving
board.
"Oh, Dick" she cried, wait min
ute! Honestly 1 don't swim very
well. And 1 can't dive"
He seemed not to hear. The
others hailed them with shouts Of
delight. All at once Sheila under
stood.
She was one of them. II was al
a game and she had exactly as much
part in it as any of the others.
At the diving board, however, Dick
dropped her wrist suddenly. Didn't
mean to rough-house you," he said
lowering his voice. 1--WE won't swim
if you'd rather not. I wouldn't let
anything hurt you for the world"
His voice, so low that even near
at hand no one else could hear
struck Sheila with its deep note OF
ksincerity.
Two girls and man, rushing past
them, pushed them to one side. The
trio plunged off the diving board
and caught the attention of the
crowd. Sheila and Dick were for
gotten.
TINE two stood in the midst o.
u the splashing, shrieking throne
and to Sheila it seemed as though
they we're on a desert island.
Dick was looking at her. Hi
eyes held hers so that she coulc
not look away.
"Sheila!" he whispe. ed her name
softly.
A girl in a scarlet suit called ou
'gangway!" and came running to.
ward the spring board. Are vol
two going to dive or aren't you?'
she cried.
Sheila and Dick stepped to ONT
side. Let's get out of this" HI
said. Il want to talk to you abou
so many things"
They moved off toward TIVE
beach chairs at the other end O.
the pool. The chairs were SHADED
by gigantic orange and blacl
striped sun umbrella.
Behind them the crowd wa
laughing at the antics of clumsy
diver Sheila turned and saw {
tall, blond-haired youth catch Doro,
thy's hand and leap with her int
the water.
"Idiots!' Dick growled.
Sheilas heart was beating rapidly
She sat down in the low chair anc
Dick dropped beside her on the
ground.
A servant came toward then
bearing tall glasses of thinking
drinks. Dick waved the man away
Listen, Sheila," he said abruptly
maybe you don't want to hear al
this again, but I can't help it
You've got to listen to me. I love
you! I love you and I won't take
no for an answer this time.
I'll get a job digging bitches il
that's what you want. Ill prove tt
you I can earn a living. I'll give
my money away, do anythingl
You can have a home in the
country if you want it with g
kitchen and gingham curtains anc
red geraniunS in the windows. But
Sheila, you've got TO marry me
You've got tot"
CHAPTER FORTY-FTVE
A FTERWARD, when Sheila wa
IN in her own room, she still
could hear Dicks voice as he Spokt
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