The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-07

ing tHdJ gentleman, Is looking Aol
talent"
Sheila's eyes widened expectantly.
For party he's giving this eve
uing."
The girls face fell.
we thought perhaps you'd dance
for him." Joe Paris added. Just
a number or two. I know you're
booked with Roscoe Moody in Glea>
sons place"
Sheila showed her surprise. So
Joe Paris knew that! That he had
known her father did not seem so
unusual as did this exciting bit OF
news.
we are playing Jackson Heights"
Sheila murmured in confusion.
I've been resting lately. Im-well,
pretty stiff"
Joe grinned broadly. If he thought
sore muscles a joke, Sheila decided,
it must be cause he had never ex-
perienced them. Or, had he?
MN" Joe said, while Bill stood
by attentively and the others re-
manned silent. jackson Heights.
That's Bailey's theater? Well-you
could make it in a taxi. After the
show. Just number or so. Is that
right, Lane? Or a song"
Bill leaned forward confidentially
though his lowered voice reached
and was meant to reach every cor
ner in the room. "Shayne puts over
a song number in great style"
Dick Stanleys pleading eyes met
the girls for an instant as she wa
Yered.
Il would like to accommodate
you" she began, then added hastily,
"but I haven't been dancing. I'll
be awfully tried, I'm afraid"
You seem in excellent practice"
Trevor Lane began politely.
Its not that" Sheila flushed.
81 may be too stiff by that time
to dance well. Maybe you've ridden
horseback-and know how difficult
it is?" She laughed ruefully. Per
haps some other time!"
HER heart was pounding, saying
IL loudly, You little fool Why
are you refusing? Mr.. Stanley will
be there! You'll see him. Maybe he
will take you home. Tell him you'll
be glad to fill in"
I'VE pay So"
"Seventy-fve" announced Dick
briskly. slyly nudging Trevor.
And " grinning boyishly, I'VE guar
antee you an awfully good time. For
you'll stay for the party, of course?"
This, she knew, was irregular.
Unbusinesslike. They got things
from you they didn't pay for-ex-
ira songs, maybe dances, even a
lesson or so.
The men gathered around, con-
sidering a GLORIOUS girl fair prey.
The girls snubbed you if you were
good-looking, or if you were clever
they said catty things.
No, the wisest thing was to keep
away. Still $75 is $75-a full ward
robe with careful buying! A new
evening gown, new hat, new suit,
shoes!
But why put herself at dis
advantage? Why appear beside So
ciety girls, wealthy young women
of this mans own set, with the
comparison all in their favor? Me-
ticulously groomed, born to luxury
ana ease never a worry or thought
for tomorrow.
I'm sorry. I'd love to some other
time. It's awfully nice of you to ask
me-"
Some other time, then, Trevor
Lane said simply He did not ap-
pear even vaguely disturbed. Dick
Stanley looked crestfallen. Joe
Paris regarded her doubtfully and
Bill glared.
Cant I persuade you?" Dick
asked in low tone as the others
moved away.
NO, really can't do it. Not to-
night"
Suppose I leave the telephone
number with the girl? Will you
use it if you change your mind?"
She shook her head. mo. Well
maybe. Yes, leave it. But don't be
disappointed"
please change your mind. I'll
expect to hear from you"
Why hadn't he asked for her
telephone number, Sheila wondered
as he disappeared in the direction of
the others. Didn't he know she had
burned the bridges? That she
couldn't telephone him now?
He thought he could find her in
the telephone book, perhaps. AS if
she could afford her own apartment
in these days!
Sheila sighed. An opportunity
had vanished. But work remained.
Doggedly she went into the rou-
tine, her clicking heels beating out
the rhythm as faithful Jimmy
played.