The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-10
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fessional interests. They dined
pleasantly at Ewes hotel.
About tonight" FTeda said over
the coffee cups. Il thought YOU d
ike 70 see a musical comedy so I
arranged It. I met an interesting
man on the ship Ernest Franks is
his name He's going to call for US
at eight O'Clock.
Eve said she would enjoy going
70 the theater She was surprised
when two men instead Of one met
them as she and Freda left the
elevator.
I brought this lone wolf along"
Franks explained after introducing
Theron Reece. because he needed
company I hope you'll like him
He looks hkable Freda said as
she and her escort led the way 10 a
taxicab. Eve followed with Reece
whose charms easily overshadowed
those OF Franks
Judging from the applause the
musical show was a great success.
Eve followed its theme only vague
~ She permitted herself 10 lapse
into lethargy. rousing occasionally
10 smile brightly at her companions.
she was conscious Of pleasing music
and then the final curtain.
Theron Reece hummed one of the
song hits as he guided her through
the lobby As they joined the
throng waiting for cabs outside he
suggested a night club.
ID EECE was disappointed when
the head waiter was unable 10
seat them az a table in the inner
circle A smart chorus of young
girls was dancing vivaciously, beau
tifully The applause vas hearty
and long. Then the dancing space
was cleared for patrons.
Franks did not dance. but Reese
apparently wanted to be on the
floor all the time. Again and again
he managed so that he and Eve
were on the floor and the center
Of attention before the other dane
ers left their tables
Eve was not quite sure she liked
this. The lights turned 10 a rosy
glow and the orchestra played a
waltz that made Eve think of Dick.
Reece held her closely, but Eve drew
away.
When they returned 10 their ia
BILE Freda was displaying a new
cigaret case she had purchased in
Paris She passed it around. Eve
glanced at the other tables. then
hesitatingly took a cigaret. Franks
closed his hand over it.
Don't" he said 1T spoils 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
a silver flask into three glasses of
ginger ale. I'VE want you to keep
that little girl look It's rare
thing in a place like this"
AS they left the night club. Ern-
est Franks suggested walking a few
blocks before he escorted Freda to
her sisters home in Brooklyn.
Fifth avenue is right around the
corner" he said It's a glorious
night and the windows after mid
night are always worth looking at"
Freda agreed to walk with him.
The sidewalks we're dry and her
long fur coat protected her against
the cold. But Reece protested that
Ewes wrap was inadequate, so they
separated. Reece signaled a taxi
cab. and he and Eve orcve to her
hotel
Are YOU so absurdly young as
you look?' he asked. Then. with
out waiting for an answer, ne de-
liberately took her hand. He held
it tightly, and Eve old not try to
withdraw it. After all, it was but
a few blocks to the hotel.
Suddenly. the man took her in
his arms and. before she could free
herself. pressed his lips to hers.
They arrived at the hote, and
Eve. without so much as a good
night. hurried to the elevator.
ITO Be Continued