The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-06-17
CHE was able to manage him cas-

he was aDle 10 manage MIN cas-
- lily. Miss Ella did not APP
prove of divorced persons and
Vance's mind was the sort that could
comprehend waiting and lying to
one who must some day die with
the hope of beneflting financially
by that death.
Ida rode toward their meeting
place with feeling Of oppression.
Had some sneak reported to the
old lady about her Nida's) visit to
Todd Langdons studio? Or her
meetings with Vance? Ida knew
that she was menaced, but she could
not tell whether the danger was
large or small.
I'll get out at the next corner,
Grier," she told the chauffeur. She
had to be so careful.
Vance had reserved a table in q
booth. He crossed the room and
said, looking down on her, Il thought
you'd never comet"
She smiled as they moved to-
ward the booth to settle side by
side. He pulled her gloves from her
hands. She sighed. relaxed.
80 tired!" she murmured.
Vance's voice dropped to a whis-
per. Darling one!" he said, lean
ing toward her.
1--we come from Aunt Elias She
did not receive me-and it hurt!"
Lord! Fancy not seeing you if
one could" he murmued. He
CROPPED beneath the table for her
hand.
II have endured BentwelI for so
many years in order to avoid hurt
ing the old lady, Ida went on.
Again she sighed She felt a pleas
ant sense Of long suffering saintli-
ness, untouched by the fact that
her manner of enduring" was so
extremely vocal that it had, more
than once, driven Bentwen to his
club to try to forget the lash of her
tongue.
XTANCE'S hands frightened on her
' hand violently. For the first
time he looked away from her.
Stealing a side glance at him she
saw his face drawn by emotion. His
chin was set.
II can't bear to think Of you hav-
ing to endure anything" he said
harshly, unevenly and too loudly. II
want to give you-everything, Ida.
I want to take care of you'll"
Privately she thought "On $780,
00Ol" and found the thought anus
ing. To him she said, Vance,
you're so sweet! So kind!"
He moved suddenly and again
his eyes were upon her, devouring
her
Vance" she appealed, baby me!'
I'm really so pitiably weary. North
ing has gone as it should today. YOU
know how long for peace and quiet
and love and-dear companionship
I've been lonely for years, Vance!'
Ida" he exclaimed, I'm tired
of it. Meeting you like this for half
an hour or so. It's not enough. !
can't stand i'll You-all your time
everything! Look at me, Ida
sweetest"
Suddenly he was silent. leaning
away from her, looking away from
her. His grip on her hand made a
ring cut deep. Ida adored such
moments, playing a role and finding
warmth from a fire she never felt
in her heart
A few moments later he spoke
again, staring down at her lashes,
outlined and made ebon by her per
feet skin.
Some day all this will be over,
Ida" he promised a little thickly.
She gave him a fleeing glance,
shy and warm. She said, You know
that's my dream, darling"
Together" he went on.
"Oh, Vance, if that only could
bel"
1T will be. 1t must! My God,
Ida"
There was another stretch of ST.
lence in which Ida felt the growth
Of satisfaction in her power. Oh,
yes, she could do with him exactly
as she wished. Vance worshiped her.
Would do anything she said!
Suddenly he turned. His Shout
der pressed against her. Vance said
in quiet tone, Almost forgot that
I've some news for you!"
ITO Be COntinued)