The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-05-12

II had n wonderful time. Don
Lynne said. sweetly smiling up
into the eyes OF a man whose ex-
preston spoke of deep iove for
her.
"Thcn I'm happy" he answered
as he smothered the fervent de-
sire TO crush this beautiful little
creature In his arms and hold her
there captive for the years that
remain for both OF them.
you've been so kind TO me. ="
she said earnestly. II owe you SO
much"
Listen Lynne. don't want you
TO feel that way about IT, You owe
me nothing. only performed my
duty as any physician would have
done. Tonight has been a sort of
farewell party as I'm leaving to-
morrow and will be gone for a
month" he said reluctantly
Lynne, love you | want you TO
know that and believe 1t. but real
ize I'm only standing In the way of
someone who probably means more
to you than ever will. 1t was hard
for me to say that but ii Is true"
Lynne felt sense OF guilt creep
ing over her as the truthfulness of
Dona,d's words pierced her heart
like the sharp edge of some pointed
instrument. She dared not look in
TO his eyes. fearing he would surely
be certain of everything Had she
allowed herself TO betray her un-
happiness? Had it been obvious
that she was in love with another?
Donald ! must admit I've been
a very rude. person To go on with
out explaining my past to you she
heard herself saying. But you do
understand don't YOU? We can
still De friends. can't we?'
"Df course dear ho said gently,
III never forget YOU and I'LL al
ways love you If there's ever any-
thing | can do don't fail 20 call
on me-. I'm grateful to you for the
time we've been together and |
wish you all the happiness in the
world"
Thanks DON" she answered,
although she realized that every
word she uttered was only cutting
deeper into the wound she had In
flicted in Donalds heart so merci-
lessiy.
Goodbye Lynne" Donald said
bitterly as he crushed his white
felt hat between his fingers. In
an Instant he was gone. driving
like q mad -map. She had seen an
other walk out, Of her life Ike
that, buk 1t hSd been different,
she hadn't wanked 1t TO be. Yet.
had she sent Donald awayf No.
She couldn't return his love while
her heart ached for another. II
was only fair to tell him the truth
about everything. He only felt
mad infatuation for her that had
revived through the years as the
result OF a classmate romance.
Once In the semi-darkness OF
her quiet room that was infi,trated
by welcome moonbeams' she lay
watching the twinkling stars that
seemed to be whispering beautiful
little secrets among themselves.
She hoped they would be there
tomorrow night She had promised
10 go out with Bob. He wanted TO
talk things over with her and IL
was only reasonable that she per-
NIT him to do so. II would prop.
ablv take an hour or so. Wouiu
this tend to break down the par
rier between themF
Meanwhile Agnes DOrsay sat
looking down on West Boulevard
with the eyes of one who had peen
defeated. Beside her sat Harold
Kremer the one and only man
who had really believed in what
others termed the "Jezebel OF
Lake Harber." With fear In her
heart for the black future she was
facing. she promised to marry him
Immediately. She didn't love him.
vet It was the only thing TO do
Anyway. what did love matter.
She wanted the luxury she had
become accustomed to- without
much effort OF her own and here
was a man that loved her enough
TO give her all. so she accepted
gladly.
Meanwhile Bob Redden dashed
down the corridor OF the Ausby
Mercantile Studio. Tightly casped
In his hand was a four-year con-
tract with an enormous salary. He
had made good. He'd make Lynne
proud OF him IL only she'd give
him another chance. He drove
quickly to the apartment he shar-