The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-11

lily. Peter, isn't it pathetic how
little Sam and Lena know about
raising children?"
Pretty ignorant, but still Juan
and little Rosalie look fairly
healthy"
1T was just a rag Resale was
wearing"
Would you like to drive to town
and get her some thingS?"
A mn looked at him. 1t was posi-
N lively uncanny how he read
her mind. I'D love to, and I don't
need any 'siesta.'"
Not if it's a beauty Sleep" Peter
said
1t was his first compliment. Ann
found herself flushing.
If Peter had admired AIMS eff
cheney in the sick room, she mar
veIed over Peter, moving easily
about the small kitchen, handling
pots and pans as though he knew
what to do with them.
Peter what can't you do?"
"Think I'd tell you?"
Ann laughed. She was feeling
very contented this morning. All
the trouble of the night before was
gone. After breakfast, they drove
to town where Ann shopped for an
hour, Peter watching and OCCASION
ally making suggestions.
What Size?" the Italian store
keeper asked.
About this big" Peter stretched
out his arms to an approximate
measurement of Rosalie's short
body.
What age is your little girl?"
Three" Ann guessed hastily.
Like the father, perhaps?" the
woman queried, with an admiring
look at Peter.
NO" answered Peter, firmly
Like her mother. Exactly"
Ann and Peter were both laugh
ing when they left the shop, bun
dle-laden. If Rosalie were shabby,
Juan was sure to need clothes too
And a dress or two apiece would
delight the hearts of Marie and
Lena. That made Peter think of
shirts and ties and pair of extra
trousers for Sam and Carl
The Italian woman and her hus-
band followed them to the door
talking volubly. This had been one
of their biggest days. Truly, these
tourists spent freely.
THREE weeks passed swiftly, and
Il still Peter said nothing about
returning. They had driven to
Tampa where Ann was fascinated
with Ybor City, the colorful and in
teresting Latin settlement. They
had driven across Candy bridge to
st. Petersburg, which Ann said was
like a little girl dressed up for a
party-so orderly and clean, with
the attractive homes set on green
green lawns. They drove to Sara
sofa for surf bathing, and one day
Peter had gone tarpon fishing.
That was long day for Ann, and
she had run out to meet his car
Il thought you would never get
! home. Where are the fish?"
Where are the fish? Will you
listen to her? Did you expect me
to bring 93-pound tarpon home?"
You didn't"
1--WE did 1t was a tough battle.
Allen had his picture made with it. "
why didn't you?"
Il thought you'd take my word
for it."
Think of fishing all day and then
not bringing your fish home" Ann
scoffed. If men aren't funny.
Peter"
Yes"
There's telegram for you."
Peter frowned. A telegram meant
only one thing. He was needed at
home. and he didn't want to go.
We'll, we pack" he said, slowly,
after reading the message.
oh"
You'll be sorry to go, too" Peter
said.
Yes. 1t has been lots of fun
here"
Paul has picked a place for lis, .
Peter said, Ion a short lease so We
won't have to stay there long if it
doesn't suit you. I'll send him a
wire telling him when we are leav-
ing and about the time to expect us.
I am writing my mother also"
Ann said nothing.
Peter said, Ann, you're not wor-
rying about anything"
Ann smiled at him. She couldn't
tell Peter how frightened she felt.
how she dreaded going back. The
past with its hurts and disillusion-
ment seemed very far away some
times, and the life here very real.
Back home meant a different life
altogether. 1t meant meeting the
Kendal'S, adapting herself to new
conditions. 1t meant seeing Tony.
battling Tony. perhaps. And may
be herself.
And there would be Valeria. Ann
wondered if Peter were as troubled
as she, if he dreaded putting these
days of peace and quiet contentment
behind them and meeting the prob
lens that we're ahead.
Ito Be Continued
A.