Evening star., 1934-02-11

that. What next? Thank heaven, they
in the station at last.
rita had been in the house half hour
Myra Ballinger called my dear, you're
p she greeted her. II phoned in des-
ton. Alice Page sprained an ankle and
shy girl for tonight. You'll have to come
Kent will call for you"
II be there!'
How the country?"
It's good to be back"
Ind Helen's husband?"
Us advertised"
YRA'S parties had a touch, Sarita de-
cided, as she looked about the table Len
down at the other end between Eve De-
n and that terribly plain little Mrs. Crane
Sc husband in business with Tom
niger. She was looking positively radiant
he laughed at something Len had said.
arita experienced glowing possessive pride
Leonard Creighton. She thought: Myra
him beside Ruth Crane because she de-
bed on him to be nice to her. She knew
wouldn't ignore Ruth, even with Eve on the
v side of him. Maybe I've been a fool to
jealous of every woman he looks alto
his undivided attention. I believe if he
I'd me to marry him now I'd say yes Per-
it's just the reaction from the deadly
en- came up behind her when they were
nging tables for cards.
Your telephone call made me homesick,"
laughed
Have a good time?"
Yes. Davis Yarrow said he had met you"
placed him after you left We're in the
be office building
q was glad to come home. because I felt
rank outsider. Helen and Davis are mad
nf rh nfh fhar Tov lEoIlo
the most devoted huSband-abSolutey
woman man." Why was she telling
this? She thoroughly disliked Davis Var
She didn't want a perfect husband She
hted Lenl
he other tables were settling down to con-
ct May I take you to dinner tomorrow"
murmured to Sarita, Eve Delevan
ght his arm possessively. Seven thirty?"
hey dined at a crowded little German place
both liked; they dropped in at a movie
How about few dances at the Condor
n?" Len suggested.
Lets!" Sarita agreed gayly. Il feel like a
Rntry girl seeing the bright lights for the
II time! It's amazing what an eternity one
rt week may seem!"
Dh. why didn't she tell him that the week
ben long without him? Why didn't she
him that she was terribly in love with
|h?
Eve Delevan danced past them. with Hell
darling!" for Len
Farita said: She's a pretty thing They say
rs in love with you. Why don't YOU marry
She calls me Lennie,' and leaves her ciga-
. te case in my pocket"
You could train her-shes young"
There's another reason" .
Il m 20
Iitlng him deliberately.
3You know already It's you of conrsen
Sarita felt as she always did when he said
when he looked at her like that, when his
zee became suddenly husky and terribly ear
st. Only now all these sensations were more
fense than usual. She was going to saw
|es." she couldn't resist him any Longer
E didn't want to-
Len let's 60 home
FShe turned her head to avoid the uneanny
|enness of his eyes
Over Lens shoulder she looked Jirectlv 1T
|e sharply defined profile, the wavy black
|ir OF Davis Yarrow, and stared ineredulously!
was dancing close beside them. with his
les intent upon a little painted doll in his
ms!
Len" Sarita whispered sharply. Who II
at grip"
What girl?"
THE frowsy blond with Davis Yarrow He's
tually looking at her.
Shes one Of the stenographers in his Office,
believe" Len muttered casually If you're
lady,
ARITA was more than ever eager to escape.
She, who had thought herself 50 wise
'out men. had been taken in completely
completely as any wifel Fooled by couple
limp handShakes.
In the taxi she turned to Len accusingly.
You knew-you knew about that girl when
was telling you about Helen Yarrows perfect
lsband didn't you?"
oh I'd seen them together-but that doesn't
ran thing. Business perhaps"
You're terrible har, darling! Also one
and sport! Didn't you know that a flaw in
e perfect husband product might help your
,ck? I'm proud Of you. And I've been an