The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-19
'LOVABLE' By MARY : RAYMOND
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and what have we got from it? Eric
was fired without warning because
he was little hot-headed."
There are two sides to this
Oscar" Peter said, but this isn't
the time for argument Eric talked
too much at a critical period. AT
any other time my grandfather
would have overlooked it. Mean
while Eric must have work to sup
port his family"
He'll have to find it some place
else, Mr.. Peter. AS 1 said, We don't
want charity. He can stay here un-
til he can open his place again.
DETER drove home soberly, think
Il ing of oscars words. What had
they gotten out of the factory? Not
even security. Erics small, barren
house was closed. Oscars meager
livelihood stretched to cover the
needs of two families instead OF
one.
AS he passed Kendalwood the big
old-faShioned house was wrapped in
shadows - shadows that seemed
deeper than usual. Ominous.
Peter let himself in his Office. A
girl turned, reaching out her hand
Hello, Peter"
Peter said, Hello Valeria."
She continued TO sit, smiling al
him.
Peter sat down and waited.
You can't refuse me this. I need
your help, 1 haven't confidence in
any one else"
What's the trouble?" Peter spoke
CURLY. This was carrying things a
little too far-Valeria coming to his
office and waiting after the others
had gone.
Valeria explained sweetly. She and
her aunt were moving back to their
country place because the cost OF
living in town was so great. With
prices rising it was the only sensi-
bic thing to do. But the place il
the country was impossible. II
would be necessary to have the ole
house modernized.
I'm awfully busy right now,'
Peter said. I'D rather you'd get
some one else" He was frowning.
I wouldn't trust it to any one
else. 1t surely won't take much
time. Only a trip or two out there
Peter was thinking that he could
put Paul on the job after he went
over the place and decided what was
needed
Beside the work on hand, he had
another job which would be a sur
prise to some one. Doing over the
interior of the home he had pur-
chased. Peter hadn't been able to
resist buying the place because he
had decided when he saw it that il
looked as though it had been built
for Ann.
You will help me, won't you?
It's unfair to be unfriendly when
I've forgiven you for everything"
When do you want me to &c
over the placer"
Couldn't we drive out tomorrow
afternoon?"
I'm going to be busy until about
4. Suppose I meet you there be-
tween and So"
Aunt Louise and I will be there
all afternoon. Come when you are
ready. Peter, I let Aunt Louise take
the car on home. I planned to take
taxi, but if you could drive me or
your way
Millicent saw them leave the
building and get into Peters car.
This was a little raw, Millicent
thought-Valeria going to Peters Of
flee, pursuing him. She had only
contempt for such tricks.
Millicent dropped in unexpected
" on Ann next morning and went
straight to the point. Ann, il
might be we'll to watch Valeria.
saw her leave Peters office .vester-
day and drive off with him. IS a
rule, dont tattle. But Valeria is
such an old hand at the game, ]
thought I should warn YOU"
Thanks, Millicent," Ann said
I'm afraid there's nothing I car
do. Peter has a right to choose his
own friends.
Nonsense. OF course there's
plenty any girl can do to put stop
10 such things"
INTELLIGENT thought Ann had
4V1 taken the news like a good
sport. She respected her for it.
Peter was lucky because Ann would
never whine or nag.
Don't worry too much. Peters
really not the double-croSsin kind.
But Valera has bag full of tricks.
Keep your eyes open and if you
don't like what you see. tell Peter
So"
Ann had been dressing when
Millicent came. She had selected
a frock Peter liked, q dark WOODEN