The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-09-01
A FUGITIVE
FROM HEAVEN

The figure OF well-dressed
middle-aged man loomed in the
doorway carrying a small Fox
terrier in his arms.
How do you do sir" he was
saying as Allen made an effort 10
regain his self-control.
"rine thanks. How are you." AL
len returned politely. Wont you
come in?"
thanks" the stranger answered
as he strolled across the living
room and seated himself on the
inviting red plush divan In the
opposite corner OF the room. II
was then he first saw Jasmine.
I'm Allen Foster" Allen said
and with a gesture OF his hand he
presented his bride who acknow-
lodged the Introduction to Arthur
Payne with a slow. sweet smile.
lou see we just arrived Mr..
Payne and are very pleased TO
nave caller SO soon" jasmine
told him as she toyed with an ar
lificial orchid in blue flower
bowl.
You're newly-weds | presume,
Mr.. Payne asserted cheerfully.
You're most certainly right Mr..
Payne. Alien replied Jovially.
congratulations, congratula-
lions, Mir. Payne replied heartily.
You two make a wonderful pair
and 4 predict much happiness and
prosperity in store Tor you. You
see I'm very much alone As my
daughter Vigil returned 10 Dayton
today and lett me this little bundle
OF companionship. l find II diff
cult, being the busy lawyer that l
am 10 care for him properly. AL
ready he has retained a sulky,
moody attitude toward everything
and / thought perhaps you two
might enjoy having him around
that's IL Mrs. Foster cares for dogs.
"Oh / love them." Jasmine as
sured him as she took the tiny
little bright-eyed animal into her
arms. Isn't he a dear AllenT
Yes, quite" Allen said In an al
most colorless tone. Already n~
mad perceived an inward dislike
for this Mr.. Arthur Payne but lit
tie did he know what a great part
ne would play in the days to come.
This stranger would surely call
again.
Inc autumn days flew swiftly
by which were filled with unfaml-
mar pleasant tasks for Jasmine
VINO filtered dutifully about her
mousse clad in cheerful printed
mousse frocks. Her cupboard shell
yes were ladened with fruit Jellies,
preserves and canned vegetables
which she had learned recently 10
prepare. amen secured a fOur-day-
a week construction job and buried
himself IN law b0OAs at night. Oh
en- reuulng with very little under
standing. Arthur Payne called ire
uuently which annoyed Alien
greatly as his conversation only
revealed 10 jasmine now niue nc
.NnuN about law. somehow wheh
The law conversations reacheu the
anbearabic point, Allen would OK
cuse hIulseli ana Ictlie leaving
Jasmine whose cultured intcIiS-
en- lar exceeded her uuaDahd
81 entertaimcd their guest. ia TINS
way Il clean, wAolesOMe intiinasS
srew up between jasmine aud ar
,h,r PAINE. ~ friendship tnat
would slreng lhen with the trials
10 come.
one morning as jasmine was
Alien 5 lunch, who sang
4tarb, in The shower sh. was
startled by sharp peal oi the
iOOrbeii. Who could DC calling AT
MS early hour she wondered as
Size nastcned 10 answer II. she
herself facing a messenger boy
VINO after induiring her name
gave her a thin yellow envelope.
\ telegram. Immediately her
mind flashed back home 10 Rose
with trembling Wet fingers she
ore IL open and read:
Am very sick, stop, BABY gifi
born premature died stop SEM
money Ii you can stop Don't wor-
~. There's thousand chances Tor
recovery stop. Rost."
In an instant Allen was beside
her comforting her tenderiy as ne
saw tears that surely burn, well
np INTO his beloved eyes. she seem
ed so small and helpless as she
cried softly on his shoulder
I'm sorry Allen" she whisper
ed when she resumed her calm,
self-control poise, but feel sort
OF responsible for rose. IL might
not have happened ii | hadn't LETT
20 soon knowing her condition.
There now dear" Allen reas-
sured her, lit just had TO be. May
be it's best for the child after all.