The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-09-08
A FUGITIVE
FROM HEAVEN


was Allen. He looked unusually
tired and old In the semi-darkness
OF the small yeranda.
Hello dear" he greeted her
cheerlessly.
why hello Allen" Jasmine an
swered wonderingly as he walked
unseeingiy past her like one In >
daze. What had happened. he
didn't even stop TO kiss her which
was indeed something strange. !.
You look awfully tired darling"
she continued trying not TO appear
pessimistic. Shall draw your
bath nowy'
mo. don't bother" was the sui
len response. This wasn't the hus-
band she'd known for the last few
weeks. Probably he was unusually
tired 10 night In spite OF her plans.
Ehe must hurry and get him Dress
ed somehow. The guests would be
arriving any minute now. She fin
ished few last minute tasks In
the khchcn and took another peep
at The huge white marble cake,
hoping Allen would like II. En-
graved in large pink letters Were
the word Many Happy Returns
Suddenly the cheerful hum of the
shower came through the silence.
Now was the time TO tell him.
Listen dear | want you TO look
the well-dressed man tonight as
I'm expecting some very distin-
gushed guests" jasmine called to
him.
but Jasmine I'm all in" Allen
protested sternly.
But honey you've got to. You
sect was the doorbell again.
Good evening little lady," Ar
thur Payne was saying as he stood
before ner well groomed and i'm
macutely dressed.
Good evening Mr.. Payne Jas
mine said sweetly. do come right
in and make yourself quite COM
Portable. | will be right with you."
When did he gain such dis
tinguished place in society," AL
len sneered with dark frown
clouding his countenance.
but Allen you're being rude"
jasmine scolded YEARLY, 1T isn't
Arthur, i mean Mr.. Payne at all.
He merely dropped In as usua.
Aren't you going to dress and join
us.%
Il might as well but ! get sick of
Payne Cabling about law all the
time" Allen said sneeringly.
But dear he's merely trying TO
assist. you really Jasmine pro-
tested.
an nOur later Jasmine emerged
into the living room bringing with
her the sivery radiance that follows
the footsteps OF bride because
She had donned her wedding gown.
II must say you look lovely to-
night Mrs. Foster Arthur Payne
said in spite OF the scowling frown
plainly evident on Aliens face.
Jasmine chartered gaily about this
and did not permit a moments
silence 10 prevail. Presently the
Van Hornes' arrived followed by
the young Schillerys, who had
scarcely been received when a
snarp peal OF the bell announced
4c arrnai of Mrs. Elizabeth Marn
ham and her daughter Marcia. Lat
or five members OF the prominent
stag line arrived in the persons OF
Bnl Nuggett, Anthony Whitsett,
Davis Christian. Bob Moore and
led Roberts. Lively games OF
bridge and gay dancing was IN pro-
.oss whCn ii dawncd on Allen a
iariy was being staged.
Ted, Marcia aud Ar,hur layne
obtained PERMISSION from the hos
ess 10 NIX tho cocktails. 1t was at
. very late hour. When the party
lad reached It's climax that the
r0nt doorbell demanded inmedi-
. .thatUt ?ffFois igg e.. 49,.
lte attention. jasmine was amazed
o find herself facing two unscrup-
ilous detectives.
"Dya happen to know n guy by
he name of Foster, Allen Foster.
ady?' the tall burly fellow asked
as he nonchantly tossed coin In
10 the air.
"Whyer yes, no. What do you
want with him." jasmine asked
fearfully.
Business lady, strictly business,
the short stubby one said as he
chewed q black cigar stub.
Tell him we're here please
Miss" he continued flashing his
shining identity badge.
us there anything wrong sirr
I'm his wife,, Jasmine queried.
"Even you can't help him and
there's plenty wrong. SO go on and
do as you're told"
Jasmine could scarcely breathe
for the fear that was crushing her
heart. Now she knew what Rose
hust have felt. What had Allen.
been up to? Why hadn't he at least
confided in her? Wasn't she his
partner. She found Allen In the
midst OF circle OF guests lectur-
ing on the problem OF the modern
Negro. A broad smile spread across
his face as she approached him and
instantly he swung her around to
the time OF the beautiful waltz the
orchestra was playing.
You're the grandest wife nan
ever had Jasmine darling" he
whispered against her forehead
You shouldn't have did all OF this
for me, You aren't dancing darling
What's the matter?
There are two men waiting "a
lsee you in the hail." she explained
as she sought his for evidence oil
Ibis knowledge OF what was wrong
Hurry dear before they come IN
and spoil our party. You see the,
ARE detectives.
Eye Gods" Allen gasped ant
started slowly toward the darken'
ed hallway although he longed tt
make a mad dash for the window.
you're wanted at headquarters
Foster" the taller detective sheer