The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-13

w dance and Peter would ssee
Ann in that gorgeous white gown
she had bought. Ann had been
beautiful with her bronze hair
drawn back from her face, fitting
her small head like a bright crown.
And the lines of the frock were
truly inspired, bringing out the
beauty of her slim young figure.
Maybe Peter would wake up when
he saw Ann dancing in that white
dress.
Millicent hoped Ann was a good
dancer. 1t would help, too, if she
were bit of flirt. Peter needed
something to show him how sweet
and desirable his wife was.
When the pictures of Ann arrived
Millicent studied them carefully. 1t
was difficult selecting one for the
newspaper. They were all so love-
ly. In one AIMS fresh face appeared
above rich fur, a tiny hat on her
head. The other had been made in
spring frock-a plaid with starched
white pique collars and cuffs. Ann
wore a wide tailored hat with a
prim, smart brim. Her face looked
very demure under the big hat, her
eyes serene, almost sad. Millicent
finally decided on that one.
Three days later Sarah picked up
newspaper and saw AIMS picture,
What a Knockout" Sarah said.
This will give them something to
talk about. I'd give lot to see
Valeria Benefits face when she
sees thiS"
Later Sarah was almost sorry
Ann had chosen the pose with the
sober eyes. Tony would be sure to
think he had put the sadness there.
And of course he had.
But Sarah hated for him to have
almost been sorry for Tony, who had
almost been sorry for Tony who had
been hard hit by AIMS reckless step.
Since the day he had learned of
AIMS marriage, Tony had been diff
ferent. He had gone on a terrible
spree, lasting week. Tony had
been sober ever since, but there was
something disquieting about his
soberness, some smoldering quality.
Il
TT was worst that a triangle. this
l. mixed quartet-Ann and Peter,
Tony and Valeria.
1t couldn't be easy sailing with
so much to ruff1e the waters. Trou-
BILE enough without family compli-
cations. And then, there were the
Kendalls.
Ann stopped at Sarah's apartment
that afternoon about and rushed
first into Sarahs arms and then
into Macs. Sarah thought she had
never seen Ann lovelier-all in warm
brown, wearing the small brown hat
she had worn for the picture. But
the careless gayety of the past was
missing. Ann was graver. There
was a tenseness about her manner,
usefulness in her eyes.
Where is Peter?" Mac queried.
BUSY. I'm married to an up
and-coming architect and construc-
ton engineer. Peter was called
back by the rush of work and found
things piling up. I am afraid
won't be seeing much of my hus-
band for long time"
Did you have good time in
Florida?" Sarah asked.
Lovely. 1t was the dearest, most
peaceful little place"
Sarah thought, What a way to
talk about honeymoon"
But of course" Ann said, as
though she were reading Sarah's
thoughts, I'VE didn't spend all our
time there. We went about. Peter
wanted me to shop in Miami, but 1
waited until I got home"
Ann then bought out the shops, :"
Sarah said. How does it feel to
be married to millionaire"
Honestly, I never think of him
like that"
Happy. Ann?" Mac asked
bluntly.
The question caught Ann unpre-
pared. Color rushed to her cheeks.
In many ways, Mac"
Honest KID" Mac thought. Lots
to be happy about but something
missing. Probably that fellow is
pining away for the Bennett girl
and Ann is longing for Tony"
IF the Kendalls hand you a rough
deal, you know you won't have to
stand for it," Mac said.
"Millicent has been DEAR" Ann
said. "She is planning a big party
for me this week."
Probably the iron will of old man
Kendall" Mac suggested.
Ann shook her head. you're
wrong about Peters grandfather.
He is the one who is most bitter.
He won't let Peter even take me out
to see him."