Evening star., 1935-06-16
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sylvia SdlQ. L m having lunch With him..
But, darling, what about Rex?"
"Oh, it's all right about Rex" Sylvia
answered her mother.
They had luncheon together They also had
luncheon together the next day. And the next
They rode on top of the Fifth Avenue bus
together. They walked in Central Park and
ate hot dogs and peanuts. And they talked
things over. Sylvia told him little about her
parents. Not much. Enough, however, so that
he guessed she felt she had to stand by them,
although standing by had, and always would
have, its difficulties. She told him little
about Rex Norwood Not much. Enough,
however.
After a week. Ezra Adams said suddenly:
Sylvia. have found the solution of your
problem"
They were sitting on bench in the Park
near the little lake where swans float The
day was all spring day should be. Not too
warm. A gentle and melancholy haze hung
over the lake and the trees so ardent in their
new green. They had been sitting there rather
silently, and the happiness of being together
enveloped them like the haze that hung over
the trees. With its touch of melancholy too
For he felt he must 60 his way. And Sylvia
felt she must go her way, to home and fire.
side where she could dwell forever safe from
vagrant, imperious wanderings.
She turned to him and asked, What is the
solution, Ena?"
ITS very simple - marry me-"
For a moment she did not speak. Then
quietly she said You're sorry for me?'
II love you
ITS madness, Ezra. You've known me
only week"
ut doesn't take week to fall in love-"
She laid her hand on his Don't make me
lose my head, dear. You know, as know,
that it wouldn't work. You want to wander
and ! want to stay put. And can't desert my
parents and go off gypsying with you. They
have their faults, but they love me, and love
them"
Maybe I'd be willing to stay put with you,
Sylvia"
'Oh, darlingr she said, don't let sudden
infatuation blind you. How long would you
be content to stay put1 How often have you
told me this wanderlust is in your blood?"
Then come wandering with mel" he cried
What is holding you back3 You can't sacri-
flee your life to your parents. That's old
fashioned, Sylvia, and stupid. Marry me and
come with me to Hawaii next week. can't
imagine going without you"
And can't imagine staying without you,
Ezra. But you must go. And must stay"
She laughed little ruefully. The old folks
at home need me. Maybe some day when you
come back -"
'No" he said savagely. That never works
out. This is our hour and this is our day. and
we must seize it, now or never. Run away with
me, Sylvia!''
She thought again of her father and
mother Well. their attitude toward some
people might be little questionable, but
never their attitude toward her. They loved
her. She even gave passing thought to Rex
Norwood. His kindness, his understanding.
Il - can't my dear she said finally anda a
little desperately.
II had long and serious talk with Rex
this afternoon" Mrs. Brewster said to Sylvia
that evening. Hes very much puzzled and
hurt by the way you've acted toward him
these past few days, Sylvia. And l don't
wonder. In fact, | myself am hurt and
puzzled. So is your father"
why does it mean so much to you?"
Darling, because it would make us so