The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-12

10 learns 81 was Bret and not Frago-
net who saved her life after the sail
see Bre, when Marsh stops her. saying
he wants 70 talk about the party next
evening.
now GO on WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
IT became apparent to 10 at once
i that Marsh was using the COM
ing party as an excuse to corner
her for a talk about Fragonet.
From the moment they took their
places at the table he was Ill at
ease.
He talked swiftly and rather in
coherently of his plans TO hold
dance in honor of Dram and the
location company. Then abruptly
Marsh; tone changed ana he
turned to 10 seriously.
10 If you're thinking OF
leaving with Fragonet day after to-
morrow. II can't let you.
Il haven't been thinking Of leav-
ing with him" 10 said.
But you have to make a decl-
sion. Fragonet won't just let 1t
slide. And the fact that you haven't
made up your mind not to go makes
me afraid that perhaps you
will"
Jo did not answer and Marsh
went on. embarrassed, Il hate like
the devil to do a thing like this, 10.
But want to ask you-do you
think as much of Frogonet as you
dido"
DO YOU mean because of what
happened out there yesterday on
the lake?" 10 raised her eyes to
his. I'm afraid I don't feel that's
important. I wouldn't refuse to
marry a man just because he-he
couldn't swim for a camera flend
like Silas Dram. The truth is,
think it's terrible the way persons
have been treating him since that
happened"
Marsh leaned back in his chair,
stared at his plate moment. Then:
-All right. 10. I'm going to let you
have it. 1 didn't mean to go this
far" He hesitated. then plunged
on. That day they were waiting for
Fragonet. and I went for him at
the inn. Remember"
10 nodded. her heart skipping
beat.
He said he was asleep. Well =.
ne wasn't. He was with one of the
extra girls-that Dila Saunders VINO
came up later. They were having
cocktails in her room, while the
company waited"
CLOWLY 10 smiled. Us that so
- terrible. after all? Fragonet's
wife is divorcing him. There's no
one in particular for him to be
faithful to, is there? Besides. cock
tails in her room
"Joi" Marsh interrupted quietly
10. that's not like you. Fragonet
has asked you to return to Holly
wood with him. And you can't fool
me with your attitude of sophistica-
tion-because It's false. 1t doesn't
belong to you. You'll expect your
man to be faithful.
10 had to lower her eyes in de-
feat before his direct, questioning
gaze.
You co expect that, don't you,
Jo?"
Yes" she told him slowly. But
why should that action of Frago-
nets mean anything more than
that what happened that night on
} the way to the Lone Tree Tavern?
/ Men seem to have moments when
/ they play the game with their fin
gers crossed. don't they?"
/ Marsh flushed. Perhaps that
meant more than you think, 10.
You see. I"
But 10 had had enough. She
wanted to get out into the air to
think. In a swift movement she
rose. Marsh had no time to leave
his own chair before she had said,
There's no cause for your con-
/ Germ. Mr.. Marsh"
Then you're not thinking of leav-
ing with Fragonet?
10 smiled. No not with
Fragonet. Goodnight"
She turned and left him stand
ing there. bewildered. He starte[
as if to follow. but just at that
moment Mrs. Marsh and Babs
Montgomery appeared.
oh. there you are!" exclaimed
Mrs. Marsh. sweeping forward with
Babs at her side What do you
mean. running off to dinner with
out uS?"
Marsh covered his annoyance.
smiled and chatted while he seated
his mother and the younger wom-
an. Il had to discuss plans for
the party"
Not" remarked Babs with a
meaningful glance at JOS empty
cup. plans for a private party. l
trust?"
I'm afraid" said Marsh with
cutting politeness. there's no such
thing at Crest Lake Inn. Shall
order?"
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