The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-15
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CHAPTER THJRTY-FOUR

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CHAPTER THJRTY-FOUR
IGNORING JOS frantic accusation,
i Mrs. Marsh's sharp gaze took in
JOS bathing suit. the daring white
one she had bought so breathlessly
at Lytsen's.
I'm sure" said the old lady acid
". that I can't be deceived by my
own eyes. Even the clothes you
wear"
Stop it. 10 cried. her nerves
cracking. L won't stand your in
suits, not even for this last day
here. I WON'T 1 won't"
She might have forgotten herself
even more completely had not
Tubby appeared and grasped her
elbow hard, opened the door and
steered 10 forcibly inside But just
before she closed it, JOS buxom
friend turned again to Mrs. Marsh.
Haven't you done enough?" she
asked angrily, then gave the door
short. hard slam to cut of whatever
answer Mrs Marsh may have had
But Tubby was almost as exas-
perated with 10 Darien as with Mrs.
Marsh.
Cant I let you out of my sight
a minute without your getting into
trouble?' She heaved a deep sigh
L honestly believe you we're fitting
yourself out for murder just as
arrived"
1T wasn't that bad but she
cid drive me to the point where 1
didn't know what 1 was saying-or
care" 10 looked up at her friend.
Its all over, Tubby, I'm leaving
Crest Lake"
But 1 thought you'd decided to
stay?"
I had. But this new decision
wasn't mine,' 10 told her.
You mean Marsh has fired your"
asked Tubby unbelievingly.
10 nodded Very gently. But
nevertheless that's what he did"
"Why-why-" Tubby couldn't
find expression for a moment. IN
bet a doughnut I know who's be-
hind this"
That doesn't make much differ
ence, does it?"
The other was silent. Well" she
said finally, lets pack our buds
and get out of here then. You
needn't think I'm going to stay any
longer if you don't"
TO looked at Tubby Remember
a that I told you I didn't think
I'd return to the university"
Yes"
We'll, I don't think l even
want to return to the same town,
Tubby. Can you understand that,
too?"
Tubby nodded. II guess so.
You mean this is where we split
up?"
AT least for time, Tubby."
10 smiled, found it hard to keep
the tears back at the thought of
leaving such a truly devoted
friends. Unless you want to go
to Hollywood with me-"
"Holly-you're really going to
Hollywood"
L think so, Tubby 10
rose from her chair and walked
to the window. L can't think of
any reasons why I shouldn't"
She turned to the other girl sud-
denly. It'd be grand to have you
there with me-"
Tubby shook her head Not
me. 10"
They were both silent a mo-
ment. Then Tubby added slowly,
BE sure to drop me line once in
while. 10. And I'll do the same"
10 managed a laugh. Don't be
so serious about it. Tubby. After
all. Hollywood isn't in Russia.
You've had such a grand time look
ing out for me-that's the real rea-
son you don't want to see me co.
Il guess you're right at that"
grinned Tubby. She walked quickly
to 10, kissed her on the cheek. We'll
so long 10"
so long. Tubby, and good luck"
With eyes that were filming sus-
piciously, 10 saw Tubby hurry to-
ward the door. and into the hall.
Then the door was closed and
Tubby was gone and 10 Darien
had never felt quite so alone in ell
her life. She realized now that
she had depended much on Tubby
Davis. 1t had been nice to have
Tubby worrying and fretting and
helping to fight battles. But now
| that was all over just when
she needed Tubby most of all.
Steeling herself. 10 turned to the
window, gazed out across the green
lawn
L don't need any one but myself"
she whispered slowly. Not any
one"
TWO hours later 10 sat at the
Il little (esk, the tip of PEN
holder between her strong. even
teeth. Behind her on the bed were
her bags. packed and locked. But
they were not as bullying as they
had been when she arrived a. Crest
Lake, for in the closet hung all the
clothes she had bought at LytSen's.
Bending her head over the note
paper. she finished the short note
she planned TO leave for Douglas
Marsh. thanking him again for his
fairness. and explaining that she
was leaving the wardrobe Of the
official hostess in the closet.
Already on the desk lay sealed
envelope addressed 70 Peter Flago-
/ net. It had been hard to write that
note. but 10 felt it would be safer
to write than to try to explain. And
she had thought it all out in those
/ two hours since Tubby had gone
( There was. she had decided. no rea-
-. - Il. Il.