The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-17

else the same, would never suspect
Eve of trying TO take Bill away
from her.
But whatever happened, there
was nothing Irene Gardner could
do about it, she reminded herself,
YEARLY climbing into bed. If Bill
were not worldly wise enough to
steer clear of golden-haired sirens
no one else could do it for him.
The episode had diverted her
mind from her own problem and
the trip to Seattle the following
day pushed her wrecked romance
into the background again. While
she was flying, everything in her
life seemed to assume its proper
proportions. 1t was only when her
feet were on the ground that
things bothered her.
Meanwhile, Stephen Reagan con-
tinued his attentions, telephoning
faithfully every day she was in
town. Arranging his plans to suit
hers. Steve was likable and de-
pendable and it was pleasant to
be able to count on him. To know
that unless she wanted to she need
not spend a single evening alone.
He soon became familiar with her
schedule and knew just when to
call; just when to say, What would
you like to do tonight, dear?"
His affection was as comforting
as a warm blanket on a chilly night.
AS unlike as possible the soaring
torture of her love for Bartlett.
CTEVE took her to Lakeside and
- the Yacht Club for lunch. For
drives down the peninsula and pic
MICS on the beach. In the evenings
they visited the smaller night clubs
as we'll as the popular hotels. They
went to the movies and the theater
He had more vitality than any man
she had ever known and it was con-
tagious He even wanted her to play
golf with him, but Irene refused
saying, IT haven't time. You must
do your golfirig with some one else. "
If it hadn't been for his relation
ship to Peggy, he would have been
perfect companion but she was
never with him that she wasn't
compelled to hear Bart's name at
least once in the course of their con-
versation. And sometimes Stephen
would drag Peggy along, an unwill-
ing third.
why do you do it?" Irene asked
after one such occasion when the
girl had been particularly disagree
able.
Il feel sorry for the poor kid.
Bart is so busy he hasn't much time
to take her any place. Then, too,
I like to have her with you"
But that is ridiculous, Steve!
Peggy doesn't like me-"
"She WILL" he insisted, eff she is
with you enough. She couldn't
help it."
They were lunching at the Kam-
okla Club. Irene was silent for
some time before she said, Bart
finishes his interneship next week
I believe"
Eyes. I'll be glad when he has
more freedom"
will they be married right
away?"
I'm about a month. But he's COM
ing in with father Immediately"
For one dizzy instant, Irene closed
her eyes. I'm about month";" she
repeated. The words seemed to
whirl about her. One more week at
the hospital before he entered the
surgeons office and sold himself
body and SOUL How could she love
any one like that? How could she?
She reminded herself then that it
was the man he might be she loved.
If he had been marrying for money
or merely for self advancement, it
would have been different. But
she knew Bart will enough to realize
that had there been neither fame
nor money in question, he would still
consider that chance to work with
DR.. Reagan as priceless opportu-
nifty. Not for his own sake only,
but for the acquiring of technique
and skill which might affect hun
dreds of lives.
You haven't answered my ques-
tion," Stephen said gently.
I'm sorry, Steve! didn't
hear it."
Il asked if you would mind invit-
ing Peggy over to your apartment
some afternoon. She is interested
| in aviation. 7 think she would like
to see how you air hostesses live"
Inwardly Ireen sighed, but she
could not refuse the first favor Steve
had asked of her.
I'll be glad to-" she replied. "I'll
telephone her tomorrow"
Ito Be Continued
II