The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-25
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CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
LINGO gathered the things to-
- gether that we're left from that
dinner and placed them in a bas-
ket for Mrs. Blakely. She straight
ened the chairs. lowered the cur
tains. and held out her hand to
Harry as he sat in the depths Of
Tom Carriers old chair, watching
her.
Our day is over, Harry. I must
90 nov. It's a long way-back-"
They delivered the basket to Mrs.
Blakely. waved to Mrs. Murphy at
the window. and then were in
Harry's car driving out along the
lake shore.
After TODAY YOU won't be keep
ing me waiting away, will you,
baby? You'll meet me soon?"
III meet you soon, Harry"
And You'll let Vera alone?
Vera s hard-She won't stop at any,
thing now. And I guess I wouldn't
either. We've been working on this
deal too long now to pass it up.
You can't interfere. do YOU hear?'
The car had stopped just outside
the Dey driveway in the tree
shadows. His arms we're about her
again. 7 guess you won't want to
be interferin' after what John Dey
did 10 YOU. I don't know what's
-
keyed up. I guess. And I can't bear
10 think of YOU Dein' under his roof.
But his jack will be payin' for a
roof for US both before long. God
knows YOU deserve all you can get
out Of that bird. But to think that
you should be in his home"
lingo laughed shrilly. 1T is fun
ny. isn't il. Harry2 Me-Jingo Car
term John Dey's home" She
pressed her hand against her lips.
She heard the roar of Harry's
car leaving the driveway as she let
herself in the side door and stole
quietly up the stairs to her room.
Amy. one of the maids, met her in
the hall.
Betty Lou has been crying for
YOU. JeSsica. Mr.. Dey has been up
and was asking if knew when you
would be back"
lingo went to the nursery and
Betty Lou set up in her bed.
You went away and stayed all
day." she said Indignantly. And
Jackie and | Waited-and waited
and I just would not eat supper.
Sol And Daddy said We were going
70 keep you always"
Always" softly.
You can not leave Jackie and
Daddy and me. Miss Jessie. Daddy
says so. Didn't you, Daddy?"
LINGO Strengthened up with
d start. John was standing back
Of her as she turned. outlined
against the open door and the light
in the hall beyond. He wore white
flannel trousers and a dark blue
coat. He laughed easily as he drew
a chair closer to the child's bed
and motioned for lingo to sit down.
I Just don't know how we can
get along without Miss Jessica.
Betty Lou. We do need her. don't
wc2 This has been a terrible day!
We started to miss you when you
went out of the driveway at 8 and
the tempest was still raging at din
ner time"
Tell us about Peter Pan, Miss
Jessie. Daddy doesn't know about
Peter Pan. He told us a story about
a girl with eyes like violets who
made all the world different when
she was there and made folks for
get their trouble" came Jackie's
voice from his bed nearby.
And she loved good little girls
and BOYS but if they were naughty.
She would go away and never come
back And then he said if Betty
Lou and I we're naughty, YOU might
60 away and leave us-and him
You won't go away, will you, Miss
JeSsie?"
lingo laughed softly. her hands
folded in her lap.
III stay here until you go to
sleep. you and Betty Lou. And if
you'll close your eyes now. I'll tell
YOU about Peter Pan"
I think" said the little boy
dreamily as he cuddled down be-
Meath the coverlet and sighed con-
/ tentedly. that daddy meant you
when he talked about the beautiful
girl with the violet eyes that made
folks forget their troubles"
Wise Jackie Dey,' laughed his
father softly.
III take care of the children
now. Mr.. Dey. You needn't stay.
III wait until they are both asleep.
But I would like 10 hear about
Peter Pan myself. DR.. Bob said I
had never grown up and I guess
DR.. Bob was right. think DR.. Bob
was always right"
He was leaning toward her in
the semidarkneSs, his hand reach
ing for hers.
DIR. Bob was always right.
JeSsiCa."