Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-08
JAZZ ~ BAND III;

through the trees Of its long, well-kept
lawn. Ina jumped out and ran for
the porch. Paul and the boy followed,
the former with an inherent sense OF
impending ordeal.
His fears proved groundless. His
welcome by the assembled Frederick
sons was hospitable, almost intimate.
Inas mother, surprisingly girlish, gave
him o long look. then greeted him as
befitted an addition to her fold. Mr..
Fredericton, powerfully built.
slightly grazing man, shook the bride
groomS hand calmly, called him
son." and laughed oodhumoredly
over what he was pleased to term
their "elopement." 1na's three sisters
Of varying high school ages, and the
youngest child, q lad Of 10, after bury
ing their returned sister in an
avalanche Of affection, greeted Paul
without q trace Of embarrassment, an
attribute peculiar to the entire family.
He was at once put at ease.
The bride put her arm through his.
well. what do you think of my
husband, kids?" she demanded laugh
ingly.
Estrella. the eldest Of the sisters.
regarded them QuiEzically. If you're
asking me-" she said coolly, ito be
perfectly frank, you'd better not leave
me alone with him. I'd like to own
one like that. And say, Browneyes,"
she addressed Paul directly, don't
smile at me like that. After all, Ina
Is my sister, you know"
Every one laughed. Ina, radiant
eyed, kissed her husband in front Of
them all. There" she said. That's
what I think Of him"
Though the hour was comparatively
late, Mrs. Frederickson hied them to
the dining table. The family clustered
around, chattering, plying Ina with
questions. How did 1t all happen?
Where had they met? How long could
they stay? Why didn't they come to
Dallas to live?
They stayed until the following eve
ming. The entire family accompanied
them to the depot. Ina's mother ex-
tracted their promise to come home,
holidays, and Paul was unaccountably
stirred by the depths Of her eyes as
she bade him good-by and asked him
to be good to my little girl"
They arrived in Kansas City at
nearly noon the next day and, after
lunching downtown, went to the girls
apartment. At 1870 Carol put in an
appearance from her frock designing
In Petticoat lane, of for the day. She
rushed at Ina.
Honey! Gee, I'm glad you're backl"
She stood back for a look, then,
exultantly, you're q picture, Babe!''
She shook hands with Paul. her
smile almost maternal, and when they
signified their intention Of looking at
apartments she asked eagerly, "Oh,
I'd like to 60 with you. May ~"
They were delighted and Paul sug-
geSted that he call Bud and have that
worthy bring the roadster and assist
in the househunting.
He spun the dial. Through some
miracle he got an answer.
Electromagnetic Iibrary?" he
identified
Paul." Buds voice ratified the
phone.
Lopez speaking"
Why, you old beach-comber. Kiss
papa. And how's the little wife?"
MUST be seen to be appreciated.
How's old Two-ton?",
on, lovaole and sweet, and am I
YIN: Honestly. that boys disposition
is ike a porcupine's sweat-shirt,"
Paul told him about the house.
hunting and he was at Carols In 10
minutes. Bud burst into the apart
ment, hands outstretched, his wide
race aglow. He seized Paul and
wrestled him playfully, then erasped
the startled Ina and kissed her
soundly.
"WhoopS!" he blurted. Mrs. Man.
cnanello-my desh-you're looking
IKE Two million half-dollars, you
really are! Tell me, Is this -this
oanjo-knocker good to you. He better
be, or III spank, and no fiction about
that"
Ina laughed at him. Bud. what
would We do without your" she de-
clared. And he beamed to the roots
OF his tow thatch.
Ihey spent the afternoon going
from place to place, and finally de-
cloed on q second-fioor apartment on
Thirty-seventh street. near Prospect
aitnough 1t was trifle more expensive
than the practical Ina had envisioned.
There was a luxurious living room.
prettlly-furnished bed room and tiled
path, dinette, and tiny efficient
Kitchen with the requisite breakfast
nook In ivory and green. Easement
WINDOWS overlooked a lowered court.
and there was the further advantage
OF a private staircase and entrance.
returning to Carols rooms, they
loaded up their effects and moved in
with a flourish of blossoming pro-
prietorship.
When Carol and Bud had gone,
Paul sat down in a deep chair in the
growing darkness of the living room,
and drew Ina upon his lap. She was
silent so long that he wondered and
gently lifted her chin. Her eyes were
bright with tears.
why. honey" he exclaimed, in
alarm. Whats the matter?"
She put up her arms and drew his
head down. Nothing, darling" she
said. her voice low. II was Just think
ing about you-and I, and I couldn't
help it. guess I'm Just foolish. But
after the-reckless way we started, I
didn't dream it would be like this"
He crushed her to him, and kissed
the glistening stains on her cheeks.
They were still for a long time,
then he said. Come on, Toots. Let's
go buy some groceries and try out
that breakfast nook"
CTo be continued.)