Evening star., 1935-03-17
+. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM

~ EssERIEY had just taken the line of
- his putt and was preparing for
action when he became painfully
~ aware of the violent impact of golf
ball on the calf of his leg.
What the"
Words failed him. Only few yards from
the edge of the green girl with brand new
driver in her hand was smiling at him She
was not a usual sort Of girl. Her hair - she
wore no hat - was of the rare and genuine
platinum shade She was most becomingiy
dressed, and she had the largest blue eyes and
the sweetest smile he had ever seen. Even as
he stood there Sowing at her, he realized
who she was. Number one in the first row OF
the most successful galaxy of beauties which
famous theatrical producer, with all New
York at his mercy, had been able to select.
and bride in the wedding with which the
nightly performance at the Sporting Club
concluded. Besserley changed the nature of
his protest.
What on earth are you doing, hitting
ball like that when am on the green?"
The smile faded from her lips. her eyes
seemed to grow larger and ronder
There was no one to play with me-" she
explained. so bought some sticks and came
out alone The professional told me to practise
full shots
But. good heavens you don't play full
shots at man just ahead Of you!'
Don't your" she asked innocently There
was no one to tell me when to play them
You see, Jim told me / must play golf. 50
came up and bought these sticks and then the
professional was engaged I'm terribly ig-
norant of what ought to do, I'm afraid"
General Besserley hmped to a bench.
Your Jim ought to have come and looked
after you," he said.
I'm sorry" she apologized wistfully II
didn't think these little balls would hurt any
one - not great strong man like you any
way. Here's Jim Just coming. l don't think
I'll play any more today" she added, linger-
ing little.
II shouldn't" her victim advised her.
She came across the green to him. Her heels
were the highest he had ever seen and left
distinct impression every time they sank into
the green turf. Besserley, who was on the
Green Committee, Uoaned.
Pm so sory," she said, looking down at
him. Does your leg hurt very much1 Would
you like ME to rub it?'
IOu kO " - JILL, WdS ufc uS1uC Ic-
sponse. Tell your Jim, too that he'd better
keep you off these links until he buys you a
pair of golf Shoes"
What is wrong with my shoes1"
1T isn't your Shoes" he pointed out.
Its the heels. Look at those holes you have
made all across the green. How is anyone
going to putt over those1"
81 could" she declared hopefully. They
wouldn't make bit of difference to me.
Shall show you?"
He waved her away not discourteously. He
had recognized jim.
Besserley, who had been on the point of
retiring for the night, dropped the book
which he had been reading. He stared blankly
across the room at this approaching vision of
lovelness. He numbered amongst his &C
quaintances no young woman likely to possess
rose colored chiffon chensise de nnit and
ntglige.
Here. you're making a mistake" he ex-
claimed. Whom are you looking forl"
She recognized him with sigh of relief.
"Oh, you're the gentleman who got in the
way of my golf ball. aren't youP" she cried.
General Besserley swallowed hard.
Even if l was" he replied, that does
not explain why you should enter my sitting