The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-08-28
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more naturally cut out for each
other than you two. Remember
that night at the Olympic Bowl. the
first night you we're together? I
watched you, and I knew it then.
You knew it, too. even if you
wouldn't admit it"
Suddenly the clearing Of Crest
Lake Inn doomed IN the headlights,
and Babs swung sharply into the
roadway. DO you mind hopping
out here, 10? I don't want to ap-
pear on the scene again-and I'm
driving clear through to the city
tonight"
TO gripped Babes gloved fingers,
y and the two exchanged a swift
understanding glance. Then, while
10 stood watching, the big sedan
circled over the grass and dived
recklessly down the road again.
Until she started toward the inn,
10 did not realize how utterly spent
she was. She had forgotten, too,
that her appearance was nothing if
not startling. Her hat was gone
and her gold hair was wind blown.
Across one cheek was a cruel red
mark, and her coat was ripped in a
dozen places.
1t was when she entered the de-
serted lobby of the inn that she
realized her state, for Peyton,
rousing from his doze behind the
desk, turned slightly pale.
Miss Darien! What-What-"
Words failed him altogether, and
he rushed from behind the desk as
if to prevent 10 from collapsing
there in the lobby. But 10 managed
a smile, assuring him that except
for few minor injuries to skin and
clothes, and a consuming WEAKNESS
she was all right.
I'D like room, Mr.. Peyton, and
and I'll explain everything in the
morning"
Although he was obviously burst
ing with questions, Peyton nodded
and rang for one of the house boys.
III give you our old room, Miss
Darien."
When the door had closed behind
her 10 tossed herself, fully clothed,
upon the bed. She did not move
from deep, dreamless sleep until
the room was warm with mid
morning sun.
CHE might have slept even be-
~ yond that hour had not Peyton
telephoned to inquire in a worried
voice if she was quite all right.
I'm having them hold some
breakfast for you," he explained
You see, Mr.. Marsh ordered the
place closed for the season and we're
short-handed But I can bring the
tray up myself, if you like"
I'll be down in a half an hour
thanks" 10 told him. Have all
the guests gone? I didn't imagine
Mr.. Marsh would be closing the
inn SO early"
1T was rather sudden" confessed
Peyton. Then, in answer to her
question, They've all gone except
Mr.. Barston. His new contract with
the air line doesn't begin until next
week, so he said he might as well
stay or. took the liberty of tell
ing him you re here, and he's wait
ing on the veranda, I think"
"Oh =. thank you," 10 said
obviously, not sure she wanted to
see the insistent Todd Barnston aft
err the swift chain of events she'd
experienced in the past few days.
Her first thought was for show
er, and in the long mirror of the
bathroom she discovered that her
injuries were somewhat more ap-
parent than real. She felt as fit as
usual, but her legs and arms were
dotted with black-and-blue marks
and scratches. I'D better not wear
short sleeves today she thought
and then recalled with chagrin that
she had neither a short sleeved
frock nor one with long sleeves. Her
luggage was presumably at the air.
port where she had dropped it, and
even her bag with handkerchiefs
and compact was somewhere along
the road.
Then she had a sudden thought
This was her old room, and per-
hapS-
1t was improbable, but worth in
vestigating. Almost holding her
breath, she wrapped a towel around
her and went to the closet There,
just where she had left them, were
the clothes she had purchased at
Lytsen's for her job as hostess at
Crest Lake Inn!
Il suppose I shouldn't" 10 told
herself, "but-I'm going to!" Hur-
riedly she selected a complete
change from stockings to sports
jacket Minus her compact, she had
to omit powder and rouge, but she
thanked her stars for a good COM
plexion and healthy circulation.
Ito Be Concluded