The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-31
CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

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DANA had heard so much about
~ the new Office that it was i'm
possible not to feel curious and ex-
cited, but she had decided to wait
until Scott was settled before pay
ing him a visit 1t didn't seem
dignified to rush down the first
thing, as though she weren't &C
cuStomed 10 nice Offices
Several week after Scott took the
new quarters she entered leisurely.
The lobby was well-filled. An ex-
tremely busy-looking young woman
sat at mahogany desk.
Is DR. Stanley in2"
The young woman, who was evil
IDENTIFY looking up a case history in
the files near the desk, scarcely
glanced up.
There are several ahead Of you "
she said will you waltz"
III come back Dana answered.
At the door she turned She had
come downtown for this particular
purpose. Perhaps it wouldn't be
very long before Scott could see her.
The girl at the desk had evil
IDENTIFY forgotten Dana. She was Civ
ing some information to a man and
woman who had just come in.
This office assistant had an
abrupt manner. She wasn't at all
like Miss Lee, who was sweet and
gracious, and who had married
Dana thought it must be trying,
sitting there long hours, watching
sick people come and 90. Hearing
people complain. It wasn't a very
cheerful occupation for girl.
Dana crossed to a seat near the
desk and picked up a discarded
magazine. The girl was still talk
ing to the man and woman. The
telephone interrupted and she an
swered briskly. Il did deliver your
message, Miss Long. | expect he's
too busy to call. I'm sorry"
She hung up the receiver vi
ciously. DaNa's startled face, close
by, came W thin her range of Vi
sion Instantly, the frOwn was
erased and the girl smiled, muir
muring apologctically.
Il try to be patient, but this par
ticular person is so trying. Always
calling when there's no good reason
for it. And she never can under
stand why doctor is too busy to
talk to her.
II don't believe I have your
name" the girl went on. Weren't
you waiting to see one OF the doc
torso"
I've dccidcd~not to wait" Dana
said.
CHE was a little ashamed Of her
~ resentment. OF course Scott
couldn't help Paula calling him, Or
cpuld he? Couldn't he make it
clear that social calls we're out dur
ing office hours?
FDoubtless Paula was annoyed be-
Cause they had dropped out of
everything Whatever the reason,
Dana didn't like Paula tagging on
w ONOLJ' Cllt NlblI llht JllG way
the office girl had talked about
Paula calling when she had no good
reason for calling. Always calling.
The girl hadn't mentioned the doc
tors name, But Miss Long always
calling couldn't be anybody else but
Paula.
Il don't think she's dangerous"
Dana unused, walking rapidly.
"Makbe she is. Maybe she is more
dangerous than I think. But still
she strikes me as a rather pathetic
person. She's so restless and dis
satisfied"
Dana succeeded in putting Paula
out Of her mind. She was in
healthy glow from the walk in the
brisk weather, and her eyes were
sparkling. An automobile Swerved
from the traffic, pulled close to the
curb.
Grace Richardson and Elizabeth
Lorimer were in the car. Grace said.
why, Dana Stanley don't tell us
you are walking for exercise! There
isn't any excuse with that slim fig
ure of yours