Evening star., 1935-07-13

and wasn't sure If you wanted me-"
IT didn't mean what I said" he
went on, contritely. Can you forgive
me for that? I was crazy mad"
Her head, buried against his shoul-
der, moved affirmatively. YES" she
breathed. Il think I could even if it
was the truth. There just won't be
any one but you, Darling; ever!"
He raised her face and kissed her.
almost reverently. You know it
wasn't the truth" he said. you know
I asked you because I-loved you,
don't you?"
She looked into his eyes, the light in
her own rejecting the incalculable
depths of her feeling
YES" she whispered.
When, few minutes later, Paul was
shaving in the bath room, Ina put her
head in the door. Paul." she said,
the dimple deep in her cheek, "can
we try out the coupe tonight, after the
dance?"
/ He dropped his razor and caught her
hand Honey" he exulted. do you
mean it?"
Silly! OF course. mean It,"
But" he demurred, searching
her eyes anxiously. DO you really
want to get 1t? No foolin'?"
mo foolin," she echoed, emphatic
ally.
But what changed your mind? 1t
wasn't because of our fight. I've
| thought it all over and decided you
were right about-about investing our
money in something that we'd enjoy,
now. 1t will be lovely to have a car.
especially one like that. and we can
| put our salaries together and pay for
it with what's left. But. Darling"
she smiled at him warmly. you won't
! take other girls riding in it. will you?"
Paul stared at her, an expression
almost Of awe, on his face. He took
a deep breath. You're a princess!"
he declared.
Then he dashed into the living room
and she heard him talking over the
! phone, excited-a chorus of "Okay-
okay. Fine. Thanks-a-lot, Clint. OIL
kid. Yeah. Thanks-a-lot. Gby."
He came back rubbing his hands,
his eyes dancing. He'll bring her out
tonight" he announced. 'How's that
for service. Sugar."
Ina, in the bed room, regarded her
self in a mirror Her eyes were ex-
pressionless. But she answered him
cheerfully.
When they left the Trocadero that
night, long, low coupe, its convertible
| top folded back. door glasses raised,
stood in the drive. The moon glinted
richly on its bright yellow sides and
reflected from nickeled accoutrements
and mirrored tenders Its blunt nose
and tapering, streamlined body gave
it the appearance Of an immense pro-
| jectie, suggestive of speed, raw, incar-
nate. In the seat, strongly proper
| toned young man reposed.
AS they approached he hoped out,
and after Ina was introduced, invited,
with broad grin: There she is. folks.
Take her out and open her up-she
likes it. And, Paul" he added, I'm
takin' off tonight, but III be at the
house till if you'd like to fix it up"
Paul slid behind the wheel "Okay
Clint" he answered.
The motor roared and they were of,
the powerful machine leaping forward
wheels throwing gravel, flattening the
unprepared Ina against the back Of
the seat. She gasped and clung to the
door handle.
They followed Bud and Sue, in the
old roadster, to the apartment, where
they picked them up. The ride that
| followed remained long in the memo
rieS OF the three passengers. Paul was
in high spirits. The evening had been
perfect Even the taciturn Babe had
commented favorably on his singing.
And Ina had flashed him an intimate,
communicative smile every time she
passed the orchestra.
/ When he stopped with swift
Swoop of perfect brakes, in front of
the apartment. Bud clambered out of
the rumble seat with alacrity that
he made no attempt to conceal. Take
that shootin' star outa my sight" he
complained. Sue, m'love," address
ing that young lady, tell Sir Malcolm
and Lady Campbell thanks for the
buggy ride. I can't"
Paul laughed and let in his clutch.
"I'll be right back" he called to Ina.
| 'Whoops!" said Sue. Some cart.
How fast were we going?"
Well" remarked Bud, ct swooned
at 81. Do you recall the exact peak
velocity, Mrs. Oldfield?" he inquired
Of Ina.
She laughed, absently. "I really
didn't notice" she said, her manner
apologetic. Il was watching Paul.
Doesn't he have the incest profile?"
She received no answer. They stared
at each other and shook their heads
compassionately. words refusing them.
Paul returned in about As minutes.
He came in quietly. sailed his hat
across the room and winked expan-
sively at the expectant Ina. He seemed
we'll satisfied.
Bud was scared stiff," he chuckled,
reminiscently.
ITS peachy car" said Ina. I'm
glad we decided to get it."
He shook his head. II didn't,
Honey" he said.
She gasped and stared at him wide
eyed, an expression almost of con-
sternation on her face. "You didn't
| buy it?"
He smiled at her and again shook
his head
But, Paul-why not?"
He waved a hand. "Oh, T"
did he want more than $70O?"
''No. He"
Did he want cash, Or"
mo, everything was all right.
Honey. He said I could have all the
time I wanted. That guy is regu-
lar"
Ina was visibly confused. well,
Darling, don't sec" she began
Paul sat down beside her and laid
an arm across the back of the divan,
behind her. His manner was uncon-
cerned.