The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-23
CHAPTER SIX

CDOLF MOLlNAtl Was AOL
IN alone and as Treasure gazed at
the boy with him something I'M
precedented took place in her heart.
The resistance which until now had
protected her from romantic at
tachments was shattered at single
glance from eyes as velvety and
black as Rudolf's.
Slim and tall and graceful, he
was a counterpart Of his brother
without Rudolf's aSsertiveness, also
without the small mustache.
Where Rudolf's mouth was greedy
the younger boys was generous, but
there was the same vivid expression;
the same definitely Italian cast to
features strongly individual.
Theirs were faces which would
have stood out in any crowd and,
although she had seen him only
once. Treasure knew she would
never forget him. She felt a flash
of premonition which warned her
that for good or evil-whatever
might be the outcome-he was to
be a part of her life. She possessed
to a strong degree a Celtic aware
ness of unseen forces and although
she could not have put it into words
her whole being was flooded with a
sense of recognition.
To say, There is the man I love"
would have sounded foolish, but her
heart acclaimed it with every wild,
sweet beat as she sat quietly wait
ing.
Juanita was dancing, but her eyes
also followed the two men as they
approached the table where Dorothy
and Treasure were sitting. AS she
had feared Rudolf turned his BROTH
er over to Dorothy while all his at
tention was centered upon the black
gowned girl, but Juanita could not
hear his greeting.
How are you, sweetheart" he
cried, taking possession of Treasures
hand. Holding it while he made the
introduction.
This is my brother Anthony.
You remember I promised to bring
him along to tango with you"
She lifted dazzled eyes as An
thony bowed. There was a foreign
tinge to his manner which de-
lighted her.
You like to dance the tango?"
he murmured in a low, serious,
voice which made little shivers Of
excitement run up and down her
spine.
"Oh, yes!"
Don't forget" Rudolf interrupted
that Treasure is my discovery
You're only to tango with her" He
laughed, but both girls had caught
the note of possession in his voice.
"As the older brother I shan't hest
tate 70 assert my rights"
Anthony without replying turned
to Dorothy and asked her to dance
so that in spite of Treasures plead
ing glances she was left alone with
Rudolf.
sit closer to me-" he command
ed. Nov tell me how're you been?
intended coming back the very
next week but we've been so busy.
You know how it is when you've
been away"
Treasure didn't know, never hav-
ing been away from San Francisco,
but she nodded uneasily.
He was still holding her hand
and now he whispered. What time
r-O,t Io
Il don't know"
I'm going to wait for YOU"
Panic was in her reply.
"Oh, no, Mr.. Molinari, you mustn't
do that"
why not?"
81 have another engagement"
Il don't believe it. You're still
afraid of Juanita."
He sent the other hostess a care
less smile as he said. You can
see she's busy with some one else"
But she won't be all evening""
Treasure reminded him. please
don't do anything to hurt her. 1t
isn't worth it."
He leaned closer laughing into
her eyes.
1T iSn't?"
mol"
Il think I should be allowed to be
the judge of that" he insisted.
For the second time she felt a
crisp paper bill pressed into her
hand but this time she refused it.
ITS awfully kind of you to be
so generous, but I can't take this"
"You did before"
Ct know 1 did but I still feel I
shouldn't have. 1t was too much"
Plenty more where that came
from"
NO" she said resoiutely, push
ing it back.