The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
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ment to his splashings. He always
whistled when he was taking a
shower, which Dana found highly
amusing.
She had taken her bath earlier,
SO there would be no last minute
rush with her own toilet.
Dana went to the dining room
again and gave the table a last ap-
preciative glance before going back
to slip on her dress. The table did
look lovely.
For the centerpiece she had
chosen delicate pink flowers. Slen-
der pink tapers would glow in the
white Dresden holders that had
been a wedding gift. With her
pretty crystal and china, the table
would be perfect picture.
The telephone rang, and Azalca
answered.
Hope no ones falling down on
us at this time of day." Dana
thought. The call was for Scott.
He came out of the bathroom
with his robe on looking immacu-
late and nice Dana gave him an
approving glance from the dressing
room door.
Scott said briskly: "All right.
Tell her I'll be there in Is min
utes."
He put down the phone and
turned to Dana soberly.
IAN emergency" he said. "Ob-
stetrical"
But you can't go!" Dana said,
suddenly limp. Everybody will be
here in a few minutes"
Sorry, honey, but if Mrs. Law
son decides to have her baby at
this time, there's nothing I can co
but go. I'm her doctor"
Already he was getting into the
old suit. Dana said There must
be somebody else who could han
die it for you"
you little nitwit. You don't
know a thing about the profession,
do you? Where do you think your
bread and butter is coming from,
anyway"
CCOTTS tone was teasing, but
- Dana flushed at the implica-
ton in his words. Just a dumb
doctors wife was she? Or rather
a doctors dumb wife.
SCOTS eyes met hers. Cheer
up, youngster. Maybe she's only
having indigestion pains. Lots of
times that's the way it works"
Il hope it will work that way
this time" Dana spoke as cheer
fully as she could. She had more
contempt for self-pitying person
than any other
Scott said, 80 do 7. I'd like to
be able to attend my birthday din
ner. Especially when you've done
such neat job with all the frills.
And I'll bet the dinner is great"
1T is" Dana said. "Oh, Scott,
please hurry back"
"Righto. He tipped up her chin
and kissed her. The door banged
behind him.
The house was quiet and lonely
without him. But soon there was
gay and bantering sextet. Dana
had invited Nancy, who came
with Ted Stansbury, and Young
DIR. Nicholson and his fiance,
Esther Eaton. Ronnie had been
invited because it was nice to be
on friendly terms now, with the
romantic element left out. Ron
ME was with Paula. Since Paula
was SCOTS friend of longest
standing and also was so friendly
to Dana, she was always includ-
ed in their social affairs.
Paula was fluttering about now
like brilliant butterfly. She wore
shade of lipstick that somehow
went we'll with her red hair.
Paula said, Its your penalty for
marrying doctor. Deserts you at
his own birthday party You're look
ing sweet, Dana. That blue is a
heavenly shade for you"
Ronnie apparently was studying
the glowing tip of his cigaret. He
crushed it in tray and came over
W DoAl1, Vdh1llS bOO1l IlcI lldllIlS III
his, Eyes, how do you do it?" he
asked. always manage to get the
one dress"
THE one dress is right" Dana
smiled. Il couldn't afford two
dresses at the same time"
You know perfectly we'll what
mean" Ronnie said in a low tone
as they went to the table.
"Of course" Dana said absently.
1T was f1attering, too"
Everybody looked SO smart. The
table was lovely, the stuffed an
Chovy salad perfectly delectable.
Only Scott was not here. He wasn't
coming.
The dinner was progressing gayly
when Paula Long said carelessly, Il
rather stole march on you today,
Dana. I entertained Scott at a
birthday luncheon. Quite without
design, 1 can assure you"