The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-31

by any dismal old letter.
Just the same Treasure came
upon him that afternoon rereading
it with a frown between his eyes.
And his mother who had seemed
only a dimly formidable person with
a good heart began TO take on the
aspect of a mother like her own
whom they had wronged. Their
gayety that day was slightly forced.
At night she lay soberly in his arms.
IF anything should happen to
separate US" she whispered.
Dearest, nothing will"
Later he cried, Il would kill any
one who came between us now"
But long after he was asleep with
his dark head Graded in her arms
she lay wondering how she could
ever face life without him.
The next day Anthony destroyed
the letter and their fears disap-
peared with it. The hours from
then on were pure tnanoyed JOY.
10y the time they returned 10 san
D Francisco, Treasure felt as IL
they had been married for months
instead of The week it really was.
It was late when they arrived SO
she spent her first night alone in
the new apartment. 1t was on
Eddy-st. across from little park.
Not exactly the location one would
choose to live in permanently, Tony
said. but it seemed positively grand
to Treasure. The building which
was large and rather ornate on the
outside was occupied by a great
many couples where the husbands
like her own seemed compelled to
be away most Of the time.
No one had anything to do with
any one else. There was no running
back and forth or chattering in the
halls. On the contrary aside from
an occasional bitter quarrel it
seemed particularly peaceful to the
girl who was used to the hub-bub
of Fillmore-st. In the late morn
ings the benches in the park were
occupied with the wives who took
their dogs out for airings.
There were, Treasure soon OBJ
served, no children. Probably they
weren't allowed
Her apartment was on the second
floor, the rooms were large and
clean and sunny.
Her mother was in the kitchen
when she heard the dining room
door swing open and felt two cool
hands across her eyes.
TREASURED" she cried joyfully.
yes, Mama! Here I ami"
Ellen held her away from her
and inspected her critically.
you're happy, I can see that"
I'll say am
And as pretty as ever!" the
mother added adoringly.
Treasure laughed.
We'll you could hardly expect my
looks to change in one little week"
Where did you get that coat?"
TONY bought it for me in Reno.
We drove in there the day before
we left"
Its beautiful" Ellen said strok-
ing the soft fur. But you'd better
not keep it on out here in this hot
kitchen"
Il can't stay, Mama. I just ran
in to say hello"
Ellen looked disappointed
You're not settled already?"
yes, darling, in the most ador-
able apartment you ever saw. You
must come over tomorrow and see
it,"
Your father is going to be very
angry, Treasure. Don't you think
we'd better tell him?"
mo, don't" the girl stated posi-
lively. 81 promised Tony 1 wouldn't
tell any one except you. Don't you
see, mama, there's too much at
stake?"
Ellen shook her head.
Just the same 1 don't like it"
Nov please don't worry! Every
thing is going to be all right. You
can tell papa if I have to pay
room and board I'd rather live
somewhere else"
TREASURE kissed her mother
Il affectionately and Ellen had to
smile to see her darling so radiant;
then Mary came in crying, Hello,
there, Treasure, when did you get
back?" and she had to explain that
she was leaving again.
For good?" Mary asked, round
eyed.
Yes. I'm moving into apart
ment."
"Desn't that cost an awful OF
money!"
mo so much" laughed the girl.
Don't forget now, mama. I'll ex-
pect you tomorrow right after
noon"