Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-22
hear Ina calling him from the bath

hear Ina calling him from the bath
room.
Paul" she said. "Are you asleep"
He sat upright. mo" he answered.
His voice was eager.
Get up and come In herewith you,
pleasep" she requested.
He jumped instantly out Of bed.
The bright light made him blink.
Ina, still with her apron over her light
frock, regarded him soberly, but the
adamantness of her eyes was gone.
She came close to him.
Let me look at your arm. Honey"
she said. 81 think we'd better put
something on ito prevent infec-
ton"
A sudden leaping within him rem
dered Paul voiceless. His hands trem-
bled as he rolled up his sleeve and
held out the injured wrist. Ina ex-
claimed solicitously at the long, ugly
scratch.
The administration of first aid ended
with the nurse in the arms OF her
patient; there was a suffused blurred
ness In her eyes, over his shoulder.
On the I'd of September, Carol
Haynes returned from California.
mas old roommate phoned from the
station and there was joyful reunion
In the reopened Thirty-second street
apartment. Sue went along and par
ticipated In the admiring feminine
outbursts upon the sojourner's Long
Beach tan, her breezy impulsiveness
soon dissolving the restraint OF frst
acquaintance between her and Carol.
There ensued a voluble afternoon. Sue
and Ina. off for the day, assisting in
the unpacking of Carols luggage and
in putting the apartment to rights.
BY the time the last movie star had
been reported on it was late, and the
three girls decided upon supper upon
the ground. Supplies were ordered
and Carols chic little kitchenette
hummed with preparation.
How Is Paul2" inquired Carol. 1t
was the first mention Of that young
man. The subject, it seemed, had
been avoided.
Ina glanced up quickly from the
egg batter she was manipulating. She
answered carelessly enough, but Carol
made mental note Of an involuntary
clouding of the blue eyes.
Hes fine" said Ina, then added
almost eagerly. Hes pretty busy just
now though, making arrangements
for the orchestra. He-he directed
the band all last week" The last
contributed rather proudly.
I'll say he did," seconded Sue.
And in a big way. There's nothing
dusty about your husband. is there.
Honey?" She pinched Ina's cheek,
affectionately, and the latter's smile
though instantly responsive, somehow
held suggestion of hollowness.
Carol turned to the stove, spoon in
hand.
I'm glad, Babe" she said. Il was
Just little afraid that Paul wouldn't
get over his-his wildness; you know
he isn't quite the type that one en-
visions before the fire in dressing
gowns and slippers-but guess he'll
turn out all right, after all"
I'm not worrying" returned Ina
lightly. However, her tone contrasted
fatty with the expression. almost of
defiance, that hardened her eyes.
Carol returned to her cookery.
Babe" she requested, over a Shout
der. Run down to the corner and
get some of those little cakes we used
to have. Remember"
Ina was glad of the errand. do ]
remember-?" she echoed laugh
ingly. They heard her run down the
stairs. Carol shut OF the gas range
and turned to Sue.
What do you Think" she demand
ed, bluntly.
Sue eyed her composedly. ITO speak
frankly" she asserted, Il think you
touched a sore spot"
I've known Ina long time" Carol
went on. Ever since she came to
Kansas City. I've lived with her
been a sort of big sister to her. Shed
| die before she'd complain, but she
talks with her eyes. knew it when
I first saw her this afternoon. What
is it? Don't they get along?"
Sue smiled enigmatically. "Just
like that" she answered, holding up
two fingers. You'll never see a more
devoted couple.
Then, what"
"Oh. it's the same old story. She's
absolutely wrapped up in that banjo
playing husband of hers, and -
think she's had q jolt or two. I've
gone into their apartment several