Evening star., 1936-05-19
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING
TNCTAT MENTG'

INSIALLMENlO,
AeSs!, Ssnei1 ksns sessS' teepSone sxehanse lives
with her older sister Patisnce tie s who sIs is
store owner and the towns wealthiest man.
But for Patience, their parents would nave
lost their sun-baked ranch Few miles
has has been '" very attentive, to Jan. who is
Green Acres prettiest girl and best dancer.
Patience has paid for her dancing lessons
for three years. One lunch hour Jan Jan
drives out with young Hi. who suddenly
proposes that they elope He says they II
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She is thrilled but is afraid his parents
will object. Finally agreeing, she does not not
to Wien p She
is trying to convince Jan she should wait
and have a regular wedding; when Mrs.
town papers story that JAMS parents an
nounce her engagement to young Ioiten:
Patience decides Il is best to let HI or
young friends rush to her home with con-
sratulstions late arrival is Pet Raleigh.
the towns wealthiest girl; who since her
ticed Jan She says. innocently. HI
fown sI'' to New York Hes on his way to
Paris. You knew-of course?
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vANELL was conscious, through
the buzzing in her head, that
Patience had sat down beside
~ her and taken her hand. Pet
Raleigh's eyes we're still dilated in a
pose of innocence.
It was Patience who broke the ST.
ience. "You-are quite sure Hilary
Totten has gone to Paris, Miss Ra-
leigh?"
"Of course" The blond lit Gig
arctic and leaned back in her porch
chair. He told me he was going
when we played golf together this
morning. supposed, of course, Janell
knew"
No" Patience said, duly. 1--WE
didn't know
How strange" Miss Raleigh flicked
ashes from her cigarette, shaking her
golden head in perplexity. I'VE were
all terribly surprised to see his en-
gagement, because he's been at our
house so much lately. suppose that's
the reason his mother called me when
she saw the announcement. She
seemed terribly upset. She said she
knew Hilary didn't have a thing to
do with its getting in the paper
But I knew that was ridiculous, OF
course"
Janell, fighting for control, lost
She was a huddled heap of dry sobs
her head in Patience's lap. 1t might
have been bearable if every one in
Green Acres hadn't been there when
she found out she had been thrown
over by Hi Totten. He hadn't even
taken the trouble to let her know he
had changed his mind.
One by one, the chairs and steps
became deserted and in little while
only Patience and Pet Raleigh re.
manned with Jan. Patience shook her
gently. stop it. dear! Where's your
pride? There1l be some explanation
Pull yourself together"
your poor darling!" Pet Raleigh
got up from her chair and sat dowr
on the steps to touch JAMS shoulder
"I know how you must feel. But
you're lucky to be rid of him. Anc
so am l."
Janell, raising her tear-stained face
SAID, 4ou-yOure lucky 10 De Iio o.
him. What do you mean?"
The blond dropped her head. twist
ing her hands in her lap. Patience
stiffened. "Yes-what do you mean
Miss Raleigh?"
Its no more than fair that yor
should know" The girl covered hel
eyes with her hands and seemed tt
be fighting for control. up until
saw the announcement Of your en-
gagement in the paper, I thought
was engaged to Hilary. We had 8
little misunderstanding this morning
but I was sure ne wouldn't take il
seriously. 1t was because he'd been
taking you to the movies. Jan. I've
had to be away with my family SC
many evenings. My aunt in Salina
is ILL., Hilary said he saw you only
because he was lonesome for me.
guess I did say some pretty harsh
things"
Janell said, coolly, 81 don't believe
you. You're making it all up"
why, JAM" Patience was shocked
"No matter how you feel, you mustn't
be rude"
1T doesn't matter" Pet sighed with