The Fort Peck press., 1936-04-02

asking with an old friends confiden-
tlal differences. She wondered herself
considering all the running she haC
done lnce yesterday.
Il couldn't, Bill, without a little flat
terry now and then"
Its not flattery. It's the purple
dress. And the dark blue candles and
silver bowls of pale blue forget-me-nots.
VINO else but you would have thought
OF that combination? Your effects are
always grand, darling. If ever you
decide to divorce poor old Don -
Why, there won't be any more
parties to arrange" Cornelia answered
lightly: But she wished Bills line had
not taken this trend tonight. It would
pc a Ilttle embarrassing when he heard
ssp9uC thlngS. Truth was, Cornelia had
1allen Tor Bill rather hard when thew
were IN college. Mostly because he was
one boy who did notice whether her
nalr was braided OF curled. Only Moth
ing ever came of it after he noticed
But, II he saw details like hand en-
proldery, Cornelia realized that her in
IaGuatlon Tor him had not gone undis-
covered either.
He was holding her now with the
sive, skillful pressure. Because he did
knoW he could have had her once and
mao been tenderly unresponsive, it was
Almost humiliating for him to be muir
murlng now, Where could I have been
When Don snatched you up? But at
least you've got me in reserve. Never
ieSltaCe II he doesn't appreciate YOU"
10 her desperate annoyance the
proper bantering answe fled her
odigue suddenly she craved the old
security OF being married forever. and
happy. She didn't want to oo 49, 49,
battle. 81 0"0A iiiVo
L can't monopolize the community
she said ineptly after a few Turns
IN Hurried silence. She pushed him
away playfully but firmly. "You 20
now and say these things to some Of
Inc other girls and make it a nice
party for everybody
n hurried over to the darkened
corner and sank into the chaise IOunge.
IL seemed ages since she had worried
ABOUT It's slip cover. She closed her ewes
Tor a tiny minute.
linen n became aware of a pres
ence before her-a compelling, familiar
personal presence. One she dldnJ nave
TO say anything to if she didn't want
70. She opened her eyes. Don was lean
over her a%nXiouSly.
you're not tired, sWeetheart?" he
asked with such sincere, innocent So
licitation that she felt her resentment
% no." she answered stoutly.
We'll, I saw Bill Wentworth dancing
you to death. That fellow needs a
garden to work in to take care of his
spirits" observed Don right
TITS purple, isn't it?" he inquired,
5ouching her sleeve. "Have I ever seen
hat rag before? You look grand, for
some reason" He bent quickly and gave
1er a light winged kiss. would you
ike to dance with me?"
We'll, l. she faltered, hoping this
lime to be able to stay mad.
Here, wait. 1 bet you haven't had
my food" The idea obviously seemed
shocking to him. He disappeared, and
vas back in a moment with Steamingl
amber in a pale blue cup.
Here you are, sweet. 1t was cream
md three Jumps of sugar the first time,
emember?"
Yes, Don" She managed to smile a
title.
She did remember. It had been love
It first sight that time he had handed
Ter a cup with that gentle confidential
lr of willing service. No sugar and
ream any more! It was significant. o
lear! Making her own way and makingl