Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-03-14
RI she always would.

though she always would.
"Yes?" was her polite response.
"She was all in a dither." Selwyn
explained. "You know, she's giving
small dinner tomorrow night for
Wilma and Alec. 1t seems they can't
be properly engaged. otherwise. Well.
| her maid was unkind enough to
sprain an ankle, or something. Dor
othy is very much upset and asked
me if T. thought that you 49,"
"Yes?"
"Why, she asked me if I thought
you'd be kind enough to give her a
helping hand under the circum-
stances you know"
! II will be very glad to help her.
| if she needs me-" Thora answered
| quietly.
II told her that didn't know =.
that she'd have to ask you" Selwyn
wheeled around in his chair. The
old belligerence flared In his sharp
eyes: the old harshness was in his.
voice. Nov. get this. Miss Dahl.
I'm not going to have you waiting
on anybody's table. That isn't your
job. I told Dorothy if you were will
| ing to supervise things for her. just
to relieve her. it was all right with
me-"
THAT is quite all right with
me. too"
"Well .. just as long as you un-
derstand that you don't have to do.
lit. You're doing her a favor. And IT.
you change your mind. it, makes no
difference. I want you to suit your
SELF"
"sha1l get in touch with Mrs.
SteeIe?"
mo. Let her get in touch with
you. She will"
VERY well. Was there anything
else?"
II guess not. When you get
around to feeding his nibs upstairs.
don't forget said to have Ted take
it up. Or Katie IL he isn't
handy" Marsh chuckled. Rather
a tough break that Babbas had to
spoil his face just before the big
show. One of you girls may have
| to lend him a powder puff. I hope,
to Godfrey that he can't wear that
spyglass now"
Thora beat a dignified retreat
from the library before this topic
might be discussed further.
RIO BE CONTINUED
afraid that he might think he
couldn't come to dinner. But Wilma
! thinks it isn't that serious. Fortu-
; nately, all the guests are old friends
, otherwise, they might find it
amusing to see a man receiving con-
gratulations with bruised face ).
before he's married. even.". She gave
shrill little laugh. ." ell. mustn't
take any more Of your time. Miss
Dahl I have Obi" She in
terrupted herself and leaned nearer
the window beside her chair. There
is Sherm driving up now. I guess
he came over to inquire for poor
Alec"
Mrs. Steele darted to the front
door and opened it before Gordon
could knock. and before Thora could
make her escape. His face lighted
up when he saw the girl in the draw
ing room doorway.
"Hello!" he exclaimed. EVERY
body -"
"Oh. Sherm!" Mrs Steele caught
at his arm. "Miss Dahl is coming
over tomorrow evening 4. to take
Edna's place. Isn't it kind Of her to
help me out?"
very" He looked steadily at
Thora.
IT feel so relieved!" Mrs. Steele
smiled. "And now must find SEX
lwyn. :" She hurried away. down
the hail.
"Oh, Miss DAHL"
"Yes?" Thora had her foot on the
lower step Of the stair.
"Please come in here" Gordon
stalked into the drawing room. He
lowered his voice. as Thora followed
him. what was that Mrs. Dorothy.
was saying about you about
tomorrow night?"
"Her maid sprained her ankle. ]
am going to help with the dinner
You're going to do nothing Of the
sorti"
| "Why. Of course am"
Listen. I'm. supposed to be there
as a guest. Do you think I'm going.
to sit at the table and see you hand
ing food, to bunch like that? Well,
I'm not!"
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