The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-01-03
CHAPTER THIRTY

Tic cpioOuS HdO HSNtI bdhtn place.
But slight film Of doubt had set
tied over the faith that had been
like shining armor, protecting Dana
Scott. too, had received Jolt in
the realization that Dana was not
the one perfect person in a world
OF imperfect beings.
For almost month Paula left
them entirely alone. Paula was
spending most of her time with the
Richardson's these days. They we're
seen constantly together.
Dana believed Paula had finally
given up her attempt TO make Scott
and Dana more social minded. +"
had realized 1t was impossible for
them to keep pace with crowd
that spent money as though 1t grew
on bushes.
Most Of the other couples in their
crowd generally played bridge for
not less than twentieth. When
Dana and Scott we're present stakes
we're automatically lowered. Paula
played bridge great deal, lost con-
sistently. Yet she was one of those
who were bored when playing for
low stakes.
Scott agreed this must be the
reason that Paula had ignored them
lately. you mustn't worry If some
of OUR friends dessert" Scott said
"As q matter of fact, I'm turning
into such family man that I'm
bored outside these four walls. Look
what you've done to me in less than
year, Dana"
Perhaps l should call Paula and
ask her to drop in some night this
week Dana said. Maybe she's
offended over something"
Suit yourself" Scott spoke short
ly, but I should think you would
know there's no reason for her to
be offended"
We'll, l won't then" Dana said
And was relieved over the decision
for some reason.
ID ONNIE'S father died during
IN the month. Dana and Scott
sent flowers. and Dana wrote a note
OF coincidence. receiving one from
Ronnie In reply. Not long after
ward, newspapers carried story
about the will.
Scott read the report. ITS
hard TO realize there's that much
money in the world" he said.
Here we are, stretching dollar
bills and wondering where tie
rent Is coming from, and Ronnie
inherits S10,000,000."
He added thouehtfully, "Ronnie
was pretty gone on you for a while,
wasn't hep"
For while" Dana said lightly.
"Ronnie fancied he had an awful
crush, but you know how rich bows
are. Some other girl comes along"
Or some man comes along" Scott
said slowly, and messes things up"
Scott, will you stop being an
Idiot Dana seated herself on the
arm of his chair and rumpled his
hair.
I'm thinking what a different
KIND Of life you would have had
II you had married Ronnie," Scott
answered thoughtfully. mo budg-
cts. No computing living costs and
wondering where you can cut some
more. just one long, luxurious
f1ing!"
You think that would be living?o
There was scorn in Dana's voice.
She added lightly, Don't forget
Ronnie didn't ask me. Id have been
an old maid probably, if you
hadn't come along"
Yes you would" Scott pulled her
down into his arms, kissing her
fiercely. Dana could feel his heart
pounding
Why, SCOTT" she whispered, with
q shaky little laugh.
swear TO you, honey, we'll come
through" he said. "I'll prove to YOU
I'm not just q big bust. Though.
God knows, l feel that way at
times"
IF you'll only just love me al
ways" Dana said. I'm a silly. SEN
timental girl. But I'm telling you
the truth. That's all l want,
darling"
TN THE days that followed DR..
Il Osborne dropped into SCOTS
ONCE frequently. 1t happened often
enough for the other doctors in the
building to peak up" as the
shrewd young woman at the desk
remarked to another physicians
assistant.
And I'm here to tell you it
means something when that self
sufficient medical king gets down
from his throne and goes visiting
another doctor"
They do seem friendly the
other girl admitted.
Friendly isn't the word. DR..
Osborne's positively chummy. If
i know my onion soup, he sus-
poets DR.. Stanley has something
some OF these other doctors don't
have--and that's brains!"
Scott was pleased by the older
doctors visits, but refused to be-
lieve 1t held any significance he
yond q spirit of friendliness.
DR.. Osborne had said, on his
last visit, There's a small room
that's practically empty adjoining
my suite. Stanley. If the time
comes when you feel cramped for
space, I'd be glad to open 1t up
for YOU"
Scott realized the offer was
being made gratis. He expressed
his appreciation, but refused. The
time wouldn't come when he
wanted to be under obligations to