The Washington times., 1937-12-07

Lynn could not help him. She
huddled there under his topcoat,
sobbing intermittently. The cool
night and the speed Of the car
seemed to quiet her. BY the time
they got back to Ocean Boulevard
she was more composed.
They went together into the
wide entrance hall. Beyond
through glass doors Lynn could
see a lighted patio with q table set
for dinner. The butler met Terry
at the door. If he was surprised
at Lynn's scant attire, his face
showed no emotion.
"Is Miss Helen home, Morton?"
"She's dining at the club, Mr..
Terry"
Good. How soon can we have
dinner, we're starving?"
when you're ready, Mr.. Terry"
the butler said.
Then make it in half an hour.
And take Miss Morrow up to Miss
Helen's room and have Ruth dig
UP some clothes"
NEW CLOTHES FOR LYNN
Half an hour later Lynn came
slowly down the stairway to meet
Terry. Morton was standing there
and directed her to the patio. The
butler seemed to look through her.
not see her at all, and she felt q
flush come to her cheeks.
When she walked across the
tagged patio Terry set down his
glass and came forward to meet
her.
You're simply gorgeous" Ter
rvs voice was full of wonder. Il
knew it, but I didn't realize"
his voice trailed off as he looked
at Lynn.
Congratulations" Terry raised
his glass, then he set it down.
What can fix you?" he said.
turning to the cocktail cart.
Nothing, thanks" Lynn sunk
into a long chair and her frock
rippled away from her slim ankles
in their sun-tanned hose. She
threw her head back and for the
first time looked up into the glory
of the night sky.
"It'S wicked of me to wear this
lovely frock. I'm so afraid some
thing will happen to it," She
touched the delicate folds Of the
skirt with her fingers, tried to hide
her hands in the billowing white.
Her hands were the only tell-tale
note.
You're lovely, all right" Terry
came over and bent suddenly and
kissed her lips lightly.
Startled, Lynn sat up straight.
Don't get alarmed. That's just
a tribute to your beauty. Yes, a
McNair never makes a mistake,
Lynn. Remember that. picked a
winner this time" He chuckled
and poured himself another drink.
TERRY GETS DRUNK
It was not until dinner was fin.
ished and they rose to have coffee
on the terrace to watch the rising
moon that Lynn realized Terry
seemed a little unsteady on his
feet. He had drunk his way de-
terminedly through the dinner and
the girl did not realize what a start
he had while she was dressing.
When he ordered a brandy and
soda Lynn protested.
Don't be like that, beautiful" I"
he murmured. Then he put his
arm about her and drew her with
him on to the terrace. Moonlight
flooded the ocean, a low moon,
rising.
What a night" Terry held her
close.
PLEASE"
The next hour was difficult.
Terry insisted on her dancing with
him, and he held her so closely
she struggled to get away.
Its pretty awful, but it's my
own fault, l shouldn't be here"
Lynn chided herself as she tried to
keep Terry under control. Finally
when Terry suggested they go to
the Beach Club, Lynn jumped at
the idea just to get him away from
that moonlit terrace.
Terry sent for a light silk wrap
for Lynn, and she carried one Of
Helen's small white evening bags.
with her lone so cents in it.
Let me drive" Lynn begged as
they walked to Terry'S car.
Can you?"
That's my one accomplishment.
We learn that in Vermont" She
took the keys. That's why Mrs.
Warren hired me-"
well not even think of that!"
Terry cried. You're my chauffeur
from nov on"
Il don't know where the Beach
Club is
"Ill tell you. Let's go, Gorgeous. !"
Lynn sent the long car down the
driveway with an expert hand and
she thrilled to the touch of such a
splendid bit of mechanism.
"I feel lucky tonight, and am.
Well break the bank and you'll be
worth thousands by midnight" ="
Terry cried as he put his arm
around her.
Then he promptly went to sleep
on Lynn's shoulder. and she drove
on in the moonlight for long
time, up and down the ocean drive.
To Be Continued