The Washington times., 1937-12-29


very kind to me. That's ALL"
Just don't be too kind to him."
Chuck said shortly. Now we'll
forget all about it. You raise a
mans protective instincts. Wild
plays the field, Lynn. think you
ought to know it!"
He squared his shoulders, glad
to get the unpleasant task done.
Now over there is the rose garden.
We make a speciality of yellow
roses"
For inconstancy?" Lynn
quipped.
You're a mink. And here I
have been worrying about what
was going to happen to you. Go
and make yourself pretty for the
Labor Day vultures. I'll meet you
out in front with the car in is
minutes"
Terry and Wild had Just come
off the links when they arrived.
The three men had cocktails with
Lynn at the club and a lot of peo-
pie were about, but the Austin
party hurried back for luncheon,
since there wer to be lot of eX-
TIA guests with a buffet served
on the lawn by the swimming pool.
Wild had little chance to talk with
Lynn until they had reached his
home.
Come" he told her. Wen
duck this mob as long as we can"
They went down to the beach
and found shady spot.
What's wrong, Lynn" Wild
asked, but first he kissed her.
Nothing"
You're bad liar. 1t was Marie,
wasn't it?"
Lynn did not answer.
Il got myself engaged to her
) once, she's a bit sharp about
things, so just forget anything un-
pleasant she said"
"She was all right, Wild"
Just as harmless as a king
cobra!" He put his arms about
her and drew her to him.
kiss me, Lynn" Helpless there
in his arms, Lynn raised her lips
like a little girl.
1t was thus Chuck found them.
I'm sorry to break in on such
charming love scene but mother
wanted you. and I thought I'd bet
ter come myself
Lynn's cheeks were crimson.
and she tried to move away from
Wild but he held her close.
isn't she wonderful, Chuck?"
Wild kissed the tip of Lynn's
tilted nose.
PAY no attention to his disap-
proval. Lynn. He hates to see
anybody happy And he'll try and
turn you against me! I can see it
in his eye! But just ignore him.
He's a villainouS character"
Feeling like a culprit, Lynn
walked meekly between the two
brothers back to the house.
The rest of the day was a tur.
mol. Everybody swan in the pool
before teatime, and Wild spent
his time trying to persuade Lynn
to dive off the edge of the POOL.
Come on, darling, I'm here.
Don't stand there, just dive; get
over the first hazardg" He pleaded
and cajoled until finally Lynn
took the plunge, came up sputter.
ing, but victorious.
NOW, once more. You've bro
Ken the ice. Keep on"
OF course, the whole pool was
watching surreptitiously, but Mrs.
Austin was in complete panic,
1t gave the house party plenty to
talk about. Even Mr.. Austin saw,
There was no doubt about it. Wild
was In deep with the new
blonde" as some Of the guests
called Lynn.
GOOD-BYS
There was little more time that
Day Tor romance. Lynn was readv
Tor an early start Tuesday morn
ing. The weekend was over. That
last evening Mrs. Austin said
good-by to her before she retired.
Il won't be up in the morning,
my dear. It has been charming
to have you. Wild must bring you
out here often"
Lynn thanked her sincerely,
But Wild was waiting for her on
the terrace, to say good night.
Happy? he asked as he took
her in his arms.
Eyes"
This Is only the beginning,
sweet! The worlds really a great
place! Kiss me goodnight"
Lynn later managed to saw her
oood-bys to other of the house
party guests. Marie was kind to
her. really liked Lynn.
And I loathe most pretty
women" she added.
Wild announced he was driving
Lynn to town.
oh, it is too early, Wild"
"Ot course it isn't! III be I'D
before you are"
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin exchanged
glanceS. This clinched the mat
ter. When Wild got up at 7 o'clock
10 drive into Manhattan, that was
infatuation.
Ihere was no time to lose.
Chuck was cordial to Lynn,
asked if he might come along
some night with Wild for dinner.
please dol" Lynn said as he
held her hand.
| To Be Continued