The Washington times., 1937-12-28


her in his arms. Now, never
speak of that again. Never! It is
forgotten!"
But there's more"-Lynn made
one more try to tell him about the
wedding. How could she? It
seemed so improbable, nobody
would believe it.
Not for you and me. I can
read between the lines. You looked
after him when he was sick, sup
ported him until he got well.
That's it, isn't it?"
II owed it to him."
"And your debts paid" Wild's
arms were about her again. Look
at mel" Lynn buried her face in
his shoulder to hide the tears in
her eyes. But Wild persisted.
Never lie to me, Lynn, that's
ali the promise I'll ever ask Of
you. Never lie to me, for I've had
enough of that!"
CAUGHT IN A STORM
A gust of wind shook the trees
over them. So engrossed had they
been in each other that they had
not noticed the sun was clouded
and stiff, live Squall had sprung
up.
There's a squall coming, dar-
ling. Well run for it,
Together they dashed across the
sand and waded out to the boat.
Wild began reefing in sails while
Lynn clambered aboard. Lynn
waved at him, and they were off in
long lope. The boat careened
over on one side, shipped a little
water.
Hang tight" Wild warned her.
Lynn grabbed on, her knees
shaking. She knew nothing about
sailing. The waves terrified her,
but she kept her eyes on Wild's
exultant face. He loved it. The
coming storm did not frighten
him. Lynn clung to the boat, her
head down as the sails whipped
about.
1t was a two-mile trip back,
but to Lynn, although they were
making knots, it seemed intermin-
able. They were travelling with the
waves, which seemed gigantic.
In the roar of the wind Lynn
moaned aloud. Why had she not
told Wild then and there about
that wedding? Why? Why? She
could never summon up cour-
age now! Never. But soon she'd
be going away with Rene and she
would never have to face him,
never see him again.
1--WE got to take in some more
sail!" Wild called. He was hold.
ing on to the tiller with all his
might.
Here, crawl over and get that
rope"
Lynn obeyed. She got the rope.
Pull! Pull hard!"
Lynn struggled.
Now hang on till I can get
there"
But the rope got away for a few
inches, burned into Lynn's soft
palms. Tears came into her eyes.
But she was glad Of the pain. It
seemed some kind Of punishment
for her sins. Wild secured the sail
and jumped back to the tiller
again.
i Sheets of rain fell, drenching
them. Lynn's blond hair was in
wisps about her face. Ahead now
she could see the point on which
Aus tin Manor stood. They
SWooped into quieter water and
, shortly sailed up neatly to the
dock.
Did it. by gad" Wild leaned
back.
"Whee! That was a honey!
You're a good girl, Lynn. I
thought you'd be in tears!" He
bent and kissed her wet lips. II
love storm"
The sun came out as suddenly
as it had disappeared. The storm
was over. AS Wild held out his
hand to Lynn to help her off on to
; the dock he caught her hand and
she WINGED. He looked at her
palms.
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Well do them right up"
Wild took Lynn upstairs to his
, own quarters, wrapped her in one
of his bathrobes and brought
salve and bandages from his
bathroom. Then he set to work.
Shortly he had the hands neatly
tapped.
That night they all went off to
the club for dinner. Lynn with her
e hands bandaged. Wild danced
!, with her at every opportunity,
2 but there were not many, for the
stag line exercised it's privileges,
and Lynn met many of South.
: hampton's wen-dreSed men.
The whole evening was some
thing of a triumph for Lynn had
|. !: she recognized the fact. She
was, however, too impatient to be
back in Wild's arms to be other
than annoyed at the many who
insisted on dancing with her.
. Terry was there and cut in early
. in the evening.
!, nicer than Florida. what?" he
5 murmured in her ear. What
about that dinner with me you
/, promised?" Lynn was vague.
To BE Continued
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