The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-16

/ thought as much last night. So nov
I suppose you're even more &
Jocelyn was reticent by nature, but
her dilemma prompted her 70 sex
help from Marda.\ She said. frankly
as one friend to another, quite q
reverse. He came back this morning
money in cash than I've e seen IN
my life. Now I'm afraid I shall never
be able to stop him. =.
Marda helped herself to, coffee and
! looked at Jocelyn with her long strange
eyes. Jocelyn, saw how Queerly beauti-
full she could look-feline and mySter1-
ous-but. so attractive. Mazda. smiled.
"Such a wise child. She knows every
thing" - Il
Don't laugh at me, Mazda. I feel
o to tel me what / ought to do"
Marda took a roll and crumbled u
with long, pointed fingers. Have you
thought Of going back for a while to
stay with your parents?"
mo. They want. me back. But di-
vorce IS the price, and of that's
impossible"
Il wouldn't be too sure of that, Joce-
Ign. It may be inevitable" -.
Jocelyn's voice shook. mo. Not If
I do the right thing now" Mazda
asked a question which had leased
her ever since she had heard the
shocking news that Felix Ferrers had
suddenly married: Il know az about
Jocelyn. What on earth did you marry
on?"
annt'S legacy the day he was Is. We
took half for a car and a six months
trip, and set half aside to start on when
we got home. A friend has a job for
him when he puts in the money.
in harness. Restless, exuberant, hungry
for life, eager for freedom, how could
he settle to days of endeavor and come
and go? so half of your moneys gone
already?"
had nothing. I gave Felix my ring to
get us out of the mess. He came back
hundred thousand francs!"
Mazda drew in her breath sharply.
What amazing luck! He'll be in 9
fever. If you don't do something he'll
be off again tonight at a hundred
miles an hour to lose it."
Il know Mazda. But what? I've got
the money now in a safe deposit. What
would you do, Marda?"
Marda turned away. She did not
care to meet the clear gaze of Jocelyn's
eyes. But Felix was in her blood. Al
ways had been since the first day She
had set eyes On him. Knowing he was
here within reach, her sharp desire
mounted. "It's the turning point Of
your marriage, my dear. One long mess
That's what I thought. I wondered
if I should take some of the money and
go home
Mazda trembled inwardly with emo
tional excitement. She laughed. Some
Of it? All Of it.! I would leave him in
the lgfc a3,t to Play }tN the man and get
Jocelyn was swept away by Marda's
conviction and enthusiasm. She lis
tened like a child learning a lesson
while the resourceful Mazda planned
what she should do. "You can't be seen
taking luggage out of the hotel, Jocelyn.
Stuff what you need in a beach bag
and drive along with me. I'll give you
a dressing case. You can change at the
villa and go on"
So Jocelyn left Felix while he slept.
She had no sleep herself, but purpose
buoyed her up. Her nerves burned as
if they crept with slow fire.
Felix woke again at 6 and went to
the window. The beach was deserted
the boys folding the umbrellas-the last
bright silver Of sun going behind the
mountains in the west. He found Joce-
lyn's letter on the dressing table when
he turned on the light.
Felix, darling, I've gone because I
o you so, and I'm scared of going
on like this.
I've taken the money so you won't
lose it. I'm going to buy the little white
farm we liked-the one you thought
would make such a snug little home.
I'm going to do to it all the things you
said.
If you can give up gambling, come
to me there. We car be happy like
other loverS-I mean happier-if you
can see what I mean about life, and
promise.
But always your Jocelyn."
Felix sat down. abruptly and pushed
his hand through his hair. He shouted
aloud: But I don't believe it! I don't
believe i'll" Suddenly he leaped up,
dressed frantically, dashed out, tore
past the elevators and rushed down
the stairs. The clerk had seen Mrs.
F'errers go out a few minutes after
twelve. She had stopped to take a
package out of her safe deposit. The
man in the garage said she had filled
the tank of the roadster, oiled up and
driven off in the direction of st. Ra-
phael.
[. '"The car, tool" shouted Felix. He
had been so stunned by the detection
OF Jocelyn that he had not realized
his financial position. It hit him now
with terrific force. He hurried back
to his room and searched foyor;eb1v in