The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-06-25
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she was conscious Thai FseSu Aau
made d startled movement but she dio
moi loog at him Her eyes were hxeu
on Mrs Mason.
.You know you all took me for Sally,
and ] let it pass thought it Wouiu
be such a lark And 1t was.
swift little CALCULATIONS ran around
the table.
~Butr-who are you2' Mrs Mason
asked quietly.
Silently Nan applauded Breeanlss
she doesn't flicker an eyelash
Il am Nan Norton. teach piano IN
Miss parke's School for girls IN New
york. was on my way To New Haven
TO spend the weekend with my parents
cot mixed up on detour, found my
self on d country road, then my engine
died. It was growing dark, there wasn't
a house anywhere near until saw sne
lights from your house and-Wea.
couldn't sit In my car all night.
INDEED you could not Mrs Mason
said, and there was twinkle In ner
eyes.
Sail mean, Nan. you sure are an
actress Dick laughed.
Mans eyes were guileless i didn't
act. was just myself
you sure put 1t over some one
cnuckled and laughter like quicksilver
ran around the table
Nan listened for Reefs voice. But
Reed was silent She would not look at
him
Mrs. Mason rose. Lay another plate,
she told the tnpassiye-faced butler and
hurried to the hall
Il think that's the cutest joke Bess
said laughingy.
n,HEY looked up expectantly as Mira.
Mason entered with stunning
looking girl wrapped Ia sables, and
h. that said Rue de la Paix.
After introductions were made, Nan
rose. Il am leaving now. packed my
bag last night. And thank you for your
lovely hospitality Mrs. Mason
Cant you stay over. Nan2 would
be glad to have you.' the woman said
warmly
Thanks SO much. You're sweet. But
my folks are expecting me-"
she looked around the breakfast
table. tGood-by. everybody. You're
grand bunch OF girls and boys" She
gave q smart little salute. and still did
not look at Reed. Her eyes might be-
tray her-
they called, "Good-by. Nan But
Reed was silent.
AS Nan ran upstairs. her eyes Wera
blazing, her cheeks hot Reed is flu
rious He thinks he made fool OF hirns
self He didn't even say good-by. High.
hating me. He's the only stuffed shirt
among all these boys. Every one elsa
was SO sweet, such good sports s.a
Her head went up but her heart w
down to her Ittle oxfords al %
throat was hot and tight with tes n She
fought back. S
II wont cry over him. won'tp
She hurried to the house phone and
called the garage, asked the chauffeur
to run her car to the front entrance.
1T is there. Miss, and it is all righM=
now. put In a new spark plug %
Thanks. SO much.
The footman called for her baga
This household moves OH oiled hinges
Nan told herself as she pulled on her
coat and hat and followed the footman
downstairs.
At the foot Of the staircase shs
glanced down the hall. 1T was there
Reed had told her he loved her A hand
caught her heart and twisted 1t.
From the breakfast room voices and
laughter drifted to the hall.
''He has the real Sally now and she
certainly Is easy on the eyes. He will
be telling her tonight that he loves her.
Reed doesn't let any grass grow under
his feet. And hate himl"
nEsPITE herself. hot tears stung her
- eyeiids and little sob caught In
her throat Then she thrust out her
chin and marched out to the car
She opened the door. stared blankly
at Reed. who sat at the wheel.
Hop in, imp he grinned I'm driv-
ing you to New Haven I'll take the
train back"
Unable to speak. Nan found herself
in the seat beside him When they were
on the highway he pulled something
from his pocket. Take a look at that
and read what is written on the other
SIDE" he said chuckling
Nan stared at small picture of
Sally taken in fancy dress costume.
Slowly Nan turned the picture over and
read.
Sally as Cleopatra at Des Arts ball.
Don't let mother see this Sally's lack
OF clothes would shock mother"
Fixedly Nan stared at those words.
After ldng silent moment:
Then you knew ali the time that I
was not Sally" she said unsteadily.
Sure knew. Kay sent me this a
month ago. / kept quiet. / wanted to
see II you could put it over. Besides
] fell In love with you at first sight,
believe 1T or not"
For moment he was busy with the
car then he glanced sidewise at the
girls still face. When he saw her eyes.
his courage leaped.
Paris he said, is ait Its hest IN
Spring, Would you like to 60 there on
our honeymoon, darling?s
Reed" she whispered.
Then slip down In vnI,r seat .ra X.,4