The Washington times., 1937-08-19

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But the memory Of CasSie's jeal.
Gus parting with her-the accuse
lions she had made against her
were still fresh in her mind.
Cassie had believed that tale Of
Herman's, about Toni making a
play for him, at the same time
discrediting TOMS account Of the
shady fur transaction.
It was true that Toni, desperate
for a job, had pretended to know
Castles mother, and by this ruse
been presented by Cassie to Fatty
Gusheim.
But. soon after, Toni had con.
feSsed. her subterfuge to Cassie,
when she was sharing the latter's
tiny apartment.
Laughing it off as clever, Cassie
had later brought 1t UP as a
weapon for disbelieving Toni when
it was a case Of Toni against
Herman.
as it curiosity or trouble"
wondered Toni, that brings Cassie
here?"
And how had Cassie heard Of
the apartment on Park Avenue?
From whom had she cleaned the
address?
GOLD SPOON
"You sure were born with q
gold spoon in your mouth" said
Cassie. But you've got that air
about you, Toni! I sure wish !
had your education and refine
ment. Then maybe I too would
bet set up in q Park Avenue
apartment"
The innuendo in the words was
plain. Nor did it refer to Toni's
ability as q singer, but to her
charms as a woman. To Castles
mind, Toni was accepting things
from some rich admirer.
II sure do envy you, in this swell
setup. Say!"-staring around
"thiS guy Of yours must have
plenty Of dough-"
II have no guy as you call 1t,
Cassie" Toni said quietly, knowing
it would be dangerous to say the
furniture belonged to the night
club owner for whom she worked.
That would discredit the inheri.
lance tale.
Not that Cassie would believe a
yarn about the old family chateau
abroad!
But Cassie was sure to hear it
perhaps had already heard it
since NiklaS wished it to be known
about town. And it was not for
Toni to contradict.
"Say, you're not trying to high
hat an old pal, are your"
Toni felt her ground. "I'll al
ways be grateful to you for my
first opportunity on Broadway"
Because she was nervous, the
words sounded stilted. Formal.
Indeed, high-hat.
MIGHTY SORRY
Forget it. I did what could.
I sure was fond of you, Toni, and
believe me, I'm mighty sorry we
quarreled on account Of Herman"
So? That unfortunate affair
was still on?
Cassie, it appeared. was still at
the New Gallo Casino.
"You must be getting a swell sal
airy, Toni"-wistfully. II can't
save a nickel on my 40 per, what
with Herman out Of job, and all. :"
The request was coming, what
ever 1t might be.
Toni waited.
"Us being old pals, and all.
couldn't you get me into your
place? I've got swell new rou-
tine that'd be a riot if Niklas
would give me tryout!"
II could ask him, but I'm sure
he wouldn't pay you more than
your present salary" said Toni
through dry lips.
OutSpoken Cassie in LIE Chateau
de Ia Marquise! Her story would
be known in a moment!
But he's paying you an enor.
nous salary, amt he? You
wouldn't be a dog in the manger?"
with reSentful inSistence.
NOT MUCH PAY
"He doesn't pay me much.
TheSe"-looking nervously around
the lovely Salon-"are trimmings"
But NiklaS isn't paying for 'em
not unless him and you are
Sweethearts?"
Toni was silent.
Cassie took her silence to mean
assent. She said, heavily: They
say he's filthy with money"
Another pause. Then: Gould
I have a drink, TOMB"
"Of course" Toni went to a
marquetry commode against the
wall. Opening q door to CaSsie's
inquiSitive eyes, an array OF bot
ties was revealed-Scotch, rye,
bourbon, even champagne!
MY, but you're sitting pretty,