The Washington times., 1937-12-27

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Use each other we don't have
d BROOD"
a little. I'm just bitter old man
crying for the NOON he said,
little shamefacedly.
You're not alone in that. We
all do it. Only we cry for differ
ent things"
What are you crying for? Hol-
lywood, maybe?"
mot Hollywood" She consid-
cred for a little, trying to be hon.
est. II wonder if I know? I'm
just restless, that's all"
BE careful and don't stub your
pretty toes" Chuck warned.
Talking seemed to help Chuck.
This girl was not of their world,
she wouldn't be looking at him
across from dinner tables, with
pity in her eyes!
Il hate pity. That's what I get
now! You see she was pretty. She
worke for me. My secretary.
They tried to stop me, but I
wouldn't listen. At first we were
happy and I adored the boy. Then
things went to pot. She didn't
care about my friends; they didn't
care about her. suppose she was
lonely"
Chuck talked for a long time.
Then he stopped as suddenly as
he started. What a bore this
must have been for you"
mo. I like you. You're really
nice and kind-underneath."
And you're certainly a candid
young person! Chuck stood up.
I'VE better be getting back or the
tabbies will start"
When they finally got back into
the drawing room the bridge party
was breaking up, for gang de-
scended, and Austin Senior had ar
rived.
LYNN MEETS TERRY AGAIN
The place seemed full Of young
people, and Wild was talking to a
beautiful blonde whose name was
Heloise. Then suddenly Lynn saw
Terry McNair.
'Lynn!" He came rushing over
to her. Lynn was in a panic at
what he might say.
THAT snake Wild never told me
you were here!" He took her hand.
She's been in the garden ro-
mancing Chuck" Marie North said
with a laugh. Mrs. Austin was
standing nearby. She prayed Terry
might be discrete.
you look lovely in that white
shawl, Lynn" Terry ratified on.
Reminds me of Florida"
Mrs. Austin made a mental note
to speak to Terry when the op.
portunity arose, and it came then,
for Mr.. Austin was presented to
Lynn.
Il liked that magazine picture
of you, Miss Morrow. It hardly
did you justice" he said pleas
antly.
Lynn tried to hear what Terry
was saying to Mrs. Austin. She
feared the worst. She was sure
Mrs. Austin waS discussing Palm
Beach. But she had to listen pa
t1ently to Mr.. Austin. Wild. watch.
ing the girl and his father, liked
the way she smiled up at the older
man. Austin evidently liked it,
too, for he stayed on beside Lynn
for a little.
IF he's told her, she'll give some
sign, she'll speak of it to me-"
Lynn kept thinking, but Mrs. Aus
tin was leading Terry on over to
the buffet supper which the butler
had just served.
Wild joined Lynn and his father.
The girl was telling Mr.. Austin
about the little Vermont town
where she was born. And then
Austin began a long story about
his afternoon golf? Of which Lynn
understood hardly a word.
Wild realized suddenly how hard
1t was for Lynn to talk to these
people. They had so little in com.
mon. He must be sure she had q
nice time Sunday and Monday.
For the rest Of the evening Wild
devoted himself to Lynn. They
took their plates from the buffet
out onto the terrace.
Hope Chuck didn't bite your
head off," he said as he put down
his plate to pull Lynn's shawl
more closely over her shoulders.
"HIaSC VNinn IibA aiSaa
$50 do I, but he's dreary com.
pany these days"
Hes so different than you,
Wild"
I'm like mother, he's like dad.
But dads a peach. Don't you
think SOP
Hes terribly handsome, and so
Is your mother and they look so
young"
They aren't ancient, and mother
was married young. She doesn't
look a day over 40, does she?"
Through the open French doors,
Lynn could see Mrs. Austin, slim
and lovely, talking earnestly at
her husband.
Wild paused: 7 felt miserable
about deSerting you tonight.
you needn't. I enjoyed myself.
It's perfect here, and so peaceful.
Remember, I haven't been out Of
town except when you've driven
me into the country, all summer.
To me this is all wonderful. I
Just want to sit and sit"
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