The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-10-28
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find fault with its atmosphere,
The paneling was dark. Inc
floors were polished. There were
few good chairs. The rugs were,
worn, but they we've also goou
ones.
The hangingS were in a rich,
vintage shade, and there were
some recessed mirrors in the wall
which would reflect some Of The
paintings and give the appear
ance of added space. 1t had re-
quired several days to locate a
place which would have desirable
clements without a prohlbitlHe
price. -
II had been hard not to call
Jill during those few days. But
Alan had been sentimental about
il, as he began putting his shah
by surroundings behind him ioi
a more successful scene.
The setting must be approprl-
ate. He had fallen in love, and
through strange good fortune. ne
was in q position to ;eIl Jill how
he felt.
From prudent English ancestors
he had inherited the belief that
a man should be able 10 stand on
his two financial legs before he
discussed marriage. And II mar
riage were not practical, then II
was only decent and honorable 20
keep silent. A.,
During the next few days, Alan
was a man with two minds. one
functioned calmly, nationally for
practical purposes. The other was
filled with dreams. With tender
phrases, tenderer pictures. with
ON. mind he drove 4 shrewd
financial bargain about the lease.
With the other, he was writing
the prolog of his great adven-
ture. He was in love. Tremen-
dously in love. And amazing as
il was, this lovely girl was ms.
There was no installing the fact
that all of Jilps heart had been
given to him in that kiss. $500
Tomorrow he would bring jill
70 his new place. He would show
her how they made tea in English
homes. And Jill would sit across
a small table and pour tea from
the antique silver teapot he had
brought from home.
There was ring at the door
Alan opened the door Of the DIS,
mantled living room and faced
Ardath.
Hello" Ardath said.
How are you?" Alan spoke
more formally.
Ardath held out a long, slim
hand. Perhaps you don't remem-
Der me. I'm Ardath Holm"
al remember you quite well,
Alan said. Which was true.
There was something dangerous
" arresting about this girl. You
might not admire her type. But
YOU would never overlook her III
a crowd.
"Tm afraid | must appear IN
hospitable. | can't ask you ill.,
Miss Holm. I'm moving. In fact
| have moved. I'm waiting now
Men" said Ardath, don't
make such rite of moving. do
they? Women always prolong
bother. As they do everything.
Women have more time on
.hcir hands" Me smiled. He had
not expected q remark of that
kind from this girl. He had de-
cided the other day that she was
a mental blank if he had ever
seen one.
II heard you were going
away." Ardath spoke, slowly,
land that you had sold u pic
ture."
"Im afraid l sounded boastfui.
Spreading the news. But 1t was
hard to keep. It's pretty great
isn't it?" u
II should say So" Ardath Stlll
stood, looking up at him. she
made no move to go. Alan, rest
less, eager 10 be on his way, Won
dered what more there was TO De
said.
"Jacaueline Wentworth must
be pleased" Ardath said.
"Who-Oh Jill"
"Her real name is Jacquellne:
All her millionaire friends call
her Jill believe" -.
Color surged to Alan's face, but
he said nothing.
After a moment, Ardath con-
tinued. Patty said she was wild
for YOU to sell a picture. And you
aid. It's wonderful what rich peo-
pie can accomplish, isn't it? But,
naturally, the daughter OF John
Wentworth could do pretty much
what she started out to do. You
we're lucky to pick a friend IKE
this Wentworth girl. | guess you
know that.
Eyes" Alan's voice was cool
and controlled. Rage and an
guish within. But this girl-thiSS
insufferable girl, who had toppIed
his world, should not know.
well, goodby - and congrae-
ulationS," said Ardath.
"Goodby." .
Alan stood in the doorway OF
his forlorn, barren place. de
watched the taxi coming toward
him. He motioned to the driver
and went inside.
He picked up the telephone
book that hung dejectedly by the
phone and opened it with shaking
fingers. &,
Yes, there was the name, and
the address. And the number Jill
had given him.
Ito be continueO