The Washington times., 1937-12-23

I'm my office" was all MADAM
could say as she sent for Lynn.
The girl came in wearing {
purple bathing suit she had beer
modelling, with a deeper viole
crash coat pulled over it. Her hail
was wind blown for this effect
and she was smiling as she came
Then she saw Wild. She halteC
suddenly. He came toward her
and Madam, always discreet, left
them together.
please, Lynn" Wild helC
out his hand.
Lynn did not trust herself tc
speak.
II came hoping you'd forgive
me. I behaved badly, Lynn"
Lynn smiled little uncertainty
It all seemed a long time ago that
she had run away from his
mothers home. 1t did not matter
now, nor did he. She had hated
him once bitterly. Now that Austin
was here, he seemed a stranger
That night in Florida seemed
trivial and far and unimportant
II have forgotten all that" she
said in a low voice, anxious to be
done with this conversation, to
get back to work.
That's kind Of you. I was
sorry afterward, tried to find you
but you'd disappeared"
Lynn smiled at the memory ot
that panic, and how poor Rene
had dashed for the North that
night.
Seeing her smile, Wild was
oeaming. II sent a peace offering
this morning, but you didn't &C
cept it, I see."
II was angry, just for the mo
ment. Well forget the whole
thing" Her tone held a note oi
dismissal.
would you have dinner with
me tonight? I'd be very grateful
sure you'd forgiven mel" Vile
pleaded well, because he was quite
sincere.
THAT is impossible, Mr.. Austin. u
Seeing his face fall she added by
way of explanation: "You see ]
find so little time to pose for Mr.
Boucher that I go straight home
SO he may make use of the hour
of daylight left"
A RIDE HOME
"Will you let me drive you
them"
Lynn tried to refuse, but ne pro
tested so hard she finally nodded
IF 1t gives you pleasure. I live
down in the village. It is not far
but I must go directly to Mr.
Bouchier's studio"
whatever you say"
Business was excellent and Nine
Reanoud was beaming. It was al
most closing time when Terry Nc.
Nair came dashing into the shop
Madam knew his sister we'll, sold
her clothes often. In fact, she had
sold Helen the frock Lynn had
borrowed" that eventfuI night in
February.
Lynn was modelling a brides,
maids frock when Terry arrived.
Nine. Reanoud kept him occupied
until Lynn was free, and she shook
her head over Lynn's friends. She
had no idea the girl knew so many
important people. Madam felt she
lad been right to suspect Lynn OF
hidden worldlineSs. Certainly she
must have learned much from
these two young men!
Lynn was pleasant to Terry, took
the box Of roses his chauffeur
brought in, refused to have dinner
with him. He left finally when
she promised she might dine with
him later. But he waited outside
to see Wild drive up in his car.
Terry came over to Wild's roadster
and grinned.
$50 you weren't interested in
Miss Morrow" His voice was
mocking.
"Only to apologize for being 50
rude to her." Wild said uncomfort.
ably. He was frankly embarrassed
at Terry'S appearance.
Where are you dining?" Terry
asked next. TT
eat Pierre'S." Wild lied. "You
might join us there later. if you
can"
With an elaborate nod Terry
answered: Thanks, you mug
You know darned we'll you won't
be there, if you thought I'd turn
up!"
Just then Lynn came out wear,
ing a prim white linen suit, which
set off her luscious beauty to per.
fection. She talked with them
both for a moment, then climbed
into Wild's car.
"I want to lose Terry" Wild ex,
planned as he turned off Fifth Ave.
nue.. "Ill hurry you home. But
I don't want him bothering you"
Wild was as good as his word
He drove at breakneck speed, and
shortly they were before the studio
off Washington Square.
I'm sorry I must hurry, but
Rene will be waiting"
Aren't you going to eat?"
Later, perhaps
How long does the brute keep
you poSing?"
Until almost dark" Lynn did
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