The Washington times., 1937-10-25

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Karen'S father, R. Jason Nal.
lory, Sd, arrived in New York on
Monday on what he had expected
would be the morning of his
daughters twenty-first birthday
ball. And the skies had not fallen,
although Karen half expected
some dire catastrophe to happen.
Things are looking w." she
announced to Lawton when ne
came to see her that last day.
Jay sent me a wire-from Miami
this morning. He just arrived
there. You tell me mothers bet
ter. I get out of jail tomorrow
things may not be so bad after
ALL"
"We've got to get on home"
"Now be a pet! just wait for
me. I'll dash in here, and get it
over with in a minute"
Karen ran into a well-knoWn
Fifth Avenue shop-she was gone
a half hour while Ping fumed
and fused and stormed. When she
came back she was beaming. II
had to get some things to send to
the girls in jail"
"You sound as though it were
a sorority. I'm getting a little
fed up with this jail business:
Karen"
BE sweet to me Ping. Re,
member I haven't peen out long.
and I'm rather high-strung-" Her
eyes were laughing at him.
How could anybody be angry
with you, Karen?" he demanded
as he kissed her right there in the
middle of Fifth Avenue as their
car stopped tor a red light.
you're sweet" Ping told Karen
as they neared the "mausoleum. "
But you're going to be hard to
manage. I wonder # I'm capable
of that job" He held her hand
as he talked.
Don't try to manage me, Ping. u
Karen was back home. Together
they ran up the steps into the
hall.
NO WELCOME ARMS
Karen's father was standing
there, much to her surprise, for
she hardly expected him until
dinner.
Dad! I'm so glad to see you'll"
He drew back. Karen's arms
fell to her sides. will you go
to your rooms and remain there
until I send for you?"
Then he turned to Ping: "I'm
sorry, but this is a family matter
which we must settle alone. I am
trying to keep my temper and not
do anything rash"
Through the doorway behind
him into the library Ping could
see piles of newspapers spread
about. Evidently the old boy had
been catching up on his reading
about Karen. Ping paused, hest
tating tn leave Karen. Karen stood
speechless in her surprise at her
fathers greeting.
II told you to go on up to your
quarters and remain there until
send for you. I suggest you get
the smell of prison from your
clothes. I even suggest burning
them. That should occupy you
profitably while you wait to hear
from me-"
I'm sorry, Ping" Karen gave
her hand to her fiance. "Tele'
phone me soon."
He nodded in understanding
And Karen went lightly up the
stairs as though nothing had hap
pened.
Once inside her sitting room
tears came to her eyes. The room
she loved so well, the etchings.
the fire Lucy had burning in the
fireplace. Pings flowers. always
yellow roses. The maid, who had
been with her since pre-finishing
school days, was writing.
Lucy, how nice to see your
Karen was ire Of real welcome
from her maid.
poor child. Let me get off your
clothes. Well begin with a sham,
poo and we'll have you lovely in
no time at ALL"
"Is mother home?"
"She wen out with Mrs. Far
rington. She said she would be
back for dinner, for you to dine
at home if you possibly could
Karen groaned. Mrs. Earring
ton?"
I'm afraid So" Lucy admitted
"There's no use to start a gen.