Evening star., 1938-01-10

Dana" Iris said quietly. Il must
know something. Do you love
Miriam?"
What difference would my answer
make to you? And what is love, any
way he asked bitterly.
Haven't you ever thought about 1t
yourself?"
Dana laughed-a short hard note
in his voice. Il thought I knew when
was younger" But he failed to an
swer the question.
Tell me about Elise Meyer. She's
awfully attractive"
Not jealous, are you? Truly, Iris,
didn't expect to see you there last
night or we'd never have gone"
Iris laughed lightly. "Of course not
rather imagine that she would be
lots of fun and very glamorous be-
sides" Elise in white clinging
gown, with white gardenias in her
black hair.
Il met Elise last winter" Dana said
in an explanatory tone.
Last winter. Last winter, when
Elise was beginning to make her first
good press notices. Dana had spent
some time in the city, Iris remem-
bered.
Dana looked at her expectantly.
But Iris said nothing. The moment
was tense
Now, Iris, don't think what you
are thinking. did 60 out with Elise
quite lot, when I was here. 1t didn't
mean anything"
1t didn't mean anything-to him.
And yet she had always refused other
invitations when he was out of Mar
vile. Iris looked at him from under
lowered lashes.
"Oh, Elise is lot of fun. She
goes with such gay people. We usual
ly made the rounds of the night clubs
and -"
Il really must be going, Dana. I
have so much to do" Iris rose and
picked up her purse. Elise had been
lot of fun. How dull some of our
evenings must have seemed to him.
May I help you do something to-
ward getting ready?"
Thank you, no." And then per-
yersely she added Roger is going
to help make the arrangements He
is going. too"
Dana's expression was inscrutable.
"Oh. I see" He stared at her, II
see"
They left the room without another
word. and Dana placed her in a cab.
Iris couldn't leave him on that note.
He is going on his vacation Aunt
Prue thinks it's lovely that he is 60
ing"
And you. Iris. what do you
Think" he smiled at her.
Il think it will be very nice, too.
Don't you think journey seems much
shorter if one has pleasant COM
pany?"
He is pleasant company" His
infection left no doubt as to what
he thought of Roger.
Iris gave her brothers address to
the driver Then, turning to Dana.
she remarked: Really. Dana. you
could improve a little. Thank you
for the tea. Perhaps l shall not see
you again before I SAIL
oh, come now. I'll put on my
best company manner. If you'll al
low me to call tonight" His voice
was ironically contrite.
Sorry, I have an engagement +"
She didn't need to tell him it was
with her family Let him think
about it! Her eyes were inscrutable
her chin held just little higher.
I'll see you before you leave" Dana
said shortly and spoke to the driver
Iris eyes blazed, and crimson
flush stained her cheeks. Cathie was
entranced when she arrived at the
apartment.
Iris, you get prettier and prettier.
What have you done to yourself? 1t
must be love!"
Iris felt an inclination to laugh
wildly, Historically. Love! This
wretchedness, this confused feeling.
Love. 1t was tremendously funny.
The three of them, Cathie, Hank
and Iris. were very gay at dinner
that night in the little apartment.
Iris watched Cathie as she directed
the maid in serving the perfectly
cooked dinner. How she must try
to please Hank. Iris thought.
Hank. jr.. had been tucked into his
crib early tonight, so they could have
a long evening.
Later, Cathie brought out her knit
ting. and Iris watched her as she
piled her needles, swath of the
finished sweater making a rosy back
ground for her.
Hank, I'll swear you are the pic
ture of the perfectly contented man,
eyeing Cathie like that" Iris teased
Hank grinned. rs there any rea-
son why I shouldn't be? am con-
tent" He stretched his legs out on
the ottoman in front Of his chair and
lit up his pipe. How is your ro-
nance coming along?"
What romance?" Iris asked inno-
Gently.
"Oh, you know" he motioned to-
ward the morning paper Iris, don't
get mad"
Hank, you make me simply furi-
Gus! Any other respectable brother
wouldn't even mention it,"
Cathie made appealing gestures to
them, at which Hank reached for
the paper and turned to THE Eye
Opener" Cathie read it aloud. 1t
was all there. Just as Dana had
said.
Iris was suddenly glad that she
would leave soon, and get away from
it all. The stares of people and the
whispers as they watched her every
where she went.
(Copyrieht 1881
Continued Tomorrow
Tomorrow: The boat trip is more
fun than Iris has had in months.
She wires patfj and Pocer n,leefiops