Evening star., 1938-01-07

take two"
How hard it was to keep her hands
of his black wavy hair! Her smile
faded and she picked up cigarette.
He stepped forward with the lighter.
He looked deeply into her eyes as he
held it for her. A sudden flush stained
her cheeks and temples.
Dana, really don't think we
should 60 out together. What viii
Miriam Think"
He looked at the lighter as II to
see the answer there. Miriam won't
think. She'll be too busy. You see,
Count Niklovich came back with US"
"Oh!"
"Get your wrap. little one, and let
me do the worrying"
you're more than beautiful to-
night" ventured Dana across the table
an hour later.
Iris was radiant. Her starry eyes
and flushed cheeks gave her q
startling new beauty, which made
heads turn as they went to their
table.
Lets dance"
"Oh. no, Dana"
Don't be afraid. No one here
knows that I'm Miriam's huband." :"
he said bitterly. "And, besides, she's
out dancing somewhere with her
count. What difference does it make'"
Iris heart pounded furiously. To
dance with Dana again! To feel his
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Dana touched her champagne glass
and said mockingly. "You surely would
dance with an old friend. Here, drink
and be merry!"
Her eyes were drawn to his as If
by a magnet. Just for tonight she
thought. She laughed gayly, 'Yes,
let's" she said.
The moment his arm went about
her she knew it was all a mistake.
His touch was too completely dew
astating to her and she stumbled
Don't be a little fool, she told her
SELF
Look at me-" commanded Dana.
And. seeing her eyes drenched with
tears, he said hoarsely. Lets get out
of here He led her back to their
table. motioned for a waiter and paid
their check. while Iris made hasty
repairs with her vanity.
They left so hurriedly she failed
to see Roger sitting at a secluded
table. Instinctively he knew what
had happened. He had seen their
brief dancing and Iris stumble
In the cab Dana drew her into his
arms. MY darling" he murmured.
Iris was sobbing like a hurt child.
Dana, why did you? Why did you
forget me?"
Il didn't forget you, Iris. I swear
I never could. Oh, it's been such q
hellish mistake"
But. why?"
He was silent for long moment,
then, Il don't know" And after an
other moment. "She's so beautiful"
Dana, I'm not very modern. I
can't 60 out with you again"
There goes that New England con-
science Of yours again. Why should
I sit at home? Life is love and
happiness. Have you been happy"
If he only knew how many nights
she had cried herself to sleep! But
she said quickly, I've been busy.
Work helps lot, you know"
Dana crushed her to him. Tell
me, Iris. have you been happy7"
How about you, Dana?" she said,
and Unexpectedly pushed his arms
away.
He grimly folded them and sank
bec.. In his corner. Il deserve that.
Do you think that I'm happy. We
never have q moments rest. All
must be gold and glitter. Miriam's
count Is penniless, and he doesn't
have q very good reputation abroad,
so she brought him home to i'm
press her American friends with his
title"
Dana, I want to 60 home. I can't
think tonight"
He directed the driver to her apart
ment and asked, May come up"
please not tonight, Dana"
I'm going to-" he said.
"No. You can't" Iris said hysteri-
cally.
"Afraid?" he said mockingly.
"Dana OF course not!" She lifted
impetuous arms and pulled his head
down to her. "You-you-oh, Dana,
why do you treat me this way? I
love you, darling, love you. And
you belong to Miriam"
Iris" He patted her shoulder.
Don't cry again. I won't come up
tonight. You have your style show
tomorrow, don't you?"
Eyes, and I'll be . rag"
He took her to the door and held
her hand for brief moment. Good
night. I'll see you again soon."
Iris carefully hung up her dress,
q tired and troubled frown betraying
her feelings. I'm not very proud Of
myelf," she thought.
(copyrisht. 193s)
CONTINUED tomorrow.)