The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-01-27
WITH BANNERS


of life? OF course she would go. She
had flown to Palm Beach at the ex-
pense of Carston's Inc. She would
take bus in return on her own. She
would go tonight, go on 10 new
adventure in living.
Tingling with excitement, she tel
ephoned for reservation on the
night bus; packed small trunk to
be sent by express; folded her sill
yer evening frock and accessories
into the air luggage suitcase which
Carston's Inc. had provided. She
would want the gala clothes for the
premiere-thrilling thought. She
laid out an amethyst tweed suit
with crimson scarf and beret, to
wear on the journey. 1t would be
cold when she reached New York.
All ready and somewhere to go!
She glanced at the clock There
was time for a swim before she
started for the style-show. 1t would
set her up and refresh her. She
must look her best for her positively
last Palm Beach appearance.
She slipped into the white water
frock and caught up beach coat.
Life was gloriously worth while
even If the man one loved did think
one tschemer," she told herself,
as she ran down the steps which
led to the patio.
She was humming a snatch of
gay song as she crossed the strip
Of yellow sand sleeping In golden
sunlight which the march OF fash
ion had left behind. Arms extend
ed. she slid into the sparkling wa
ter. It parted. Buoyant, foamy,
it closed over her. Marvellous feel
ing. This would stabilize her mind,
drown haunting memories. She
swan with quick strokes, turned,
fioated, came back arm over arm,
and, dripping with GOODNESS, waded
out to the shore.
A man rose from the shadow of
the dark hibiscus hedge outside the
patio. It's scarlet flowers seemed
to rod at her in amused derision
as she stopped in surprise. Mark
Trent! This was the cue for cool
sophistication.
He held out the beach coat she
had dropped on the sand.
s'Put this on. Brooke. Let's sit
here. | want to talk to you and we
| may be interrupted inside"
How did you know where |
Was?"
1--WE been playing round with Luz
cette, more or less. Saw Sam when
came through New York"
''Saml How was he?'
NERVES taut as violin strings,
otherwise in great shape"
"When does his play open?"
DAY after tomorrow"
$50 soon!"
why that sudden look OF hor-
ror?"
| at wasn't horror, 1t was-I've lost
my job and / had planned to leave
here tonight by bus, but travelling
that way can't npssibly make New
York in time forEthe premiere OF
Islands Arise.
Il know that you've lost your job.
| had talk with your boss before
left the city. He agreed with me
that you shouldn't miss the opening
of Sans play"
"You mean that you told him to
fire me? What right have you to in
tnwfnrn ~, v~zry IiFn1tf
1.-THE right OF sort of guardian;
didn't Aunt Mary Amanda SO re
quest in that last will?" Eyes on a
pelican fishing in shallow water, he
accused:
"You haven't answered Jed's let
tiers, notifying you that the amount
of income you had been receiving
from my aunt's estate would be de-
posted monthly to your account as
usual. I had to come to find out
if you had received them"
Brooke sprang to her feet. Her
beach coat slipped off Slim and
golden-skinned in her white water.
frock, she dug pink toes into the
ilot
Il didn't answer because you botf
know without being told that | won''
touch that money"
Mark Trent doomed over her.
Put this on again." he command
ed grimly. why won't you toucl
that money!"
Brooke thrust her arms into thu
beach coat he held and stuck he
unsteady hands into the pockets.
would you take cent OF Mar,
Amanda Danes when | thought j
mine? Didn't you say il. that snobb,
voice of yours the afternoon we me
, in Jed Stewards office.
Hope you'll enjoy the house an,
fortune Miss Reyburn.' Now it
: my turn:
al hope you'll enjoy the hous
and fortune, Mr. Trent. I'm sur
Daphne Field will be crazy abou
! it,"
"Daphnel" He caught her wris
7 in i grip which hurt. Where di
I you get that crazy idea?"
! How crude how unbenevabl
clude she had been to mentio
Daphnes name. Brooke accuse
, herself holly But, having blur
| dered she'd better see il throug