Evening star., 1938-11-13

came Quleter ana mixed himself stronger
drinks. JAMIE became an overly solicitOus
hostess: she laughed too easily and too much
This was the first time Raymond had been
in the Dayton apartment. was told. Tom
had invited him. Undoubtedly to observe
his wife and the other man at close range,
was the way one of the bright-eyed women
guests put it Maybe she was right. However,
whatever the reason for Jack Raymond S non
chalant, good looking presence, we all were
acutely aware of what was happening.
"Tom," JAMIE asked. "how about the
glasses: Anyone care for another drink I'm
sure she didn't know her tone sounded like
mistress commanding a servant, but that's
exactly how it sounded and for moment the
silence was strained uncomfortable.
The little missus is setting them up. Tom
said, grinning. ANY sales?" The words were
spoken quietly, without rebuke. At that
moment liked Tom Dayton better than in
all the many years had known him.
Raymond handed jamie his glass. Their
glances locked for an instant. I'D like some
ice in mine, please, he said
ANYONE else2"
YES" said, I'D like drink. III help
you. jamie.
She smiled. Il really don't need help but
come on if you want to-
The kitchen door shut us off from the
others. jamie fumbled around in the ice box
while | mixed weak drink | really didn't
want. "Janie you and and Tom have known
one another long enough for me to ask ques-
ton: What S happened between you two'"
She turned and her eyes looked straight
into mine. I'VE just can't make 60 of it, Al,
I'm not in love with Tom anymore - so why
60 on"
You said the same thing the last time too
When that Polish count or whatever -he-was
was giving you such a rush. You realized how
great Tom love for you was when he got you
out of the mess without letting anyone know
how far it had gone"
Her eyes fell from mine.
I'm older than both of you, jamie, much
older We've been good friends. Therefore |
don't hesitate to lecture bit. You have to
grow up. You're married woman. You
should be having children instead of school,
life. don't want to see anything happen that
youllregret.
Thanks, AL, but it's too late. guess
never should have married him. The sooner
it's over the better
"Baloney! You and Tom belong together. "
He never pays me any attentions she
went on He takes me entirely too much for
granted A woman doesn't like being taken for
granted AL She wants to know that her hus-
band is in love with her, she wants him to tell
her so occasionally
added more vichy to my drink. I'm not
saying Tom isn't as much at fault as anyone
else. but you mustn't build a mountain out of
a molehill JAMIE He's been working hard -
working for YOU Tom is ambitious; he wants
to be somebody in this town: he wants to
make YOU proud of him. His greatest dream is
to be able to give you all the 1uxuries he says
YOU deserve In his own undemonstrative way
he loves you more than Jack Raymond ever
can or will
She shrugged. perhaps. Shall we 90 back
inside now"
We returned to the big room. jamie played
the piano and she soon had group around
her, singing. Jack Raymond sat down next to
her on the STOOL The young Websters danced.
Doctor Peters over on the sofa was saying
something about war in Europe.
Tom stood at the piano for awhile, trying to
join in the singing. But it was easy to tell
that he felt uncomfortable standing there
near them, creating a tableau He turned