The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-16
/: Second
Best Love
~ LOUISE HOLMES
CHAPTER TEN
u last I.arrv nodded

At last Larry nodded.
you were right not to notify
the police and you were a brave
girl to talk with the fellow" he
said and her treacherous heart
lifted.
1t asked for so little.
We" again the surge OF JOY at
the pronoun. I'VE won't mention
this to Brenda
Tomorrow she'll be off to Mex
leo and the miserable business will
soon be over.
But I'll engage a private detec-
tive, know man who can be
trusted, he'll watch her every min
ute and your mind will be easier"
Kay flushed with relief. I'm so
glad | told you" she said. i've
felt so small and incompetent"
He smiled at her. Not too
small to argue with a murderer"
he said admiringly.
That's what / like about YOU.
You're brave and loyal to Brenda.
With you and a detective look
ing after her nothing can happen
to her"
You love her a lot, don't you,
Mr.. Corbet?p Kay asked uncer-
tainly.
Yes" gravely.
Starts for Door
Kay started for the door. And
and will you be married when
we come back from Mexico ?" she
faltered.
The swift light in his eyes
twisted her heart.
Yes" he said again, and added
boyishly, "Dyou know, think she
loves me as much as love her,
and that's whale of a lot"
Kay thought of Brett Cameron
having tea with Brenda in the up
stairs sitting room, heard their
laughing murmurs, saw their sig
nificant glances.
She had no doubt that Brenda
intended to marry Larry.
He was charming, popular, sue
cessful and extremely eligible.
while Cameron had nothing but
sophistication and an exciting
manner.
Furiously Kay knew that Brenda
was but playing. flirting with
danger, that she hadn't it in her
to love anyone but herself, that
she would eventually break Larry's
steadfast heart.
Says Nothing
She said nothing. Larry fol-
lowed her to the door.
Thanks for coming, Kay" he
said.
You're a brick" A brick, when
she felt like quivering mass of
despair.
Il wish I could go with you two
girls to Mexico.
Wed have keen time, I tell
you"
Still Kay said nothing.
If she opened her mouth she was
sure to say some of the things
that seethed under the white frill
of her blouse.
Things like, Don't love Brenda,
She isn't worth your little
finger.
Love me, I need you so. I'd be
true and faithful" Determinedly
she stifled the rising words.
Il knew you were something
very special the first time we
met" Larry was saying.
Il said to myself. There's a real
girl for you, honestly did"
Kay tried to laugh, And you
made quite an impression on me-"
she admitted.
Favorite Fan
II count you as my favorite
fan" he laughed and opened the
door
See you tomorrow at the train.
Don't worry about Brenda, I'll
put man on the job at once
Thank you. Goodnight, Mr..
Corbet'
Kay walked home. Brushing the
tears from her eyes she thought
wrathfully, of all the dim wits I
take the prize.
why must I set my heart on
Larry Corbet?
Il must as well try to lasso that
star up there with my hair ribbon
The next day they started for
Mexico.
Crowds packed the depot, Bren-
ds smiled and graciously inclined
her lovely head.
Larry. proud and happy, walked
on one side of her, plain clothes
man on the other.
They Close In
Kay and Brends's maid closed in
directly behind them.
Once Kay thought she saw the
hsggsrd face OF Dave Franklin,
but when she turned sharply he
was not in the crowd.
Doubtless she had imagined IL.
Kav and the maid waited out
side the compartment door while
Larry took leave of Brenda.
As he opened the door he still
held her hand.
Kay heard him say, I'm write
every day. Don't forget me for
moment. darling. Just a little
while. and then
His face was slight with love.
Turning TO Kay he held out his