The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
Second
Best Love
Nv LOUISE HOLMES

was cruelty tight. but he made no
sound. Kay walked beside the
stretcher. holding to the edge.
Can't Go Alone
Someone said. Won't Brenda so
with him?
He can't go alone
IN go with him" Kay said.
and repeated il firmly when they
looked at her obviously.
I'll go with him"
She held his hand during the
slow ride to the hospital. He was
quite conscious, kept opening his
eyes and smiling at her.
Once he said. You should have
stayed with Brenda. She'll need
you"
She has her maid and dozen
friends Kay said.
And again. Il said you were the
sweetest kid, Kay"
She made no answer to that.
only said, Does it pain you much,
Larry
Not Pleasant
Not exactly pleasant he an
swered.
They were expected at the hos
pital. Larry was carried into a
room and the door closed.
Nurses in white hurried in and
out of the door.
When it opened Kay smelled dis
infectants. She waited, leaning
against the wall close to the door.
Strange men came. anxious and
Mortified. Kay recognized some
of them. Larry's director, the
president of Gigantic, Pink, his
homely face almost ludicrous with
concern.
They all stood about, speaking
in low tones. The news had trav-
eled fast.
Everyone knew that Larry Cor
bet had been shot.
NO OIiC hlltW iiO" WI
paid no attention to Kay. dropping
against the wall.
A police officer came, a detec-
tive, a swarm of news reporters.
One of the latter recognized Kay
and she was Immediately surround
ed. The bystanders gathered near.
Describes Dave
Kay told the officer who had
shot Larry, she described him in
detail
Dave Franklin, Miss Brents di-
vorced husband.
He had fired at her.
Mr.. Corbet had saved her life.
The reporters rushed to telephones,
Kay walked to the solarium at the
end of the hall and Pink followed
her.
You can go if you want to, Miss
Barclay" he said. IN stay with
him.
Please let me stay. I've got to
know.
Il can't go back there and wait"
Leaning her head against the
window pane she stared through
tear blinded eyes at the street be-
low.
Her light blue satin dress looked
oddly out of place in the severe
surroundings.
The long, clinging skirt empha-
sized her slimness.
That's right" Pink said huskily.
You and I'll stay After ten
minutes of waiting he asked, Why
amt his girl here ?"
Kay said. She's at home having
Mysteries.
Blessing in Disguise
Pink rubbed his stiff sandy hair.
"D'you know" he said, this
may be a blessin' in disguise.
Yes, sir. it may be a blessin'."
Kay knew exactly what he
meant.
II was an hour before the cart
bearing Larry's still form wheeled
down the hall and into another
room.
Kay and Pink followed the cart.
They watched him lifted to a
narrow white bed. saw nurse sit
beside him, her fingers on his pulse,
her eyes on large watch.
: The doctor looked at him, lis
tened to his breathing. nodded as If
satisfied.
He motioned Kay and Pink to
the hall
The studio men and reporters
crowded around.
Hes fine" the doctor told them.
The bone is badly mashed. but
that will come out all right
He'll have to 60 through an
other operation.
Lost Blood
Lost too much blood to stand
, any more today.
Now all or you go home.
1T will take time. but he'll he
b good as new. give you my word
on il"
The men drifted away talking
relievedly.
b Kay slipped back into larrys
room. the nurse kept her eyes on
e the watch.
Kay leaned over him. Her lips
brushed his cheek.
Goodnight. darling she whis-
l. pered.
TO Be Continued
. Copyright, 1887
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