The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-30

he wrote on the card he enclosed.
you've got to let me of few
hours" Noel pleaded with Swan
strom. It was the morning of the
| fifteenth AZ. three o'clock Allan's
| Boat Would Be leaving. More than
anytAinS jts the world. she wanted
to be there to wish him a friendly
farewHM9Yh 9H1 ~ tS94e -
well" Swanstrom agreed re-
luctantly. "But besback here by
'" Pm .sasfIlnrn,, friend d. on
a long tripr Noel protested. sand
the boat sails at three"
my dear Bernhard, will you
get the devil out of here?" His
manner softened. Honestly, Noel,
we do need you at two. But I don't
have to explain to you. do II"
Noel dashed in a taxi over to
the Lancaster. Her makeup was
smeared and she had on an old hat.
Hastily, as the cab sped across
town, she put on fresh powder and
lipstick, tucked back stray hairs
under her hat.
Just a few moment to say q
friendly farewell. No "Goodby,
my love" to Allan. Tears came
into her eyes, a lump stayed in her
throat. At the door of the suite
she paused for a moment to regain
her composure.
Ii iTve,bnly a moment snatched
I from rehearsal" she explained to
| Mrs. Marchand. "But I had. to-
come and see Allan. I'm so sorry ]
can't 90 to the boat" i
Allan came out Of one Of the
other rooms then. ...
"Noel, this is swell! I was afraid
you'd forgotten usl"
Forgotten you, Noel thought.
If only you knew that I'll never
| forget. So she smiled sweetly and
her words were carefully con-
trolled.
TIL Always Remember
1--WE just been telling your
L mother. I'm a slave to my art
these days. / practically had to
| fight my way out of the theater to
get here at all. But I did want to
see you."
"And / wanted to see you very
badly. too, Noel. But didn't dare
invade that mysterious world. ]
was sure I'd be thrown out on my
ear. called your hotel this morn
ing, but you'd already left"
"Noel must have some luncheon
with u.s." Mrs. Marchand inter-
| rupted. well have It up here at
once. Allan. you. phone for a
waiter" go tiN -:
Noel protested but Allan was
insistent, too - already calling
down for service. .''
"You've got to. eat, child" he
said. 1--WE can't have Noel get sick
on us. can we. mother?"
Noel pulled off her toque and sat
down, q tired sigh escaping her,
lips. Mrs. Marchand went to the.
pantry and came back with a glass
Of sherry.
Drink this, my dear; It viii
make you feel better"
It did. as Noel slipped the re-
freshing wine. Her eyes followed
Allan. moving about the room.
She must remember forever the
way his hair grew that look in his
eyes, the sure way he walked. She
would have another memory, too
"a kiss in a darkened club, the
feel Of his arms tightly around her.
It would have to last her for all Of
her life.
The table was set near the win
dows and Noel was urged to eat
all her luncheon. Mrs. Marchand'S
lips quivered when they spoke Of
Allan'S departure but she man
aged her part Of the conversation
well. hiding her feelings.
"One thing I've to be grateful
for this time" she remarked. TITS
only for three months. Before, it's
meant year at time"
And when he comes back, went
through Noels mind. Elaine win
be waiting. too. -
give got to be getting back to
the ;theater, or Swanstronx viii
have my life in forfeit" NoG ex-
planned when the luncheon was
hurriedly finished. They got up
from the table and as she reached
for her hat, Mrs. Marchand told
her feelingly:
81 remember that first day saw
you, my dear; you were 50 lovely
"You've been so heavenly kind
i haven't deserved it" Noel re-
piled.
"And I'll always remember our
walk through the woods, Noel"
Allan interrupted. He was helping
her on with her coat. He lowered
his voice slightly: sand our New
Years Eve together"
Noel turned away. She wanted
to cry. "Tll remember, too" Her
words were whisper.
"Will you excuse met" Mrs.
Marchandss voice broke in on the
scene. I've got q call in q hurry
As she walked to the bedroom,
Noel started to leave and she
called back. fWait Noel. ! won't
be a moment"
! iNoel stood still. She turned to
Allan. II do hope the trip down
L win be pleasant" she said feebly.
| It sounded inane. 9 oants
| Allan, came close TO her. "Will
you kiss me goodby. Noelf" 10
i asked. His voice was so serious,
i his eyes seemed yelled. Or was k
The mist that came into Noel's own
eyes?"
sYes, Allan" ! simple whisper.
She didn't dare any more.
i fCopgrtDAs. 1858. Aacsss Lon6snJ