Evening star., 1940-07-09
Out ofhaheart
by Blanche Roberts

a teasing ring to his voice and a
merry twinkle in his gray eyes.
You're married to me, you know.
Did you enjoy your nap?"
Bill SpoiIs Jane.
She covered her confusion with a
quick smile and leaned against the
car cushion in the corner. The lit
tie hat on her head was 1opsided
and she righted it as she spoke.
did I really sleep so long, Bill?
Your poor shoulder must be worn
out"
ut was a bit of heaven having
your head there" He patted her
hand. You didn't even snore,
darling"
"Oh, Bill! Really?" She laughed
gayly.
He kissed her lightly and jumped
out of the car, coming around to
open the door for her And from
that moment on Jane knew what 1t
was to be worshiped, to be teased
into smiles, to be waited on-her
smallest wish law
You're spelling me, Bill" she
said once, accusingly.
Those are my honest intentions"
he replied, and she knew he spoke
the truth.
The days that followed their
marriage were so crowded with
activity that Jane found herself
entirely happy and content in the
company of her husband. If they
passed cool, inviting swimming
pool somewhere along the way they
stopped and took swim; or If a
rodeo was in progress or a movie
advertised that looked interesting,
few hours or day did not mat
ter. Time was of no consequence.
At nights they dined and danced
in the most romantic spots Bill
could find, and he was good at
finding the right places. And he
could whisper loving words in such
a way that he kept her breathless.
Carefree at Last.
Jane had never dreamed that she
could be so carefree.
Want to take the scenic drive
up the mountain?" Bill asked one
morning as they stood in front of
their cabin at Colby's ultramodern
hotel. a place that satisfied the most
eXacting tourist. 1t nestled at the
foot of towering pine-clad hill
alongside blue, shimmering lake
whose waters were icy cold
II think So" she said hesi-
tatingly. She feared hairpin turns
and narrow inclines, and more than
once she had held her breath since
they had entered the high country.
But not once had she voiced her
fright.
You think SOP" He looked at
her in astonishment for a second.
Afraid, angel?"
She nodded. 81 know it is silly,
Bill, but I am dreadfully afraid.
Those roads we came over yester-
day nearly scared me to death. And
1 have a feeling that the one up
this mountain is much worse.
Couldn't we" and she paused
to look upward to the towering
peaks, couldn't we just take a
walking trip?" she ended weakly.
Bless you'll" he laughed and drew
her close to him.
Plans Mountain Trip.
AT times Jane did not mind his
touch and 'nearness, and this
was one of those times when his
presence was something to lean on,
TO be glad to have. She relaxed
against him and felt his arm tighten
more protectingly. Not once had
she permitted Bill to see tears in
her blue eyes or know the longing
in her heart for another man. But
she was sure he understood her
m oodS and could define her
thoughts, and for that reason she
tried never to think of Jimmy ex-
cept at night when she was waiting
for sleep to come.
Now he said:
Would you really like a tramp
IN the mountains?" His voice was
enthusiastic and his eyes echoed his
delight. I'VE coud take along food
and the thermos with hot coffee.
The man in the Office told me about
waterfall that we could see" He
was excited, planning a perfect day
and her heart warmed to him and
she reached up impulsively and
kissed his cheek. 1t was the first
time she had ever kissed him on
her own initiative. The light that
leaped into his eyes, so alive and
burning, made her blush and turn
her head quickly. She spoke hur-
rledly as if to take his mind from
what she had done.
Lets get everything ready, Bill
1 can't wait to get started"
Copyright 1910. Chicago Daily News. Inc.
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