The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07

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curls.
You're a dear. Fay" Bsrgara
responded as she took the glass Of
tered her by Harley Tesla. his
dngers covered hers as she held
the glass. But Barbara only smiled
her thanks and called 10 Fay. Did
the children behave themselves
whiie I was away. Fay,"
Well" Fay hestitated sweetly-
"Now Fay. be careful someone
answered.
No body loves iattie tale" an
other guest cried out
Barbara was out looking al
the moon
Were YOU Barbara"
"Not guilty" she laughed al them.
Ire tinkling Of the glasses. the
excitement OF the comment and the
animated conversation represent
ed a group seemingly untouched by
The pain or sorrows Of the rest OF
the world
Caroline took Philip out and
rlpNFQ Alul TIC tIbVu tDrI NdA4r
back and took Wilbur OUT
Some moon" sang guest.
barbara" Harley Tesla whisper
ed in her ear. When Bruce be-
comes governor will you make me
your de-de-camp-''
Don't you think It's little pre-
mature FOR political promises7"
No indeed. good politicians al
NAYS start early Harieys mouth
had an impish curve but his eyes
We're serious.
Here. here" someone cried. mo
political plotting with Barbara"
Suddenly one % the guests call
"a 20 Fay. When are YOU going 70
dance for u.s."
And several voices Joined IN with
Come on Fay The evening would
ne spoiled without a little special
vhirliug on your part
But Fay wasn't looking AZ The
Young people surrounding her. she
was gazing al A man just enter
INK the dining room
he vas little above medium
height with pair OF brooding
dark ewes
The crowd greeted the newcomer
genially. HI, Peter, come in and
Join the fun. Fsys going 10 dance
for US. aren't YOU. dariing."
Fay tossed her dark curls. "Sure
II dance bat not before Peter has
his drink on Peter and cool
off, she handed him a glass filled
with punch
He took the glass from Fay and
Tor Al instant. looked deep into
ner eyes.
"Pete's been looking at the moon
70 bet"
Everyone laughed FOR no sppar-
ent reason.
Fav stood close 10 The man cali
ed Peter. her shoulder rested
against his arm, In the hilarity OF
the moment no one saw the look
that passed between Peter Dean
end Fay wallberr II was a loog
that came into the ewes ~ only
those who are truly and deeply IN
love.
A couple. their arms around each
other came nto the room. II was
Caroline and wilher
Barbara noted the happy look on
wilbers face and her spirits MT
ed
This Is too precious Caroline
cried. What are YOU doing in
here2 Don't you know the band is
turning out some ~ the hottest
music this side o. Harlem"
Its a shame 70 waste such mu-
Sic said wilber. as he stood with
his arms around Barbara. swaying
to the music a high eerie note let
out by the Trombone. brought cry
Of delight from the crowd.
Come on what are we waiting
on Fay. you promised 10 dance for
us.
I'll be there darling" she answ-
cred.
The noisy merriment Of the last
few minutes died away making the
room strangely silent. The music
drifted 10 Fay and Peter For a
moment silence held them. They
were deeply stirred by each others
presence.
Fay. darling" Peters voice was
low. yet II stirred Fay. her voice
was tremulous.
"Oh. Peter I thought you'd never
COME was frightened"
Quickly his arms brought her
close 70 him II should have stayed
away Fay. I'm weak silly fool I
love you. oh Fay" he buried his