The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-07-19
CHAPTER IContinued

Don't known" Lynn did not an
swer. She began to sob, great shak-
ing, silent sobs of desperation. Terry
took hold Of Lynn's shoulders and
pushed her across to the road and
into his car. Then he got in BE-
side her, and, seeing the note in her
hand, he took it and read it in the
Light OF the instrument board.
She's got a ritzy attorney" he
remarked as he looked at the card.
Lynn continued to sob. Terry, with
out speaking, drove down the road
for half mile and stopped.
II wanted to get away from old
Frying Eyes" he explained, for
Alexander had come to the door of
his office.
Have you any money!"
Fifty cents" Lynn managed to
blurt out.
That's big help. What about
clothes?"
Lynn could not answer, for she
was bent double, her head on her
knees as she cried.
Lynn was shaking with cold and
nervousness. Terry got out and
unlocked the rear deck Of his car
and pulled out topcoat. He came
back, threw it over Lynn's knees
and settled back into the car.
"Now we'll have to talk things
over" he said, lighting a cigarette,
and slumped into a more comforta-
BILE position.
Here's the problem. You're
stranded and broke. Well get you
job tomorrow. All right. That's
settled. But what about your
clothes? You can't go hunting jobs
in white bathing suit
Then he turned the key of his car,
started it, and they rolled way up
the road. Terry drove at fast clip
now, straight back toward the
bridge.
"Where are we going?"
"To my house. My sisters about
your size. You should be able to
wear her things. She has too many
anyway"
81 couldn't"
"Can you suggest anything else?
We can't buy any tonight. The shops
are closed"
Lynn could not help him. She hud-
died there under his topcoat, sob
bling intermittently.
The butler met Terry at the door.
"Is Miss Helen home, Morton?"
"She's dining at the club, Mr.. Ter
ry."
Good. How soon can we have
dinner we're Starvinp2n
'When you're ready, Mr.. Terry"
the butler said.
"Then make it in half an hour.
And take Miss Morrow up to Miss
Helen's room and have Ruth dig up
some clothes"
Half an hour later Lynn came
slowly down the stairway to meet
Terry.
When she walked across the
tagged patio Terry set down his
glass and came forward to meet
her.
you're simply gorgeous" Ter
rvs voice was full of wonder. II
knew it, but I didn't realize" his
voice trailed off as he looked at
Lynn.
congratulations" Terry raised
his glass, then he set it down.
you're lovely, all right" Terry
came over and bent suddenly and
kissed her lips lightly.
Startled, Lynn sat up straight.
Don't get alarmed. That's just
a tribute to your beauty. Yes, Nc
Nair never makes mistake, Lynn.
Remember that. / picked a winner
this time" He chuckled and poured
himself another drink.
It was not until dinner was fin
ished and they rose to have coffee
on the terrace to watch the rising
moon that Lynn realized Terry
seemed little unsteady on his feet.
He had drunk his way determinedly
through the dinner.
The next hour was difficult. Terry
insisted on her dancing with him,
and he held her so closely she strug-
gled to get away.
Finally, when Terry suggested
they 60 to the Beach Club, Lynn
jumped at the idea just to get him
away from that moonlit terrace.
Terry sent for a light silk wrap for
Lynn, and she carried one Of Hell
ems small white evening bags, with
her lone so cents in 1t.
LET me drive" Lynn begged as
they walked to Terry's car.
"Can your"
That's my one accomplishment
We learn that in Vermont" She
took the keys.
Lynn sent the long car down the
driveway with an expert hand anc
she thrilled to the touch of such
a splendid bit of mechanism.
81 feel lucky tonight, and am
Wen break the bank and you'll be
worth thousands by midnight" Ter
ny cried as he put his arm around
her. Then he promptly went to sleeI
on Lynn's shoulder, and she drove
on in the moonlight for long time
up and down the ocean drive.
Finally Terry reused, directed hel
tn the Reach Climb which WAS only