Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-22
SURPRISE
FOR SANDRA
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soft. Her face was that of a Madonna,
and her eyes those of a Mona Lisa.
Her hair was midnight black, and she
wore IL parted in the middle and
brushed severely back against we'll
shaped head. Her lips were sensuous.
her mouth generous. Her brain was
keen She was fascinating. but not
adorable ever. And she was as
modern as tomorrow's newspaper.
called Sandra from my Office and
we spent the first few seconds ex-
changing those bits of repartee which
are supposed to be smart. liked her
voice; 1T was low and husky and in
innate. But finally she said, Whats
on your mind, Steve? You never call
lust to be sociable.'
said, Don't let. anything slip
tonight III have something extra
special for you at my place"
"A new MANI"
You wouldn't know what to do
with one This is couple - conven-
tionally married - and the only way
to describe them is cute.
"Horrorsp'
81 mean it." l gave her brief de-
scription of Jeff and Mary Lee with
out attempting to explain how I'd
met them. You've got to play mon
key. darling. expect you to do some
frst-claSs, Al scintillating.
You not serious, Steve.
Never more serious in my life.
You'll like them. So be on time
She w asn't. Nor were the others. but
l didn't expect them to be. 1t was the
usual gang: couple of artists, a
famous composer. singer, a novelist.
gave them simple warning of what
impended. and it was good that l did,
because few minutes later Jeff and
Mary Lee showed up, and her first
remark was honey. She said, in that
breathless, eager way of hers: Jeff
and have been ready TO the longest
time. We've just been istenin'
through the wall TO the other folks,
so we wouldn't be too early"
iHEY were dazzled by my guests.
Mary bee, in particular, had heard
of most of them and made it quite
clear that it was simply amazin' to
think of bein' right heah in the room
with such famous people,"
Sandra's entrance was good. She
was dressed with startling simplicity.
so that S he looked exotic and mysteri-
Gus and dangerous. Mary Lee was
wide-eyed. "Sandra?" she gasped,
and then turned to me. Steve, |
don't believe it. Not really Sandra!'
assured her that it was, and l
caught the glance of amusement
Sandra cast at me. Then | saw her
turn the full power of her eyes up into
Jeff Ro binson's face. 1--WE been
waiting for you long time she said
huskily; and he grinned down at her
and said. 81 reckon that works both
ways, Miss Sandra."
Mary Lee started explaining to her
husband who Sandra was. but Jeff
shook his head slowly and drawled.
"Shucks, honey - it don't matter
who she is. Just bein' that good lookin'
is enough TO anybody
folio WED Sandra into the other
room, where she shed her wraps. Her
full lips had twisted into queerly
attractive smile, She said, Il like him.
l like Teddy Bears, too"
The party was quite successful. |
sat back and marveled at Jeff and
Mary Lee. They were impressed. but
never lost. They had read the right
books, seen the right plays - knew
the right music. We danced, which was
unusual. Sandra suggested it, which
was even more unusual. She walked
across the room and reached for Jeff's
huge hand. Come on" she COM
manded II want to be submerged.
He danced nicely. His big, muscular