Evening star., 1940-07-01

from all those present. Though
Jane was the only one at home,
there was no less superbness to her
movements. Susan did not walk;
she glided smoothly, moving with
the grace and mysteriousness of a
sleek jungle feline.
Susan Just Arrives.
Jane followed her to the living
room and offered chair, struggling
all the while to keep her emotions
and enmlty from the other girl, and
wondering why this had to happen
to her. She watched Susan drop
the gorgeous silver fox furs that
Jimmy had given her last Christ
mas over the arm of the chair and
reach for a cigarette each move
ment a perfect gesture.
When Susan was comfortable she
1efted her head and smilinglv an
sWered the question that Jane had
asked at the door.
Il just got in," she said lightly
and the table lamp played up her
beauty to the best advantage. for
sne always so arranged herself in a
cnalr to get the best lighting effect.
L stopped by to see you and gos-
sip bit. haven't had line from
here since I left, you know" She
laughed with hidden amusement and
Just the gayness of its ring was
like stab into James heart. Can
you imagine the look on Jimmy's
race when he finds me back in
town."
James heart sank slowly and surely
as though she were drowning with a
weight tied around her neck. mo,
can't imagine it, she replied from
between stiff lips. why didn't you
wire? After all, Jimmy was not ex-
pecting you to come back here"
Jimmy likes surprises"
"But you divorce, Susan? What
about it?" The question that was so
vital to her own happiness could
not be held back any longer.
Susan gestured artfully with both
hands and her shoulders moved
with a slight shrug.
oh, I changed my mind about
that"
You mean" and Jane felt
she would surely choke over the
words, you are not getting one?''
Won't Divorce Jimmy.
You are very smart, darling. "
Susan half closed her dark eyes and
smiled, showing her beautifully
white teeth. After all, why should
I divorce him? He is good looking.
Has money. And he is a perma-
nent escort. Those qualities are
hard to find in one man. Take it
from me. have been locking
around-plenty. Reno is full of
men, you know. And then, maybe
I love him.
But you don't" Jane Whispered
IT and because she was sitting far
back in the shadows, away from the
light, Susan could not see her des-
perate eyes, nor the pallor in her
cheeks. you don't love Jimmy"
That's right. I don't. Let's say
I like him." she offered as a happy
medium. "It really doesn't matter
much. I am back and still Jimmy
Martins lawful wife and there is
not much he can do about it." She
smiled almost wickedly. "I am
happy enough over the situation. 1t
is rather ideal"
"But, Susan" implored Jane, for
getting the fact that she must re-
main calm. What about Jimmy?"
We'll, what about him?" demand
ed Susan nonchalantly and took UP
a fresh smoke. He'll be glad
enough to have me back home after
the first shock of my return wears
off. After all, he loved me, you
know"
But you can't do that, Susan
You can't go back on your promise" !"
She did not bother any longer to
keep her voice friendly and her tones
down, She was fighting now for her
own happiness, for Jimmy's. Its
too late. He thought everything was
settled between you. You see, you