The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-15

more can happen. And tomorrow we'll hand her safely over to her grandmother. My, what reliefl"
 And tomorrow Carole would be gone, too. He'd never see her again, except on the screen. After 1 o'clock to morrow, when they arrived in Los Angeles. It wasn't possiblel Yet what could he do or say, with his fiancee, that very minute, clinging to him trust fully?
 Astonishingly, Rhoda spoke for him. DO you think I'm blind, my dear? The way you look at her. The way she looks at you Why do you suppose she risked her lifep For the kiddy? Don't make me laughl She's wild about you, that girl"
 Don't be ridiculous? Carole's a big star. She wouldn't look at me" He didn't realize how hts voice shook
 Rhoda withdrew her hand "Why don't you ask her? I'm re- leasing you, Denny. No, not on account of her exactly. But I've been thinking it over. Bertrand was right. I should wait till I'm absolutely sure. Then, too, you know how I love luxury, and with Aunt Tillys money well, don't you see2 I'd regret losing a for- tune, as what sensible girl would- mt. This way, we'll both be-well skip it. I was just thinking Carole probably has scads."
 Denny was listening to a stran- ger, while his heart thumped mad ly with joy. Rhoda was all right, but how could he ever have made himself believe he wanted her for his wife! Not that he'd have a chance with Carole, but he'd risk a chance at a chance. He'd cali her bluff about losing the bet on the credit for the rescue, and make her pay with the trip to Catalina. DO you really think she she looked at me the way you said?"
 Why don't you ask her?" Rho- da repeated "As for me, I'm go- ing to stop off at Williams and catch whatever connection there is for the Canyon. You don't mind, do you DennyP Now that we've had our little understanding. l always did want to see the sunrise in the Grand Canyon"
 But Rhoda-"
 But nothing. Tomorrow I'll head back to Chicago. Spend the rest of this vacation with Ber- trands mother. He begged me to and 1t would be best, really. Bes- sic won't mind if you bring a diff ferent bride to La Jolla,'
 He tried, not too lamely, too dissuade her. But, failing, there wasn't much he could do about it, except help her get her luggage together. At 11:20 Rhoda Lowell stepped off the limited and out of his life. Tn spite of 1t all, he was to weary to null or plan. He fell asleep, thankful the newspaper men had left before Rhoda changed her mind.
 Carole kept to her drawing room all the next morning. Denny passed the closed door so often he was em- barrassed when he met Mrs. King doing the same thing. That lady had set the grapevine agog with the latest news. No, there had been nc quarrel. Miss Lowell had decided to see the Canyon. He had to take Peace to Los Angeles. Her grand mother was expecting to meet her Mrs. King nodded with a slight sniff. Then she winked. Happy landing!"
 He stopped waiter carrying ir Caroles tray at noontime, anG bribed him with a generous bill 'Breakfas', Miss? But first, will you marry me?" He set the tray on a chair.
 Carole turned from the mirror where she'd been adjusting bell to the sea-green costume which matched her eyes. why, Denny Wh-a-a-at did you say?"
 "Oh, darling!' H caught her ir his arms, trying to say everything at once. How he'd known tho minute he saw her. How ht couldn't offer her very much just yet, but that some day Ane she could go on with her career if she wished. He adored her ir pictures, but more in real life.
 Carole pushed him gently away And what about Rhoda?"
 Explanations tumbled over eacf other: Aunt lilly, Rhoda hadn't even been quite sure she lovee him. Then Bertrand had come be. tween them.' "She-she told me tt ask you," Denny added. Funny I recognized you at once, though you were travelling well sort oi incognito, without a maid or any. thing; not even a drawing room But you couldn't fool mep
 Couldn't I? Suppose I told you that is how always travel. Tn not Carole Love, Denny. I double for her. The fans often mistake me. They get a thrill and it's part of my job. I didn't pretend