Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-01-19
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Gus bandwagon, proclaiming that these
two who had been born separate, had
now been made one.
Yolande reached home to find the
reception In full swing. The bridal
party lined up. The house overlooking
like subway at the rush hour. Jacques
Mahu. very efficient and impersonal,
had taken charge of everything. There
remained no duty for Yolande Feel
ing dispossessed, she wandered through
the hubbub.
Herded into a corner, palms partly
hiding them, she noticed the musicians.
They were attired like gypsies and
MADE splash among the black-coated
| gentry.
Dancing and the throb of music.
s suddenly there was pause. Some
thing unusual must be happening.
There was a surge toward the doors
which led to the dance room. Yolande
was carried forward. The orchestra
leader in his broken English was max
ing a speech.
We has leetle surprise. Zee mon
sleur who play zee piano is not of my
orchestre. q join me only for today
E does not know what I ask i'm.
Per'a e say no-per'aps yes Eet ees
great honor to ave i'm wiz us. E
ees composer who write under zee
name Of Adrian Graham. I will ask
I'm 10 play for you is song tres pop
ulaire, 'Nevar Conseedar Me at An"
The pianist struck chord He began
10 sing. Though his back was towards
her and he was partly hidden by
palms, Yolande recognized the voice
as Mr.. Henry's.
Never consider me at all. I only
loved you. I'm Dan Cupid in disguise
Not wise. A fool, pulling rabbits from
nat: Finishing with, But they're
only dream rabbits. So never consider
me at ALL"
He played it over and over. At first
sadly. The next time thoughtfully. At
last with mounting ripple of merri-
ment TIL there was nothing left but
eXulting laughter. Nodding to the or
chestra to join, he burst into a synco-
pated medley. which continually re-
solved into Here Comes the Bride"
Yoianoe escaped during the burst OF
( Rather darling of him." Miss Betty
chuckled as Yolande helped her to
change into her going away costume.
Sort of a last tribute"
Under a shower of rice the tall,
olond bridegroom, and the lovely bride
sped away.
Yolande, having run out to the pave
ment, was staring after them when
She felt her arm clutched.
I came at the earliest moment. Kept
my my promise mise not to see you till Betty
But: Mr.; Henry" she gasped, you
Very generous of me to attend, don't
you think? And I will say it's been
one OF the incest weddings From me
tnatS praise, since I was the sacri-
ilcial goat. Stan Morton would never
have been hooked unless I'd made
. competition for him"
Yolande was certain by now that
Mr.; Henry had been drinking.
implored
Il won't" he agreed. eff you'll fetch
your outdoor toys and join me in
my car. I've something to tell you"
She guessed at once that it must
nave to do with Candlelight.
A few minutes later she found his
car and seated herself beside him.
~ wasn't fair. Mr.. Henry" she re-
you"
Fair. my sweet! Get this. My mo-
tive was to see you"
TOO much champagne, quite obvious
i w.! ne 1T, trod on the gas outstripping
him down and divert him. ~
Did Candlelight VIM" she asked.
Not that I've heard"
But you sent me a wire"
SO I did. You receive some thou
sands OF dollars when your ticket
draws a horse"
1t was clear that in his state of
mind thousands of dollars meant no
more than thousands of buttons. Prob
ably he'd started on this toot when
ne wrote the telegram and it hadn't
contained word of accuracy His next
words leaping from finance to senti-
ment. seemed to bear out her theory.
i've never forgotten the way you
Il was sorry for you"
NO girl ever kissed the way you
Kissed simply because she was sorry"
conversation. She wondered whittier
he was taking her. Turning Sharply
into the West Fifties, he drew up be.
fore the Cafe d'Avignon. She was
among friends. She breathed a sigh
OF relief. A waiter, whom she knew
as Alphonse. took charge of them. He
seated them facing each other, in the
shrubs.
The table monsieur reserved"
When Henry ordered cocktails. Yo-
lande attempted to restrain him.
Il wouldn't, Mr. Henry"
This will be my first. Why not?"
You're excited"
You bet I'm excited. Please drop
the mister. I've lived two months for
this moment"
Your songs a success" she intro
duced safe topic.
you've said 1t. But we're wasting
Time. DID anyone ever tell you you
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