The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-21
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Knight Was Black

Its command and II stands"
and refuse to accept--com-
mands--'
You'll be sorry II you don't" he
told her insolently. then added
Don't think you're fooling me
Fay
Fay's face went white. What do
you mean"
Nothing right now. but don't
try anything"
Fay didn't answer but the look
she gave Tony told him Of her con-
tempt. Tony's face blazed with
anger, as she swept from the room,
her head high and defiance written
IN every move OF her graceful
body
Chapter s
II was easy 10 face Tony and
defy him. hut in the silence OF her
own roow anger left her and in its
place came heart broken tears.
Tears for The mess she had made
OF her young life. The humiliation
or living with man she loathed
with all her heart and soul.
Il can't stand this" she whisper
ed over and over with her Inns
pressed tightly against the pillows
on her bed where she had thrown
herself in hurt humiliation. ITO 20
thru life like this. Giving up Peter
Tor the role OF a glorified servant.
Subject TO the whims OF an auto
crai won't stand it, must do
something"
So engrossed was Fav in her hit
ter thoughts she did not hear the
light knock on the door until IL
! opened and soft voice said. FIX
cuse me Mrs. Wallberg. | would
like to know the costume you're
planning 10 wear to the bridge club
this afternoon" and tall slender
Negro girl stood smilingly before
Fay
Fay turned 10 her maid touching
her face quickly trying to erase the
tears that dampened her cheeks. A
puzzled frown brought her slender
eyebrows together. Finally she said.
You plan the costume. Madeline
only let II he black. I'm sad today
and black fits my mood
Madeline smiled sweetly "If
you IRE sad Mrs. wallberg. YOU
should wear something gay-if
you'll excuse my saying So
NO my dear. I'm just in the
ST &c Of pity-Im miserable
and deserve TO be-" her voice
broke.
We all feel that way AZ times
Mrs. Wallberg. let me rub vour
head 2 while" gently NIadeine's
myers ran thru Fay's dark curls.
Nothing better than head rub
when you're feeling low"
Fay sighed. You're so nice Mad
dy. the best little maid in the
world"
How great of you 10 say So"
and now II you'll just lie flat on
your back and relax. you'll feel bet
ter In no time at ALL"
Fay did as she was told and
Madeline's slender fingers continue
ed to move slowly and gently thru
Fays hair. Fay closed her ewes
The mean hateful thoughts were
replaced with tender thouehts Of
Peter. The touch OF his hands-the
murmuring sweetness OF his voice
For few minutes she slept, dream
ing he was near.
Madeline looked down on Fav's
lovely face. So beautiful vet so nm
happy. IL took only a few hours In
me Wallberg home to learn that
FAY did not love her husband she
learned 10. that the other servants
knew that FAY meant little 10 her
husband other than another choice
bit OF bric-brace for his mansion
A little while later Fay opened
her eyes. why Madeline feel so
much better" she sat IN in he'd
Your fingers have magic in them
Not magic. Mrs. wallberg. You
were tired from last nlght-dancing
is tiring--'
Fay slipped from the bed. Eyes.
Madeline and ! kept you up late
too her voice was contrite. "You
mustn't wait up for me dear"
You're so kind Mrs. Wallhere
but | feel you really need the SER
vices OF a maid when you come in
late"
II guess It's because I've NOT al.
ways been wealthy Madeline. she
took in the room with a wave OF
her hand. Her voice was bitter as
she spoke I'm not really used TO
all this. And | sometimes wish for
The days when an evening AZ a
cheap movie was my best enter
tainment."
Fay stood tall and straight while
Madeline hooked her orange col
ored morning dress Suddenly Fay
moved away from Madeline and the
dress a shimmering mess fell about
her feet. She was restless-im-
patient.
Madeline picked up the dress and
said, Perhaps YOU believe that now
Mrs. Walberg-"
NO, its true my dear" FAY re-
piled In a wearied voice. Almost
viciously she ran her fingers thru
her black curls. Then she clnchcd
them tightly. pulling angrIly as n
The pain OF II gave her pleasure.
Wealth cannot always bring han
piness. l once thought Il conld :"
You're fortunate in one respect
Mrs. Wallberg, you can Judge both
sides Of the economic problem.
While I'll always on seeing the side
OF the poor"
Il believe you'll De happier. my
dear Fay said quietly.
Madeline smiled unbelievinrIy.
The opportunity to Judge life from
the Weather side will probably
never come my way. Still Id like