The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-03
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CAV tomorrow. Two couples AZ
living in the morning and I've
lot q marketing 10 do"
Imper>nnal Attitude
Everyone eise agreed that the
frs. taste Of country ar had
acted ike 4 drug upon Their tried
nerves 80 Faith was allowed 70
escape TO her room. Two more
DAYS Of this she thought wonder
ing II she could bear Lees I'M
personal attitude.
But 10 hours sound sleep re-
neWed her courage. It vas silly
to take her emotions so seriously
particularly when they we're so
obviously not shared BY the man
IN the case She would adopt Lees
policy Of friendly indifference.
Why spoil Hartley's vacation
when he had been kind enough to
include her? Fortified by this
resolution and SHINY smart in blue
and white Faith went down to
breakfast.
The day passed uneventfuuy
with no change in the situation
except the discovery that Bren-
da's relationship to Lee was not
a romantic one. Milton Berwin
had evidently invited his old
friend 10 make even number.
Although Brenda casually sue-
gested that Lee spend a few weeks
At her parents summer place in
Wisconsin there was nothing sem
timental in her attitude. Nice,
thought Faith Wistfully. to be able
to do such things without being
suspected Of an Interior motive.
Something To Offer
That was where the girls with
wealthy fathers had it all over the
other kind. They had something
to offer. an opportunity TO secure
the companionship of men there
by giving it chance TO develop
naturally E.. What was the mat
ter with her. Was she becoming
envious-
Deliberately she threw herself
into the various diversions of the
day. Tennis, a short hike. and
long ride along sun-dappled paths
with Hartley.
1t was not until after dinner
that she had a moment to be alone;
then because Lee left for the viii
lage to make a telephone call
Hartley was compelled to make
the necessary foursome at one OF
the bridge tables.
But what will Faith do" he
objected.
III SIT beside you and bring
You luck" she suggested. but
knowing nothing about the game
and finding the players too alb
sorbed for conversation she pres
emily left them and went outside.
Tempting Vista
The water shining between the
trees below the house offered a
tempting vista. Faith stumbled
down the rock path to the pier
and sat at the top of the steps
with her hands locked about her
knees. listening to the soft splash
of the waves against the wooden
posts. Her expression became
more serene as she became con-
scious Of the gentle peace of her
surroundings.
Across the lake. too far TO be
heard. there was the occasional
brilliant arc of a shooting sky
rocket Suddenly she heard steps
plunging down the path. Hartley
coming after her probably. but
1t vas Lee instead Of Hartley who
appeared at the foot Of the incline.
His start of surprise made her
realize that he did not expect 10
find anyone else there.
But he sank on the step beside
her saying casually. Swell night.
isn't it
Almost too beautiful to he
true" she agreed.
He lii a cigaret and tossed the
flaming match into the water.
Having good time" he asked
presently.
She nodded.
Wonderful, aren't you?"
Yes he said. Grand people
the Berwins. I've known Nit
for a good many years"
Frantically Faith sought for an
other topic of conversation but
none occurring 10 her she said.
Well, I guess I'd better be going
back
Lee rose politely as if To assist
ner but as she stood up her heel
caught in the ruffle of her long
cotton evening gown and tumbled
her into his arms. And instantly.
as II IL had been six months aco
IN that other flight Of steps. no
~as kissing her. while the ciearet
be had dropped fizzled out on the
wster-soaked pier
ITO BE Continuedl