The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-30
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Knight Was Black
By ALMA BEAN LOVING

her, tenderness not apparent IN
her niece. Her hair was holden
brown and she wore II cornet fash
ion around her shapely head Bar
baras close friends called her the
cameo girl. Her mouth was too
wide for beauty but dressed tonight
in soft green gown with jet ear
rings and a long necklace that
reached almost 10 her knees Bar
baras beauty was shining and
many admiring Elances were cast
her way. Barbara was twenty-six
and wondered why she did not mar
r. one OF the young men who
danced attendance on her.
A worried frown crossed her
face as Philip and Caroline left the
room Her eyes turned toward her
brother.
Caroline and Philip walked slow
ly down a winding path in the gar
den. Her hand rested lightly on
his arm The moonlight made
halo Of her pale ash blond hair
her sheer blue gown seemed 20
melt into the soft gray OF the
night.
I'm so glad YOU changed your
mind about coming tonight. Philip"
Il suppose Barbara wondered
about my not coming"
Well she said you were no
doubt too busy to come"
II sec" Philip answered. and
laughed quietly.
I'm so glad you could make n.
My whole evening was spoiled
when they told me you couldn't
come"
II didn't intend 10. hut I had 70
see Bruce about something"
Caroline pouted prettily. Daddy
happens 20 be in the house not IN
the garden"
Philip grinned as ne glanced
down on her bright sair. II have
no intention OF spending the en-
tire evening in the garden"
"You wouldn't have me believe
YOU came because OF me-"
Certainly. not What would your
fiance say about such conduct?7
II don't care what he thinks"
Caroline pouted.
Here. here, that's no way for
you TO talk"
But it's true. Philip" her voice
was sober. "Wilber and me are Just
not meant for each other.r
That's nonsense You're too
young TO know your own mind.
WILDER is fine chap and your ia
theirs heart IL set on you marrying
into the exclusive Blaine family"
"Poof on that" Caroline answer
ed peeyishly, I'm not marrying TO
please the family"
"As one OF your close friends.
Caroline. Id advise YOU TO think
twice before giving Wilber up"
Caroline's voice was impatient.
That's all hear from roning I'M
I'll night Am I supposed to marry
for family convenience like the
girls Of powdered wig days."
"Of course not. my dear. II so
happens that you choose this
young man yourself Don't YOU
know your own mind7' Philip
looked amused
Caroline was silent for mo-
ment, then said. "Oh. Philip. Will
Der Is too young"
Al that Philip laughed and put
his finger under her chin. lifted
her face. so appealing in the moon
light. and looked into her eyes.
How silly, Caroline. you a mere
child. talking about Wilber's youth.
AS ! understand II. Wilber Is two
or three years your senior"
"Still he Is Young" she insisted.
II think I'd be happier with an
older man." she lifted serious eyes
to Philip.
you don't know what you're
talking about. Caroline. Fancy you
tied 10 an old coot with creaky
knees and the govt"
"0h. Philip" Caroline laughed.
you're too precious. didn't say
! intended 10 marry an old man In
his dotage but . nan-say ten or
fifteen years older"
Forget II. my dear. You need
good spanking TO make you APP
preciate Wilber."
Caroline stamped her foot, Don't
mention him again"
"All right dear" he replied and
turned and started back for the
house.
Caroline moved along beside him.
Finally she asked tImidly. did I
make you angry. Philip"
no Caroline. just remember
ed my talk with Bruce"
you said there was no hurry