Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-29
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her she was going To cut free from this filthy
racket and go away with me. Oh haven't
a red cent. It'd mean arriving flat broke ins
New York until could land job. It'd mean
bingo to my plans for studying law. It'd be
hell to offer any girl-but it's worth il; it's
thousand times worth it TO save her from
marrying that . :"
His voice suddenly stopped and he gripped
her arm. Kay turned.
About twenty feet away up the path to the
house, the red tip Of cigarette was glowing
Behind 1t, a tall, lean shadow in the starlight
stood the white-coated figure of Ivor Drake
In a second he was with them moving
with that strange supple grace. I'm Sleep
ing on the island tonight Don. 1 want you
to take sheets over and make up the bed"
He felt in his pocket and brought out
bunch of keys. while you're about it, you
can take my bags over and unpack. A little
-paletiHg would do you good" His dark eyes
bright and steady in the light from his cigar
cite, shifted to Kay. Incidentally | hope
you enjoyed your little conversation with Miss
Vineyard . because IT will almost certainly
he your last. You're paid by me TO work
not to entertain my guests"
For second Don stood staring at him
his jaw aggressivey tilted. his strong arms
hanging stiff at his side Then very quietly
he said: "Okay" and STROBE away.
AS he melted into the shadows. Ivor tossed
away his cigarette and moved closer TO KAY
Every nerve in her was jarringly alive
from her scene with the boatman And for
the first time she felt a queer sting of fear
fear not of what Ivor might say, but of his
physical nearness
You're more beautiful than ever, Kay"
4 IiS hands moved TO her arms She wanted
TO pull herself away But she couldn't
Memories, rushing back with the familiar
touch of those fingers. held her motionless in
spell that had fascination as well as
repulsion.
More beautiful. But just as unsophs-
ticated" His fingers moved over her bare
arms Il too much fun. wasn't /? ]
excited you instead of reverng your maidenly
modesty. SO you put me in the monster class
"a wicked, wicked ogre who eats young
girls. And now you've come TO save your
niece from a fate worse than death"
She could see his white teeth as he smiled.
IF l were you. darling. I'd just relax and
enjoy the sunshine because you're not going
TO succeed, not even with Terry's Mysteries TO
back you up"
She stared at him challengingly What
makes you so sure won't succeed"
Because think Elaines one of the most
beautiful girls l ever saw want to marry
her And I'm going to marry her"
And she wants to marry you?"
That. my dear is a very interesting ques-
ton But then Elaine's a very interesting
and complex person. She's fascinated by
money; and shes rather fascinated by mp
She's certainly enough OF your niece 70 be
shocked by me too. That makes it much
more exciting"
And she loves you?"
Loves mew He gave a queer laugh DO
you think I'd marry anyone again who loved
me-after Rosemary"
The moon a cleaning yellow disk was
hanging above the still water Of the bay.
In its soft radiance Kay could see his face
clearly see the ironic eyes and the mouth
with its half derisve smile
Poor Kay. you good women are so pathet-
icay naive. You think l bounded Rosemary
10 her death for the fiendish delight of watch
ing her suffer You'd never understand that
she was the one who bounded me. That APP
palling, suffocsting, female love, She tried
to swallow me whole into her CHASTITY world of
cheap romance where cupids shower roses on
the bridal couple and wives are little women
It's miracle wasn't the one who jumped
out Of that window Heaven spare me from
another loving wife"
LAY watched him, hating him. Il suppose
~ you know Rosemary kept a diary of her
married life? She sent il 10 me just before
she-she killed herself"
His lashes fickered. Il thought recog-
nized that little green book you were nursing
when came into the room"
III might interest you TO know I'm going
10 show II to Maud tonight"
80 you haven't shown it to her yet. That's
interesting" He was smiling again. I'm
sorry TO dsappoint you darling hut your
bomb isn't going TO explode Your sister has
far too shrewd instinct for keeping her
bread buttered to be affected by the scribbl-
ings of a neurotic girl"
That's a vile thing to say. Just because
she's let Gilbert accept all those things from
you. you needn't
MY dear Kay. never suggested I'd bought
your sister off by my small generosities I'm
merely telling you that neither Maud nor
Gilbert Chtern will ever stand in my way so
- L. tu hat