The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-23
Chapter Is
Overheard

UPON neT. one caught a glimpse
OF Jerry talking to Freda- Her
heart started uncomfortabIv
Gould that be jealousy? Mrs.
Winthrope had fastened PANS
violets at one end of a Handsome
scarf that was part of the blark
dress she wore. Pam was delighF-
ed. Mrs. Winfhrope must reaIlv
be pleased with the gift.
Then Leo was dancing with her
again.
You've never been quite az
lovely as you are tonight" he
said. She still wore his roses At
her shoulder. I'm beginning 10
think Pve been laggard to NV
own loss. Have l, Pamg3
i don't know what YOU mean
Leo" They were standing beside
the ran now, looking out over the
silvered water.
Yes, you do, Pam. Am I too
latez Have ! let things 90 too
longE Have I been too slow in
asking you for definite answer?
And yet II II means your hapDi-
ness His words were inter
rupted by one Of the ships off,
GERS.
beg pardon, sir, but YOU'RE
wanted on the gangplank. Some
one from the hospital Saws ifs
important. to please hurry
Leo turned hastily to Pam,
touched her hand for a fleeing
moment:
There was critical case. One
! ! operated on this afternoon
His words were clipped and earn
est. That's the worst of being
a doctor. Right in the middle of
a proposals. Pam, IA come back
II l can. but ! probably can't
III hold everything until YOU
do" She patted his shoulder as
he turned It's swell 10 see some
one wio feels his duty and goes
to perform it.
At the gangplank Jerry, who
had seen the messenger come TO
the boat, waited for Leo. He liked
the young doctor.
I'm leaving her in your care,
Leo said hurriedly. Il expect vol
to make job Of seeing that she
has a coed time and gets home
safely"
Jerry knew without being told
that he referred 10 Pam. He knew
too that Leo meant that she must
be protected from IGNORES cruel
libes.
AS if anyone has to ask me
that!' he said. Come back if YOU
can, Leo"
Jerry went back then and
claimed Pam. Pam asked him 70
get her marigolds from the ice
box. a little sorry that she must
make the change after Leo had
gone.
Don't be offended, jerry" she
said. 4 didn't know Leo would
be called away. and / do want to
wear your flowers"
Il know. Pm glad they pleased
you-that's all / ask"
They're one of the sweetest
thoughts I've ever known, Jerry.
Thank you 50. much"
He paused to look at her, then
went and got the flowers, sweet
and yelVety and cool. Pam went
10 the powder room TO fasten
them in place. She put the roses
she had been wearing in a small
vase she found there. Freda came
in just as she was making the
change.
Push From LeROre
"CUCH popularity! I think you're
- the only girl here who got
two cOrsageS. As z matter OF fact.
] didn't get anyl May have one?"
Her fingers were at the stem OF
one OF the roses.
"Oh, surely / know Leo would
feel honOred," Pam said as Freda
fastened the rosebud IN her hair.
From LeO2 Then I'm all the
more fiattered to wear II. He's
got stuff, that lad"
Yes, Leo IS a real person
Freda turned TO her sharply.
'You haven't got the Indian sign
on him, too. I hope? she asked.
Nov that I'm berett ofa JeEEy.
I've been casthg sbaut and had
Just about settled en- Lee As
worthy of my gifts"
Here's luckl" Pam laughed
May the best girl HiHl1
My dear -FEeda vas sud
denly serious thea | sEouldR I
have the ghost Of chance !
mean that / think Jerry'S lucky
TO have been able 10 trade bored
pOst-debutante IN for fresh and
Interesting island flower.
And then Freda was gone with
a lad who had claimed her with
a gay meeting and drew her into
an intricate dance step.
Lenore, passing, paused 70 stare
insolentIy at Pam She noted the
changed corsage and new flames
of displeasure lighted IN her eyes
Pam smiled maddenly at her.
Yes" she said, as she lifted
her shoulder slightly from Jerry.
The roses were from Leo.
Come on, honey bee" Jerry
was beside her again as II by
magic, drawing her away from
any opportunity 10 hear a reply
that Lenore might have made.
4 need a drink and you look Is I
You could DO with one.
They moved toward the bar,
where, without even asking her,
Jerry ordered a very fancy and
gI0Filed orange juice for. Pam,
Blaze had trailed them and stood
beside Jerry, unmindfui, N her
quiet dignity, OK the constant
movement about her.
Eenore, still smouldering came
alongside Of them. She boxed
at Pam with scornful eyes, swept
the girl from head TO toe.
Every time ! move, must ! be