Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

young. but now he is old he must
realize how futile it's all been"
Ashley could hardly refrain
from laughing out loud Old Red
cliffe with his cocktail parties,
his excellent chef, his intense
good hnmor not 20 mention his
latest appendage, the exotic and
colorful Mademoiselle Perrier-
thinking Of his life as futilei
This incredible girl had one or
two surprises in store for her
Il thought we were going to
talk about you" he remarked
after a pause what do you want
to make Of your life, Miss Red
ciiffe You've almost enough
money to buy the earth and the
moon and the stars, l hear"
Not at all" she said prac-
tically. There are several for
tunes in the United States
larger than mine. And one thing
l want 10 do with my life is 70
spend il wisely and not waste IT,"
-BuT what about you per-
sonally What do you hope lies
in the magic crystal for you An
unexcitinE domesticity with this
estimable young man you in
tend marrying? This young man
whom you have already told me
you don't love"
CHE said angrily: Il never said
- anything of the sort"
"Oh, but YOU havei You've been
saying It to me all evening
Your attitude has anyhow. And
every remark you've made about
love or marriage has literally
shueked it."
You've no right TO say that"
Haven't I? But it seems to me
you've been saying a number Of
thing 10 me you've no right to
say either. Let's waive the ques-
ton Of right, and admit you're
not in love with your fiance Not
as least, as you might be in love
with one man some day If you
have it in you
She found herself resenting
that. She felt he was criticising
her. and most unfairly. What
right had he to insinuate that she
hadn't IL in her 10 love a man
really love him. as some Of the
women in Ouida's novels loved
their men. For the moment. she
didn't realize that she was prac-
ticaiiy admitting 10 herself that
she was not in love with Peter
in that way.
why should you think /
haven't it in me ?" she demanded
lie turned and looked down at
her.
Well, have you it in your" he
asked quietly
And when she didn't speak
she found herself speeches., in
capable even Of moving a finger
ne added, even more quietly
Let's see if you have it in you,
then"
He pulled her to her feet. He
drew her close to him. she could
feel his chest move when he
hreathcd. She could feel her own
heart humping against his body
She knew he-was going 10
kiss her. but she was incapable
of movement or of voicing the
faintest protest.
He kissed her At first he did
so IN spirit Of derision. Hardly.
crushing her lips under his. But
then the sense of her beauty was
with him. Had she protested or
drawn away he might have
stopped but she did neither.
II was some time before he
released her and even then she
didn't move or speak. She just
stood there, her eyes incredibly
wide, almost fearful.
Ashley. who had never been
humble or contrite to any woman,
heard himself mutter: I'm sorry
I've hurt you
she drew a long breath. q
Il"
I'll go" He tried to grin. II
really have an appointment
There's key on the inside You'd
better lock yourself in"
you think it's dangerous Tor
me 10 TO be alone here ." She
seemed 20 be feeling her way
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