Evening star., 1941-01-04

house. He'll talk to a beautiful girl
like you
7 see" She smiled more to her
self than to him and there was
mischievous gleam IN her eyes
that made them dance. Il am to be
A siren. only am not a brunei
His eyes blazed instantly with
jealousy.
Just remember that l am the
one who is in love with you. AND
don't forget that you are going to
marry me when this job is fin
ished." There was no mistaklng
the warning in his words.
Il haven't forgotten" she an
sWered languidly.,
Good
1T is nice I know Daniel Brew
ster," she mused. At the thought OF
the attractive youg lawyer color
leaped into her cheeks and sent her
heart racing. She liked the district
attorney awfully well, but Joe did
not know that. Il am not so sure
he will talk, though"
An OppOrtune Call.
The telephone rang sharply at
that moment. Joe jumped. His
nerves seemed to be on edge. With
an unhurried movement Honey
reached for the phone.
Miss Monroe speaking. Oh!'
There was real surprise in her voice
and she was instantly all attention
to the voice at the other end.
Hearing your voice is a real treat,
Dan Brewster" There was an
other long pause at her end of the
line while Joe sat on the edge of
the divan. his hands clinching tight
ly. Finally she said: "Oh, yes, Ill
be delighted, Dan. Good-by."
She replaced the receiver and
eyed Joe with an amused grin. en-
joying the stew he was in to know
what the district attorney had said.
When it looked as if Joe would ex-
plode she spoke softly, regret in
her tone.
Il am sorry I have to break our
date tonight" and she laid hand
on his arm to soften the blow. "Rut
Daniel Brewster is calling to see me.
He hasn't been out for weeks and
Just couldn't refuse"
Joe jumped to his feet eXcitedly.
The chance for you to see him
came sooner than hoped for. Find
out every little detail he knows -
He took up a cigarette. "He will
probably try to pump you about
me. That is why he is coming"
He shook his head at her. You
don't know thing, Honey. Not a
thing" he insisted emphatically.
Remember that"
The truth is I don't know any,
thing. Joe" she admitted, lifting her
eyes to meet his as he stood over
her. only what you have told me.
which isn't much. Sometimes 1 feel
do not know you at all. That
YOU are stranger
Honey Grows Cautious.
Quickly he was beside her on the
dlvan, gathering her fervently into
his arms, crushing the breath out
of her body. She could feel the
pounding OF his heart against her
body and his lips burned with the
heat OF passion. And as always
when Joe gave way to his feelings
she grew cautious. When he freed
her lips she coolly pushed him from
her. Reluctantly he dropped his
arms from about her.
You were not to do that" she
reminded him a bit curly. She
reached for cigarette with calm
composure. Il do not like to be
kissed. You know that. I've told
you often enough"
He rose Stiffly to his feet and for
just fleeting moment there was
anger in his dark eyes and a flake of
cruelty. Instantly, however, the look
was erased with a smile.
Maybe you don't, but your lips
tell different story, Honey. Some
day you will beg for my kisses and
l can wait. l am very patient
man where you are concerned, my
dear. Remember that, too.
L have a good memory, Joe, y
she said, and stood up. She walked
with him to the door, and as he
was going out he paused and very
smoothly remarked:
Another thing, my sweet-just
don't forget that Dan Brewster
means nothing to you. Nothing ex-
cept a well of information for me-"