Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-04
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see me again." thought Lucy, I'M
til she's able not. to be angry any
more"
Rather in the manner of st.
George showing his satisfaction
after a successful brush with
the dragon, John served Lucy
with a fresh piece of buttered
toast. half of which, as reproof.
she left upon her plate. She
could think of nothing to say to
him that would not make the
situation worse. Lucy had dis
covered how much more danger
Gus to happiness, at times, is the
loyalty of a friend than the
tactics of an enemy.
Johns faithful jealousy - he
can't bear to hand Jackie eight
letters 20 my two! - had made
the first rift in that veil OF cour-
tesy which, earnestly and hon
estly woven by the fingers of three
women might soon have knit it.
self into a rent-proof tapestry.
What can l say? thought Lucy,
studying her locked hands, what
can l do? Presently she arose,
not able to endure Johns burn
ing watchfulness. and went drag
cling up the stairs. On the land
ing, Just before the turn, she
had her inspiration which car
ried her as far as that bedroom
door. There, just as her hand
moved forward, she had heard
her name, Lucy" and Lucy"
again in Linnie's light, other
wise indistinguishable voice.
Such a young, vehement voice.
younger than mine or Jackie's
Lucy thought.
There came Jackie's laughter
and an exclamation, 20. muv,
honestly"
Than Heaven, then, Jackie was
not yet involved Now" said
Lucy's instinct. now . before
Linnie can talk her out Of her
detachment" She swung for
ward, stood like straight young
soldier, lifted the hand and
knocked. Rat-a-tat-tat F.. the
die was cast. Come in
Gle opened the door quickly.
- There they sat, looking up IN
surprise from their scattered
mail, Linnie on the chair arm
leaning above Jackie's shoulder.
Linnie Strengthened and went
over toEanother chair Conf
dcnccs stop9od Jackie folded her
letter. wandered a window
seat, perched there with her look
of a brown bright wren.
Lucy delivered herself with all
her naive directness. "Linnie, I
am going to give party TO in
troduce Jackie TO the young peo-
pie here That is. her voice
stumbled If you don't mind
And to herself, 1t worked. It
worked" seeing the instant
change in Jackie's mothers face.
Mind ," Linnie was deeply
flushed. Il think it's a perfect
idea, and you're a darling, Lucy,
20 want To do II" She was really
touched and pleased and came
over and put her arms around
Lucy, lifting up her mouth for a
kiss. You are a sweet thing,
Lucy. Who could help adoring
YOU
That means forgiveness for
JohnD I've never given anyone
a party yet. Youn have TO help
me, both Of you. Are you too
busy now May l get pencil and
paper III make out a sort Of
experimental list then We can
get together"
Jackie spoke more slowly than
usual But, Lucy, your aunt
is giving a tea for us for
muv and me-"
Lucy on her way TO the door,
stood still and the color rushed
into and out of her fair face.
Aunt Judith? Is she? q.
l didn't know" In the air hung
that unavoidable comment, She
has never given a tea for me-
Lucy shook back her hair. But
what difference viii that make.
Jackie? After all. you rate at
least two parties and mines 60
ing 10 be a grand one, dancing
and lanterns out of doors and
supper and maybe champagne
punch and coolies of young peo-
pie. everyone that l know in
Philadelphia
JACKIE. still with soberness,
> said. But Miss Grange? Do
YOU think she'll like il ?"