The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-11
CHAPTER ~TWENTY-EIGHT
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nim at once. But, when she came
10 him, there were others there
with him and it was not the mo-
ment to break in on his pleasure.
It was that way all day.
It was a glorious day meant for
a holiday mood.
The sunset and the races and
the champagne cocktails marked
the end of it. And when it was
over, Kit felt a little foolish about
her anxiety, and ashamed that she
would have been So selfish as to
spoil Jerry's day by asking him to
tell her things that might have
made her unhappy.
1t wouldn't be necessary to speak
to Jerry anyway. Fran would tell
her all the truths she wanted to
know.
But Fran was not to tell her any
thing that next morning.
Kit burst into her. apartment the
morning Of her return, saying, 1T
was grand, Fran-but-I've got a
few things 10 talk over with you
Fran's eyes darted to the clock,
and Kit became aware for the first
time Of Fran's suitcase.
1--WE got to 60 to Detroit"
who? What?"
Uncle Herman. He's had a
stroke. I'm his favorite niece and
well, you've heard me speak about
him plenty
Our pet? Of course I've heard
you speak about 7Tncle Herman.
And I'm terribly sorry
He was awfully real to me
when I was a kid. He looked pref
ty funny with his gold tooth and
his barbershop roll. But 1 thought
he was Santa Claus and all the
angels. He was the only one
ever knew. When you're a kid who
had as little as I had, you dom
forget the Uncle Hermans in your
life. He always had :. little candy
in a striped bag. He gave me 6
doll once with eyes that opened
and closed-and a dress for gradu
alton with an honest to goodnes:
silk sash. So you see why l."
Kit felt a lump in her throat
badly hit at all and you're work
ing yourself up. But go and stay
just as long as you want to. VIVA
time does your train leave?'
"Noon sharp.
well, for heavens sake! You'll
. have to get a o on. Here, lie
me get you some fresh gloves
Fran followed her into the bed
room. II hate to leave now, Kit
Why not?" Kit asked limo
Gently.
because you've got two who'll
weeks of free time or your handI
and Pm afraid you'll get into mis-
chief"
mischief? Me? Perish thu
thought, Fran. I'll rest a lot ane
do some shopping for some clothes
Perhaps I'll play a little golf witt
Jerry-drive out to the beach TO:
some swimming. Come on, darling
or you're sur to miss your train
Fran would not allow her to &
to the station with her, only out t.
the taxi.
you're really sure that I ough
to go?" Fran asked woriedl,
from inside the cab.
mot n more word of protes
out of you. Get the best there is fol
Uncle Herman, give him my love
And Fran-any bills you know W.
can take care Of"
you are an angel, but a per
verse one" Fran told her as tho
driver started the motor.
Kit detained her for a moment
"Fran, did-er-anyone - Vance
drop around or telephone or any
thing while I was away"
Vance! He did not! Don't 20,
know that any Irishman, proud O
the name, has to much pride t.
come around where he's been tole
he isn't wanted? See you soon
Kit"
Wasn't wanted. Kit repeated
softly to the back of the departing
taxi.
She went back up the stairs Il
her own apartment and put hel
things away. Then she sat dowr
to think. But thinking led her bacl
to things she didn't want to thinl
about by herself, to the unhapp,
problems she had so confidently
expected Fran to dispel.
Well, there was no use settlin,
her mind on unhappiness. Sh'
drifted over to her piano and go
out the music she was going II
sing that night, opened it and triet
a few notes. She was too nervous
to sing we'll, or concentrate on it
There was a batch of musi'
which she looked owe idly ant
then flung down on the smooth to-
of the piano. She wanted some
thing physical to do and LOOKED
around for an inspiration. Tn
apartment looked dusty, so sh
found a dustcloth and polished il
D frenzied fashion until the tele
phone interrupted her working of
of steam.
She found to her surprise it wa
Jerry.
I'm at Grand Central" he tolt
her.
"But Jerry, I thought I left yol
two hours ago when you were OF
your way to Princeton"
IT was, but l a into Buzz Pc
tiers at the Yale club and he ant
a couple Of other guys are on theil
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