The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-15
IN DIAMONDS
BY
LORENA
c ARLETON

scandal and his career is over until
the scandal dies down. II Sandra
goes through with her threatened
lawsuit. things will be worse. May
be in year or so, Larry can make
a comeback" Dolefully they pre-
dicted, Maybe, never. II happens
that way sometimes"
Enraged over what she consid-
cred base treachery. she left them
and went to plead with Carruthers.
He denied her with words that
cut. You're insane, child! l had
been considering Larry, but not
now. Steven is too upright and
honorable. Not now, Anette. Not
after what has happened"
That night she related the entire
interview to Lois Lyndon. That's
gratitude for you" The girl touched
her lips to her first after-dinner
Scotch and soda, then said, "Cri-
terion Is SO chip heavy from Lar
rvs first two pictures they should
get down on their knees to him in
stead Of kicking him around like an
old shoe. But that's the picture
business fer you. There hasn't been
anything in the papers about
snake-in-the-grass Sandra's law
suit for several issues, so perhaps
they did kick through with that on
the Q. T.. but, heck, they can az
ford 1t out Of the Drake-Peyton
profits, Anette." She said abruptly.
why do you let them keep you
out OF the hospital
Her hostess was walking back
and forth in front of flaming Are
place. II don't let them keep me
out. Why I feel strong enough to
beat together the heads Of nurses
and doctors and storm the place,
but II Larry doesn't want to see
me, I'd die before I'd force myself
on him." A heavy sigh shook
through her. And sometimes ]
feel as II were going to-"
You're luck to be busy" Lois
said.
Il suppose So" The dark haired
girl slumped into an easy chair.
The pleated skirt of her cleaning
lame evening gown fell in folds
about her feet and upon the floor.
But there hasn't been a single Sec
ond when l haven't hoped I'd hear
from Larry. Every time a messen-
ger walked onto the set or up to
my front door I've thought, this is
it! The same with the telephone.
But here it is New Years Eve, and
I'm alone" She began to pace
again. Surrounded by luxury, NOV
ing into a new house, even more
luxurious-Im successful. have
everything" Her fingers were
clenched about her diamond neck
lace. And yet, If ever a person was
kicked out into the cold, I'm that
person"
Lois repeated previous invita-
ton. Please, let's have Jimmy
take us somewhere to celebrate"
Anette shook her head. I'D glad
ly forgive Larry for Sandra II he
would just let me see him."
It's like Hay says" Lois stated
casually. IT'S more that Larry
doesn't want you to see him"
Catching sight of the dumbfounded
look on her hostess face, the blonde
girl continued. II told you that the
first night. You didn't even an.
swer me-"
Il guess didn't hear you. was
so dazed. But, Lois, that makes it
so different. could help him.
wouldn't mind the scars-they can
be fixed. I'd encourage him. Let's
go right over"
The telephone rang through her
words. She snatched the receiver.
Tanned, jeweled fingers trembled,
then grew still. Her answers were
crisp-toned courtesies. At the end
OF the conversation she dampened
her lips and said to Lois Lyndon.
Call Jimmy. l think a New Years
celebration is just what l need"
She dampened her lips a second
time. Larry has left the hospital.
He's not discharged. He just walked
out-they don't know where he is"
ITO BE Continued)