The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-05-05
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-. by Wofkins {. WRIGHT

just because you're worried or
something"
Worried Why should I be
worried?"
you tell me-"
"Pve been rehearsing for hours
and hours" said Kathleen. "And
| SIMPLY want to sit quietly-and
think"
f. about your part?"
7 Jertalnly. What else is there ]
icould be thinking about?"
l. Paul Pennell = perhaps Joe
leaned forward. Thereswas tense
expression upon his face. Are
you falling in love with him?"
stop asking infantile ques-
"And you stop being evasive."
said Joe. He forgot Uncle Franks
advice to go easy with Kathleen.
He was upset. He was angry.
AFTER all, if you are falling in
love with another man, I have a
right to know. I don't want il
sprung on me out of the blue"
Kathleen softened. 81 reckon
you're right. Joe. Forgive me for
being so touchy and jumpy, as
you put it. I have had a lot on
my mind" She gazed across to
where a bowl of roses stood upon
the sideboard. "You ask if I'm
falling in love with Paul. That's
hard to answer. / mean, all that
he stands for-his theatrical back
ground. his charm and his poise-
all appeal to me. We like the same
things, dream the same dreams,
and-well, l might fall in love
with him" - yiie@ 3. $3.50.
an other Words" said Joe, "all
you need is a little push"
There you CO." said Kathleen.
Acting mean!s Is hnEi
Joe ignored the accusation. SIS
he falling in love with your"
| Blow For Joe
KATHLEEN looked up, Her
IN gaze was steady as she faced
Joe. Eyes, think he is" she con-
fessed. you might as well have
a direct answer. since you asked
point blank question. He says
a lot of things that have double
meanings: / mean, he seems to
want to declare his love for me.
but hesitates."
Waiting to see whether you
ruin his scene or not?"
THAT" said Kathleen, ''is q
downright catty remark"
| Sorry. / sort of feel catty when
l discuss Paul Pennell."
| Kathleen pushed aside her
plate. She rested her elbows upon
the table, and looked Joe straight
in the eye.
1--WE might as well have a show
down right here and now, Joe, "
she said.
"A showdown about what?"
| "About us"
"And Paul."
"Yes-and Paul"
"Okay." agreed Joe. "Only don't
let's start throwing things. Too
many fragile pieces around"
"This is no time for would-be
funny remarks" said Kathleen.
"Pm serious, and I want you &c
be-"
"Okay, I'm serious"
Kathleen was thoughtful a mo-
ment. about Paul and me falling
in love-" she went on presently.
There's no reason why we
shouldn't" u :, -
mo reason at ALL said, Joe.
except that you've been loving
me for years"
THAT" said Kathleen. twas
just one of those things" She
waved Joe to silence. paul has
talked to me about having his
1 own stock company some day.
and about how nice it would be
to have a talented wife for his
leading lady"
Meaning your"
Keep quiet" said Kathleen.
And l agree with him. A man
and a woman who are interested
in the theatre-as Paul and / are
Ought to build up fine life to-
gether."
"Yes'm." said Joe. go on-tell
me ALL"
| "And the more / think about
it." continued Kathleen, "the
more certain I am that if Paul
should ever come to the point of
declaring his love, asking me to
marry him, I'll give it serious con-
sideration."
To be continued