The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-09

She was startled when Fred
West spoke to her. And she was
not pleased.
What goes?" Fred West in
CURED. Il have some weird
memory that this was supposed
10 be a celebration"
ION, Fred" she said. you
startled me-"
Happy indeed to learn I can
make some sort of impression
on you"
Vaughan Dunbar was stand
ing Il really did not mean to
monopolize Miss Merriwether.'
Fred looked at him. The look
was not that of friend. Fred
said TO Cynthia, Colonel Merri-
wether would like to see Mr.
Dunbar. Something about get
ting the lowdown on the Euro
pean situation"
They walked toward the
house, and Vaughan Dunbar sal
down beside Colonel Merri-
wethers desk, and lighted one
of the Colonels cigars, and Fred
took not altogether willing
Cynthia off to the dance floor.
The musicians had warmed by
now and were giving out more
lively tunes, and the wine had
soWn the seeds of merriment.
For something beyond an
hour, Vaughan Dunbar convers-
ed with Colonel Merriwether,
as others of the guests came in
and listened a while and moved
out again-telling the tale of
European anguish: of yelled
hopes in Vichy and Norway and
Holland, of fear in the lands
whose cities bear such queer and
juicy names, of incredible
strength in Germany and in
credible valor in England.
But despite the fact that GER
tain of the guests found seats
and remained in the library,
there was no general discussion.
For that was not the manner of
the Colonel's library at Stone
House.
Toward midnight, Vaughan
Dunbar rose to go, and Penny
Hunter (who saw this happen)
told Mitchell Grace to fetch
Cynthia cher word being prom
to- and Cynthia came hurry
ing.
But Mr.. Dunbar will stay
with us-mustn't he, Colonel?"
COLONEL"
But before the Colonel could
give his measured answer, Dun
bar fastened to say that he
could not think of remaining as
house guest. Delightful hospi-
tally, profoundly appreciated
but he had his quarters in the
city and certain work which
would. :.
Then you will come back
very soon?' a most disappointed
Cynthia answered. And Col
onel Merriwether spoke also,
saying that he would be CRATE
full for further opportunity to
share Mr.. Dunbar's company
and to receive more enlighten-
ment upon the confused events
that DR.. Duncan was
more than welcome to make
himself at home at Stone
House.
"You are most kind" said
Dunbar. He seemed,
for an astonishing moment, to
be confused, or taken aback.
But that was for only the most
fleeing breath of time.
IF you like any sort of riding,
rext time you come, were
fresh in with the horses" Gym
thia said.
Dunbar said, without smiling,
Il am afraid l should cut rath-
er sorry figure. My early edu-
cation was neglected in that dl-
rection.'
But we shall expect you
back again.
"Delighted-if I may. You
have been so very kind, Miss
Even creditor, if he's Bill
pal, is a friend around
here"
Then I am happy TO believe
that Bills debtors are welcome
also"
Sunday is the polo final.
You'll be with us then-and no
arguments. Please
Il will be most happy
Cynthia walked with him 70
his car, which stood in the drive
way. She shook hands with
him and thanked him for coming
with such wonderful news of
Bill Stewart. He said that he