The Lincoln times., 1945-01-29

kept grip on his arm.
From Barbara's viewpoint there
was only one cloud on the horizon of
her honeymoon and that was Tony's
carelessness with money.
"But, Tony" she protested when
he brought her an exquisite pair of
blue bedroom slippers with tall sill
yer heels, 81 don't need them. have
new pair, bought for the occasion" ."
Tony's eager face fell. Don't you
like them?"
They're perfectly beautiful" she
stammered. "I'm crazy about them.
Only-only I'm afraid they were
terribly expensive"
Tony grinned and chucked her un-
der the chin. 80 that's what's worry
ing you," he said indulgently. "For-
get it, sugar, expenses don't bother
me-"
Tony had taken a suite at the ho-
tel and it was one of the most expen-
sive hotels at the resort. Barbara
hated to think of what it was cost
ing and she was afraid to ask. 1t was
true that the rooms were beautiful,
and it was nice having most of their
meals upstairs. She loved the little
table set for two in the living room
with Tony reaching across ever so
often to kiss her.
"But can we afford to keep eating
up here?" she asked Tony. Il mean,
isn't there an extra charge for room
service ?"
"Sure," said Tony, rumpling her
hair, "but what the heck? This is
our one and only honeymoon, sugar.
Sc far as I'm concerned, the sky's
the limit"
1t was a gorgeous day. The sun
was warm, but there was brisk
breeze off the water. No one came
near them on the beach. Tony was
DOING, his head in her lap. If only
we can hold our happiness, Tony,
whispered Barbara. "If only it does
not fly away!"
He took her hand, kissed the palm,
and closed her fingers tightly upon
the kiss. "And they lived happily
ever afterward," he said.
'1'm afraid Pm little possessive,"
faltered Barbara. "You know, sort OF
Jealous of-of other people. But III
try to get over it, honestly, Tony"
Sure" said Tony, land I'll try to
develop some sense of responsibility
because you like guy to be practl-
cal, don't you kid?"
Barbara flushed. 81 like you."
Tony laughed. Better than Mar
tin Flagg?"
Worlds better!"
"That's my girl" murmured Tony,
pouring a stream Of sand through ner
fingers. But just the same, you wish
I was more like Martin in some
ways"
81 don't wish you were like anyone
except yourself!" she cried loyalty
"And so far as Martin Flagg is con-
cerned, hope never set eye. on him
again." ,,
"Attagirl!" murmured Tony. THAT
fellow could get in my hair without
half trying"
Barbara rested her cheek against
his. "Don't worry" she whispered
"On our golden wedding anniversary
l suspect I'll be as madly in love with
you as l am today"
"Me too," said Tony.
It was little past the dinner hour
when they returned to the hotei
Twilight had fallen and, clinging to
Tony's arm, Barbara thought the
world was a beautiful place, more
beautiful than she had dreamed
Then they stepped into the lobby and
a group of people were having cock,
tails in the lounge spied them and
descended upon them like a swarm
of locusts. "Tony! Where on earth
have you been?" they shouted. "w1
have been waiting hours for you and
the bride to put in an appearance.
Hank Woods looked at Barbara
and shook his head. II guess you'd
as soon see US as case of smallpox,
he said, "but the gang would come and
+ thought I might as well sign up
with the rest"
"Well, what do you know about
this?" Tony exclaimed, herding them
all into the elevator. "Come up to
the suite, bless your hearts!"
He ushered them in with BEAM
ing smile. He went to the telephone
and ordered cocktails and hors d'oeu-
vres. He clapped Hank on the back
and when Wanda insisted on kissing
him Tony did not appear to mind.
Corine was there, too, and another
woman whom Barbara had not met
before, but Tony acted terribly
pleased to see her. where in the
world did You come from, Gloria ~
he demanded. "And how did you get
in with this bunch of cutthroats 7"
Gloria Havener smiled. She had a
superb figure as Barbara noted in
stantly, gorgeous red hair and creamy
skin. She was exquisitely dressed.
She definitely looked as if she had
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