The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 15, 1932, Page 6

T BY HARRIET HENRY Synopsis: Venice Muir roturns from Europe with a manufac- tured ‘“past,” brilliant and sen- eational, which brings her pop- ularity in New York society. She wants to rcpay Roland Wain- wright for his former negleet, and Rollo is attracted. Drake Farrclly, however, whom Venice actually cares for, bclieves the rumers about Venice and dis- | Some one had gone off with his |sister. He was watching Venice. (Why doesn't he ask me to dance, 'she thought. She looked up into the Baron's face. “You waltz like a hero of a | Viennese operetta,” she said. After the words were out she reflected that it was a dubious compliment. Apparently he did not think so. “To dance with you is a dream,” likes them. | he murmured. Oh, my God, went her mind. Chapter 39 | Dra I mustn’t lose him. AFTER THE BALL } g e the other end of the There was a dinner of fourteen ro-m bcller, don’t you?” she man- at the Wainwright's before the ag>d. Charity Ball. i Donny Reese cut in here. Venice sat on Rollo’s right and| “And I onee thought you dull” wished with whimsical satisfaction he sighed. “What a whirl you're that Guy could see her now. At her having, Venice.” left was Baron Steinvel, New York’s; “Like a leaf in.an autumn wind latest titled darling. Hehad known |Let’s go up towards the other end Rene de Thenardier slightly andjof the room, Donny. ] think it's a read of his suicide. His attentions|little less crowded.” to Venice were marked and per—l “Right. Rollo's gardenias, me sistent. She purposely led him on, | thinks.” for the girl with the cerise nails,] “No, Wadley and Smith’s.” was on his other side. Her honeyed ' Where was Drake? There, in the tones fell on indifferent ears. The same chair. He was still watching Baron must discover why Rene de!her and she smiled at him. He ‘Thenardier had killed himself for rose. this girl with the husset hair and! *“Sorry, Donny.” He #mall, immature mouth. Her gown|Venice's arm. They were away to- of silver lame was exquisite and gether. She had nothing to say but her figure slim and lithe but he it was her first moment of real wottld hardly have expected de | happiness that evening. He danced Thenardier to be ensnared by;wen. Smooth and evenly. He such freshness. \he)d her tightly but impersonally. “I shouldn't have told mother to| “Was that your sister?” she put the Baron on your other side,”|asked. Rollo whispered to Venice. “Don’t| ‘Yes, Peggy, the older one. This let it turn your head, my preny."“is her first big party. “My head is already turned,” she| “I thought you shunned big af- smiled and forced herself to give fairs, like this?” a long look into his eyes. } “I do generally.” “Are you going.back to BEurope,! ‘“Why tonight, then?” soon again, Miss Muir?” the Baron| Rollo’s hand was was firm in his intention to focus'shoulder. touched on Drake’s B LADY with« DAST THEY ISN'T ANY WAY T'HUNT RABBITS WITHOUT A Basket Dropper ) 6 FEET, 10 INCHES ‘t{ | | T The season for selecting the tallest basketball player in the United States is on in full blast, and here’s a candidate who should settle some of the argu- ments. Donald Ward, center on the Easthampton, Mass., high school five, is six feet 10 inches tall. He cages a goal with a flick of the fingers. If he isn’t the tallest now, wait'll he reach- es college age. moment. If Cerise Nails could but see her now! She was not good enough for him when she was ac- tually Venice ‘Muir, shy and grave and suffering from the indifference tendered her. It needed a man’s death to call her to his atten- tion. “Why not?” he finally asked. His tone was irrftated and truculent. Venice completes her triumph ! with Rollo, tomorrow. Butwmi NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF i saron Stienvel was taking her away from Rollo. her interest on himself. “May I?” he asked, with a pro- ‘“I doubt it. But like all good |prietary smile. Americans, 1 hope to get to Paris| “Of course. Thank you, Venice.” when I die.” Drake was lost again, She be- Cerise nalls was pressing on the |came silent. Baron's arm. 'Venice started with| “Come along” said Rollo. “I've i} renewed picture that brought [arranged a little supper in one of back Roland Wainwright's insolent | the dinning-rooms.” kiss of a year ago. “Oh, just around the room once “Am 1 inverrupting?” she asked |more, Rollo.” Her eyes sought mad- sweetly, leaning slightly across the ly for Drake. They couldn't find “Oh, no” said the other girl,] Supper was hilarious. The Baron just as sweetly. and Rollo sparred for her attention. “I beg your pardon.” The Baron| Rollo took Venice home when turned quickly to her, the dirst gray banners of dawn #1 have a bone to pick with you,” | were flying across the sky. smiled Cerise Nails. Rollo unlocked Venice's front Venice wanted to laugh. So that|door. He went inside with her. was the way that particular girl| “What an evening,” she sighed. cousted interest. She turned back |“It's been marvelous, Rollo. But to Rollo. it’s too late for you to come in un- They reached the ball about|iess you want to wait a few min- Swelve oclock. It was a seething uters for breakfast.” s of richly groomed humanity.| “No, darling. Tonight’s my night. tantes, dowagers, married Are you going to marry me, Ven- ples, titles, roues, probably a|ice” He smiled down at her with cket or two. Venice whirled ; possession and amug self-assur- n one pair of arms to another. ance in his gaze. His golden cocks- nly she saw Drake Farrelly. comb was enhanced by the one .was dancing with a snub-nosed . lamp in the hall. His sapphire eyes | of about seventeen. Her crisp were gay and cerfain of his own hair, cut like a Velasque pic- | irresponsibility. “No, Rollo,” she said carefully. .1 “I'm not going to marry you.” “Don't ' joke, sweet.” JUNEAU FIRE DEPARTMENT | All members are urged to attend ' the opening game of the annual basketball series against the Doug- | las Firemen at the Juneau High School gymnasium Saturday even- | ing. J. A. DAVIS, —adv. Secretary. ——te——— MEN’S FURNIS1:NGS BEING CLOSED OUT All men’s furnishings in this store have been reduced to a new low-price level to make room for & complete line of juvenile and misses’ clothing which we will| THE CASH BAZAAR. carry. —adv. Escorted Gea%t. ; i | COSTUME DANCE WILL of Douglas held their annual ins- ARCTIC PLAYERS HARRY: BRANDT, Director A TWO DOLLAR HOUN' DAWG WITH A PEDIGREE AS LONG HE AIN'T SCRATCHIN' INSECTS, SUSIE! WAL, OUTSIDE WITH IT/ T DON'T WANT MY ! FURNITURE DOUGLAS BE GIVEN BY D. W. L C. ‘The members of the Douglas Island Women's Club met Wednes- day evening at the home of Mis. 1t was decided o hold the Annual Dance on Thars- day, February 4, in the Eagles' Hall. Announcement as to Drines| and costumes will be made Iater, There will be four prizes awarded. Part of the proceeds will go tothe Community library. ¢ byt An interesting paper was read by Mrs. Rose Davis, explaining Social Hygiene. Many helpful sug-' gestions were given for improving boy-girl relationships, such as the censorship of the movie films, sup- ervision of playgrounds, well-spent end at midnight today after a 30- Aside from the regular study program at the February meeting; a part of the time will be devoted to George Washington’s memory, and rollcall will be answered by quotations from his sayings. C. OF C. MEETING TONIGHT ‘A short meeting of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce has béen called for 7 o'clock this evenmg.* ‘The business of the meeting will be concluded in time to permif attendance at the basketball gameg between the Juneau and Douglas| high schools, ———-e REBEKAHS INSTALL OFFICERS| Northern Light Rebekah Lodge tallation ceremonies last evening/| tions you shall be a long as my parents Hubby Balked at 47 “Don’ts’; 0ss, 24-year-ol Some of the articles are: “That That in all our personal ntleman. ‘o move.” the command-| ou will re-| ! unpleasant | our rela-| | e That we shall live in Gloucester as! | ive there, unless business makes it imperative, Piano Recital Presented by the Pupils of the DUNNING SCHOOL OF MUSIC HAZEL JAMES FERGUSON, Instructor TONIGHT AT 8 O’CLOCK Presbyterian Church The Public Is Cordially Invited Alaska UMBE Cedar Sizingles Superior Cement Doors and Windows JUNEAU LUMBER MILLS PHONE 358 Because her husband, Albert K. Ross (inset), refused to accede to her, demand that he sign an agreement wherel commandments she outlined, Mrs. Rebecca of Teaneck, N. J., is seekin, told the court she received the inspiration for framin ments through prayer. frain from criticism of my family and from all unkind an remarks, of any nature whatsoever, he would obeg the 47, teacher, annulment of her marriage. Mrs. Ross, Elizabeth Feusi, D. D. P., conduc: ted the ceremonies inducting the following into their respective offi- ces: N. G, Nase Paul; V. G. Elsle Waldal; Secretary, Gertrude Laugh- lin; Treasurer, Carl Lindstrom; P. N. G, Sofi Johnson; Warden, Helen Curtis; Conductress, Josie Langseth; R. 8. N. C,, Anna Loken; L S N. G, Mary Holmquist; R,] S. V. G., Gertrude Jewell; L. 8. V. G., ‘Aino 'Wahto; Chaplain, Fannie ‘Wehren; I. G., Vera Mead; O. G., Hughie McRae. Delicious refreshments were ser- ved after the installation. 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