Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1928, Page 33

Bichard Ross returns to New' York after an absence of six years in the jungles of South America. Anne Lovelace, whom he last saw as a sweet, wholesome girl of 16, has remained his ideal. though they have not written to each other. Dick sperds his first evening after landing with Bob West. a college chum. At a restau- Tant they see Anne. now the last word jn_sophistication. Diek and his friend join Anne's party and spend what is for Richard & fast and furious evening. He away to France. & auiet. unspoiled girl 1 will marry her.” he f deserts Anne’s party vhen 1 airly shouts, and star) INSTALLMENT IL (Continued from NNE LOVELACE lay half| awake, trying to recall what | it was that she must do to- | day. some really important thing. so important that for half an hour, when she had really wanted to go back to sleep, she had been unable to do so. She stirred, | opened her eyes, shut them again be- | cause her head ached, and then rang | for Tony, the maid. | Tony came in discreetly and raised | the blinds, letting in the warm Sum- mer sun. “What time is it, Tony?” Anne asked crossly. “Pull that last blind down again; can’t you see the sun is right in my eyes? Any letters?” “It is 10:30, Mademoiselle,” Tony ®id softly. “I will bring your letters.” As Tony left the room Anne re- membered the Important things she must do. She must get hold of Rich- ard Ross and have him out to the house for a week. She relaxed in bed, thinking of Richard, recalling all she knew of him. He was rich. family. His parents had been friends of her parents and had died in some tragic way, together, the details es- caped Anne, but she was sure Richard was an orphan. He had gone off six years before on this queer expedition to South America and every one had forgotten him. But here he was back again, providentially, for Anne needed just such a husband, rich, well con- nected, socially eligible. She looked through her letters, then handed them back to Tony. “Noth- ing important,” she said. “Get out all my simple clothes, sport things, anything that makes me look girlish, Tony. I'm going to have a pure young man out here to stay a few days. Tony vanished and Anne reached for the telephone beside her bed. Wait. She did not really know how to reach Dick. She called Bob West. Bob would bs sure to know; he always knew everything. “This is Anne, Bob—how's the old he.g‘:'l thank: . irly woozy, anks ‘What's up?” “I want to get Dick Ross; where's taying?” “He's slaying out on v He was of a good to you “I'm hot, Anne. Honest. The poor old boy was so upset by what he saw In New York the 24 hours he was here that he cut away this morning, bound for Europe, to find some of the ‘old dignity of living,’ to quote his parting words.” “Well, Il be damned!” Then, *Thanks, Bob. Sorry to have both- you. “No bother, Anne. Too bad we gv& him such a strong dose last night. e was really shocked. Too bad he left like he did. I have a fancy he was looking for a wife, too. He——" But he got no. farther, for Anne banged the receiver up shortly. She stared angrily ahead, gripping the telephone. '“What a fool I was!” she whispered to herself. “I might have-known that any man who would bury ‘himself in South America for six years would be a prude about a party 9% OFF R ]E“B; B RO \\\\\. NN N\ =4 N STAR, WASHINGTON, ol “This is Anne, Bob—How's the old head?” like last night's. If I had played it differently we might have made a go| of it. She sighed and sank back In her pillows. slippier and harder year. Her family expected her to marry. And there was no one about just now whom they could possibly approve. Anne decided to find out where Dick had gone in Europe. A chance meet- ing over there, the long boat trip back. Miracles might be worked with a man who had been away from the lure of women for six years. Anne considered. No, she would not call Bob West again.. He would sus- pect something. Besides, she had been rather rude to him. She tele- phoned various steamship companies and learned the name of the boat on which Dick had sailed. At dinner that night she announced to her family that she was sailing the last of the week. “Where to?” inquired a younger brother casually. “Cherbourg and other ports of call,” she answered. “Paris later, I suppose,” her father added. “By all means.” “Your clothes allowance is pretty low,” her mother observed. “And you needn't This from her father. “You've had your share for four years now. Betty comes out this Fall and you'll have to take a back seat for little sister's sake. Anne looked angry. But she knew to Men like Richard Ross grew | catch every | Anne had been out four years. | | ask for more.” | | briefly. the justice that lay behind her father's decree. “I'm going hunting,” she said “Hunting!” the family united in the exclamation. “Yep. Man hunting.” The family was silent, skeptically so, Anne felt. They had sent her on man-hunting expeditions before and she had bagged no game. The pause was awkward. Anne broke it by say- ing, “Mind if I take Tony?" Tony served all three of the Love- lace women as personal maid, Anne, her mother and the sub-deb sister. “If you can be sure of having her back here by the first of October,” Mrs. Lovelace answered. “I'll be back home with a new French maid of my own, plus a hus- band or two, by that time,” Anne answered airily. But beneath her flippancy the fam- ily felt a note of dead earnestness. So they made no objection to her plans. Later that evening Mrs. Love- lace went into the library, where her husband was resting. “I found this just now on the floor beside Anne's telephone,” she said, showing her husband a slip of paper. On it in Anne’s handwriting were the words, “Richard Ross, the France, sailed at noon.” Three days later Anne sailed. She had her plan well in mind now. She would cultivate the afr that would most please Richard. She would con~ trive their meeting so it would seem an accident. She would tell him ‘that | a month—a year, D. C., DECEMBER 9, 1928—PART ¥. 33 last wild party had, been her fling be- fore runnE\‘z y from it all. Meantime t] was no immediate nezd for reform. She flirted with all the young men on the boat and lost more money than she could afford at bridge. ‘Tony suffered for Anne's losses and haif made up her mind to stay in her native France once they were landed. The last day of her voyage Anne stood on deck watching for the first glimpse ot the French shore. Her arm | was linked in that of a gay young| actor, making his first crossing. “Of course, you are meeting friends over there,” he said. “May I call? Will you tell me where you are stay- ing?” Eine moved a little impatiently. She did not want her movements hampered. “I'm not at all sure of my plans,” she said. “I am really coming for a rest. I'm not even shopping this trip. Tell me where you will be staying and if I find time I'll drop you a note to call.” Disembarked, Anne asked at the dock office for a list of the destina- tions of the France passengers. Rich- ard, she learned, had gone to a quiet hotel, directly from the boat. She felt a sense of relief. With Tony to help make the ar- rangements, Anne registered at a_mod- est pension near Richard’s hotel and began her campaign. Early the next afternoon, dressed quietly, in a walking costume all of white, a large hat casting a becoming shade over her face, she walked over to Richard's hotel. She strolled past, searching for some sight of him that might make a chance meeting possi- ble. There was no sign of him and she finally chose frankness as her best course. She would go in and inquire for him, leave her card if he were out, tell him she had learned from a mutual acquaintance where he was stopping, throw herself on his mercy for companionship. The proprictor was sitting at the desk. He rose and bowed to Anne. They spoke in French, Anne halting- ly, he with great fluency and many gestures. “I wish to see M. Ross, an Ameri- can, stopping here,” Anne said. “M. ? Ah, the distinguished American. But he is not here.” “Well, I'll just leave a card, then— will you make sure he gets it? I ;‘v‘ant to write a message on it for “Ah, but mademoiselle, it may be days before I can deliver it. The worthy young man, not expecting so charming a visilor, has departed for the interior.” “Gone away—what do you mean— for_good?” The proprietor shrugged. “That I cannot say. We hold here. his lug- gage. He has been gone four days. It may be he will return in a week— I am sure he would return at once if he knew mademoi- selle wished to see him. “Are you holding his room?” Anne demanded. “Yes, mademoiselle. I could accom- modate you, perhaps, by agreeing to notify you of his return?” Anne %:ve him some money. “If you will 8o kind.” “And mademoiselle will be waiting. Paris is gay. You will not be lonely, mademoiselle.” Anne thanked him, then: “If you get word from him that he is com- ing back will you let me know that, “Most assuredly.” Anne notified the young actor and filled In her time of waiting by rush- ing around with him. Days passed. She did not like to call again at the hotel. She was sure they would let her know when Richard was expected. Two weeks went by and Anne began to despair. Then one morning there came a note from the proprietor. Anne could not read his French. She called Tony. “What does this say, Tony?” Tony wrinkled her brows and then translated: “It says, ‘Respected made- moiselle: The gentleman for whom you inquired, M. Richard Ross, has now returned. He arrived this morn- REMOVAL SALE “In the Interest of Economy”’ 3:% OFF A Wonderful Buying Opportunity Occurring at This Time. On December 31st we are closing our store at 8th and Penna. Avenue S. E. and consolidating the good will and accounts with our store at 8th and E Sts. N. W. Eighteen days remain in which to materially reduce our tremendous stocks prior to this con- solidation. BUY NOW, SAVE, in this great event. Two Big Stores complete with furniture, rugs and novelties of quality and class are being offered at unheard-of low prices. If you buy here you can possibly buy three gifts for what you would ordinarily pay for one. You may open a new account or add to your present account at either store . . . after we close the Southeast store all accounts will be carried by our store at 8th and E Sts. N. W. Come in, NOW, and reap some of the benefits afforded by this sale. Living Room, Dining' Room, Bedroom Suites, Cogswell Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Smoking Cabinets, Rugs, Kitchen Cabinets, Spinet Desks, Wall Desks, Gov. Winthrop Desks, Magazine Racks, Boudoir Chairs, Da- Beds, Dressers, Breakfast Suites, Fiber Suites, Lamps, etc Included in This Big Sacrifice Price Sale Even Though You Choose to Pay a Dollar or Two a Week— There Is No Extra Charge Made on Big Reduction Prices . etc. ENTIRE TOY DEPARTMENT FUR 8%&E St~ Southeast Store Open Until 9 o’Clock Saturday Night TURE CO. N 8¢ Pa. Ave. SE. 0% ing, bringing with him his bride, Mme. Ross'.” “His bride!” Anne grabbed the note. “You didn't read it ht. It's all some stupid joke. Read it again and don't make such blunders.” But_the faithful Tony could read the mbte no other way. Anne pored over it herself. There could be no mistake, “bringing with him his bride, Mme. Ross.” Anne sat a long time thinking. Then she sang for Tony and com- manded her to lay out her most elab- orate afternoon dresses. She chose one of cream lace over pale-green silk. Hat, shoes, gloves, a careful toilette in every detail. She would go and inspect her rival. Marriages couid %2 unmade as well as made these da; (To Be Continued.) Waiting in Vain. From the Chicago Daily News One evening after 5-year-old Bobby had been put to bed there came sounds | of wailing from his room, and Mary, the | maid, was sent to soothe him. Soon the crying broke out again with renewed vigor, and father went upstairs. “What’s all this noise about, you young rascal?” “Well, Mary said if I kept on crying | a great big mouse with big green eyes | would come and sit on the end of my | bed'. 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