Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, January 21, 1929, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE SIX THE CAPITAL JOURNAL. SALEM. OREGON MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1929 THE LUCKIEST LADY XX WK DO NT UNDERSTAND" i specialist. Merer fi That ni lata on Saturday nlnht. Ufa before, and all her iter the had returned from danee and dinner at one of the newest night-clubs. The Little Flapper had cone to her room, and Mama was sitting by the fireside. sun in her evening wraps. Paget figeted about, conscious that In some Inexplicable way he was out of lavor, and jvt entirely at a loss to know how to account for It He looked at Mama from time to time in boyish perplexity, then suddenly he crossed the room to her. "You're tired. Let me take your cloak.' But instead of taking It frcm her he encircled her with his arms. What's the matter, my darling?" To his amazement she started up, breaking away from him, the soft' fur cloak slipping from her shoul ders to the lloor between tliem. There was a wild look In her eyes, and her breath came fast as If she were frightened or hurt "Don't don't touch mel" she said sharply. "Oh, It you would only go away and leave mel" Her nerves were at snapplng point; the evening had been one long torment She bad avoided Hubbard delib erately; she had refused to dance with him, and when be had asked Why she had answered flippantly: "Well, I've got to get used to be ing without you, so I may as well begin now." She had to be cruel to bide her pain; In some strange way It help ed her to know she was hurting him. But when he had gone, the pendulum swung the other way. Another evening bad slipped through her hands, and she had not tried to hold It or nuke the most of the little It altered her. Coming home in the car she had pleaded a headache and let the Little Flppaer talk to George Paget She had set huddled Into her cor ner, ber hands clenched and her eyes shut tightly. "Only three more days I Only three more days!" Every movement of the car, every purring sound of Its engine, had seemed to sing the same song. "Only three more daysl Only three more days" The boat sailed on Wednesday, and then that was all I She could see nothing beyond. But the touch of her husband's gentle hands had seemed to break down the iron hand with which she had bound herself; It was as If he had cut the taut string of her nerves, allowing them to vibrate In about nothing this time. I was hist talking to about Martin told her I didst like tht fellow, and she got peal uveiy angry, oon tenet-know r sighed heavily and moved his long legs Into an easier position. you like Benny Martin?" he de manded. "Not particularly." Paget looked pleased. "Olad to hear it Chap's all right. I never minded him till lately, but he does hang about round Mama so. Not that I'm suggesting any thing against her; don't think that but of course, I know you won' but between you and me and the gatepost I believe the blackguard rather prides himself that she oh, you know what I mean. "Yes." Hubbard pushed his plate away, -oo on." he said hardily, Nothing more to say," Paget admitted. "I Just told her I didn1 want him about the place so much, and I don't I 1 11 break the head any man who comes hanging round my wiier He brought his fist down heavily on the table. "You' do the same, wouldn't you, if Mama was your wife eh, what?" he de manded. Hubbard smiled faintly. "Yes." "Well, there you are. then I1 Paget said contentedly. He leaned back more comfortably In his chair, "That was all that happened, and Mama fainted " "Over-tired. Too many late nlghta" "I know. That's what I think. Paget let his monocle fall with an agitated click. "Queer part of It she. turned round on me. That' what I cant understand. It hurt, can tell you. we've always been happy together never a word or muumerstandmg. It hurt, I can tell you." he repeated, his handsome face flushed at the memory of the look In Mama's eyes. "If I thought there was anything between Mama and the scoundrel Martin" "George, for heaven's sake " With an effort Paget controlled nimseu. "Sorry. All rot, of course. Mar- na's the best woman In the world. but women do like Martin, confound mm l look at the women he' boasted about' "Not women like like vour wife "I know. Forget I said that will you, am ennpr ox course." The dining-room was emntv save lor uie two men and a waiter awav at me rar eng. and Hubbard laid nis nana on Ms friend's arm. We men don't understand worn- so and scream without control of any ?" P"aDJ.", M with an ef sort She stood looking at him with wild eyes, ahrivering and shaking. like an animal who fears the whip. "Good heavens. Mama!" Paget was frightened and anger ed. She looked at him almost as If she hated him; she had sprung away from his caresses as If they were loathsome to her. With a great effort Mama pulled herself together; she tried to laugh With shaking hands she pushed the hair back from ber forehead. "It's only oh. It's only" she began with white Ups. Then the terrible feeling of collapse con quered her, and she would have fallen but for Patret's arms. He laid her down on the bed and rushed to the Little Flapper's room. "Mama's ill faintl Come quick ly. Biddy!" Biddy was standing at the look ing-glass, brushing her short, soft hair. She had slipped out of her irock. and looked very little and childish in h?r short petticoat and tiny bodice, with its ribbon shoul der-straps, but there was motherly tenderness and understanding In her eyes as she pushed Paget un ceremoniously aside and fled to . Mama. "Get water quick! And brandy. No, we don't want a doctor, and we don't want any of the others pok ing round." But Marna was only unconscious lor a few minutes. Before George Paget was back again she had opened nor eyes and was trying to sit up. ' "It's all right, darling." Blrltly was smoothing her hair and hold ing her hand. "You fainted. You're tired out of course. It's all right." "Don't leave me, Biddy. I only want you. Don't leave me." "I won't Not for a single min ute. I promise." The Little Flap per stood her ground stoutly against Oeorge when he returned. "I'm going to stay with her. You must go and sleep In the dressing room tonight." He stared down at her, fright ened and angry, a brandy decanter In one hand and a lug of water In the other. "It you think I'm going to be ordered out of my own room by you, you're mistaken I" he blustered. "Mama would rather have mt with her than you wouldn't you, Mar na?" "Dont worry her. She's not well enough to be worried," Biddy im mediately implored. Marna turned her face Into the pillow and began to sob. "Marna" The Little Flapper took Paget forcibly by the arm and dragged Mm out of the room, shutting the tloor firmly upon him. - "Don't be so selfish I" she said. But the tears were running down her (ace as she came back to Mar na. Selfish! How could sh have been so cruel? He had never been self ish In all his life; he hardly knew the meaning of the word. But, for once In his life Oeorge Paget waa offended. He tot up arty the next morning, and, with out waiting to see his wife, be went round to the hotel where Hugh Hubbard waa staying. Hubbard waa m and breakfasting In the dining room and Paget sat down beside htm at the table and began to enfold his troubles. "Mama waa 111 when we got home last night Fainted the same sort of faint as before. You re amembcr h? The night row none, vasal It? Well, aha faint ed an la. I tell yon, I doat like; the took of ft fks'H have to see a fort "We've lust got to be kind and humor them" His voice broke. Kind! What a Door, made- quate word for all he longed to do! "I know." Paget softened at once. That's it We Just don't under stand em," "Take her away for a holiday. sue likes traveling." Every word was a growing difficulty to Hub- WTO. Paget' handsome face brlght- cnea. -Kippur idea! Did her a lot of good before when she was 111. Took her to the South of France then. Wonder where she'd like to go this "WeD, there are heaps of places otm amaa v seen. "I know! Well take a trip out w oiuuignai to see you. Hubbard made a convulsive move. ment knocking over the cup at his elbow, and In the following excite ment the suggestion was left unan swered. But the Idea stayed In Pa get s mmo. Me thought It a most excellent plan. (To be continued) PAJAMA PARTY IS GIVEN AFTER SHOW Mill City. After a theater party Friday evening several girls Gather ed 'or a pajama party at the home or Miss Merle Chestnut The even ing was spent with games, stunts and dancing. 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