PAGE 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. Refreshments were
served at 1 o'clock after which the
giria retired and after chattering
im KMfgung until o o ciock dough
nuts and water was Dassed. After a
few hours of slumber breakfast was
served by Mrs. Chesnut at
o'clock.
Those present were the Misses
Else Plambeck, Margaret Bodlcker,
Mar)orle Bumpier. Maxlne Jewel.
Meldon Raines, Marian Allen and
Merle Cheanut
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