Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 55, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 July 1925 — Page 14
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CHICKIE
The Sequel to
Chickie (Helena), now 22. is the only daughter of Jonathan nnd Jennie Bryce of Indianapolis. To start life anew after her child dies and Barry Dunne, her sweeheart. Jilts to marry wealthy Ha Moore, Chickie goes to Chicago for employment. Sarah Dillon, the Abbott sisters. Amy Heaton, Stella Wilson- Mary Blake McPike. Janina Knowles and wealthy Jake Munaon are Chickie'9 h °S?mnri\ a isake. a dhlldhopd sweetheart. who still loves Chickie. accepts a position in Honolulu. Chickie refuse* the friendship of Edgar Manx, fellow boarder at Mrs. °liaisy Brack. Eloise Maxwell, Betty and Dons Ordln ana Bobby Jones work with Chickie in the office of Norn Willman. Chickie goes to his Winnetka home as companion for Barbara. his daughter. Lee. his son. loves Chickie and paints hor portrait Their sister Edith (Mrs. Dirks Potter! secretly lovee Timmy, an actor. Chickie is asked to be brines maid at the wedding of Barbara and Paul Scott,. At the rehearsal. Myra King suddenly recognizes Cnickie as the girl who came with Barry Dunne to Bess Abbott's philosophy lectures and tells Edith of Chickfe's past life. Edith orders Chickie to leave and interfere with I nils Lamarcks plan to accompany her home. , In desperation. Leo leaves when Chickie confirms the story. Edith questions Chickie and strikes her when Chickie accuses Edith of infidelity to her husband. After five days. Chickie reads of Lee’s return and that he will recover from a supposedly accidental gunshot wound. After her dismissal from the office, Chickie is undecided what to do. GO ON WITH THE STORY
By Elinors Meherln There was anew woman in charge of one of the typewriter .agencies. She asked Chickle's name In a very curt way and jabbed her glasses tightly on a long, thin nose. She went swiftly over a file: “Miss Bryce? You registered here last April?” "Yes,” “But you tgot a position through some other company? Were you discharged?” Chickie colored: “Well—yes—” “Why?” She asked this in an impersonal, businesslike manner. It struck Chickie like a -whip. She faltered: “Well —I was the newest girl there—” “Oh —I sse, and the business is slack now. Everywhere. Don’t like to discourage you, but, it’s not the best time unless you’ll* take S6O or 575—” “No. I must have SIOO at the lowest. I should get &125. In Indianapolis I earned sl4oj” “They pay more—different conditions. You have references?” “I can get them, I suppose.” “You might as well—some are particular—others not —Tv’ll phone if anything comes in. You- may have to wait.” Other girls were sitting at the typewriting practicing. They listened to this interview, yawned, went back to their practice. In the next office Chickie met the fvoman who had got her the place With Norp Willma.n The moment she saw her, Chickie realized she had made a mistake returning here. But it was too late. Mrs. Langton gave her a nod of instant recognition: “You didn't like Willman?” “Yes—well enough.’’ “I couldn't believe it when thy phoned for anew girl yesterday. You weren't discharged, were you?” “Yes.” Mrs. Langton’s large, kindly face Screwed in puzzlement. She waited. Suddenly Chickie said, “I wish to work in an office, but I was sent out to Winnetka to be secretary to Miss Willman. I didn’t like it- —” “Oh—l see—well, it’s too bad you didn't stick it out. Things are very dull now—” Chickie said quietly: “Will you phone me?” She had suddenly become restless —a fugitive longing to rush away from this strange city where she knew no one; where she walked block after block and never saw a single familiar face; seized her and with it an overpowering sense of her own futility. What wag she doing there? What good would come of all this torment and loneliness? No one cared if she got up in the morning: no one asked what hour she went to bed at night, ft she ate or went hungry was of no matter at all. She had an abrupt resentment oft her exile: of the boarding house; of Barbara Willman, lowering her head and walking away without a word; of Lee Willman trying to kill himself because of her. She was obsessed with a wish to escape. When she returned to her room there was a letter from Jonathan. It began jocosely. His letters always did. Ho! Business was great and they’d be rich ones one of these days, just you wait! But in the middle of the sect/nd page was this: “Jennie’s garden is a sight for you. She’s out there tacking up roses from morning till night. You’re the one that should wear them, Chickie girl. Now, look here; your old dad wouldn’t mind a bit if you’d surprise him one of these nights and come walking in, and I can tell you Jennie’d whack up the pies right off. What about it, Chickie girl? Your letters sound a bit off to me these last few days. Why should you take this hard way, my girl? It’s too hard for you, I think—’’ Chickie read that again and again. She bit her lips. Oh—she had let. them know! I-et them see what a
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weak, poor 'thing her spirit was! Go back now— No —she never would—not yet, anyway! She clasped her hands — holding herself quiet—holding herself calm. Never hurt Jonathan with another fall: ' And the next day she went to the other employment agencies and gave her name. But a week passed and no calls came* for her. Sometimes she thought: “What shall I do if this keeps up? It may last through till the winter —’’ One afternoon, when it was nearing 5, Mrs. Janis knocked at her door. "There is a gentleman below who wishes to see you.” “Did he give his name?” "No—l didn’t ask.” When Chickie entered the boarding house parlor. Miss Cheesman was sitting in a corner talking to a visitor. And standing In the center of the room, bowing, was Luis Lamarck. \ The color swept in a flame to Chickle's face. Lamarck’s sleek eyes smiled knowingly. He-said In a soft, urrlng tone, “I hope I don’t recall unpleasant memories.” Chickie answered with a touch of fire, aware that the man knew, “I regret, Mr. Lamarck, to inform you that you, do!” He glanced to the corner where the two women were speaking. “Let us go outside my dear Miss Bryce. I, wish to speak to you. I shouldn’t care to have anyone overhear.” CHAPTER XXVII. Lamarck’s Offer | HICKIE looked into the eyes f | of Luis Lamarck. For a fuil 1 second her voice failed. The walls of the room crowded about her. He smiled. The tenderness of it sickened her. “Can you jiot speak here, Mr. Lamarck?” “I have the car at the door, Miss Bryce, and it is a most beautiful afternoon.” He glanced again meaningly to the comer. Chickie was aware of Miss Cheesman sitting very erect, her round eyes dewy and shining. Miss Cheesman was romantic. The sight of a good-looking man awakened gentle, pastel dreams of a beautiful lost love that had been hers. She had now a remote air, but her nostrils quivered. Her visitor was frankly straining forward. Chickie said, at once angry and alarmed: “I’m sorry, Mr. Lamarck. I have an engagement.” He was insistent: “Just for a few moments, my dear Miss Bryce. I have quite an important message. Os course, if you like, I can state it here—just as you say—” Chickie had no way of meeting the courtly manner with its subtle insinuations. Almost at the point of tears she went out of the room. Behind her own door she stood, hesitant and trembling, like one that is hunted, uncertain which way to turn. What did Luis Lamarck want? Why was he here? She remembered the sleek gentleness of his eyes the night Edith had
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escorted her from the Willman home. She felt his hand pressing warmly on hers. He knew —knew everything, perhaps. What messaage could he have for her? From Lee Willman? From Barbara? They had no wdrd she wished to hear. For himself? She walked to the bureau, suddenly deciding to remain in her room, leaving him standing there In the middle of the parlor. He had no right visiting her. She listened, wondering how long he would wait. There was a picture of Jonathan on a small easel against the mirror. The big, noble eyes stared at her. She took it abruptly and turned the face down. A door banged, then the silence thickened. It and the heaving of her pulses made her uneasy. But more than anything else it was Jonathan’s picture upside down like that. Weak, evasive thing she was doing? Why should she fear Luis Lamarck? Let him see her terror? Let him know that he could drive her into a panic? With a little run she went to the closet, grabbed her hat from the shelf. As she came down the stairs, Luis met her. He clasped her arm. She looked straight before her, biting her lips. When they reached the machine, she said abruptly: “What is your message?” The velvet brown eyes reproved: “Why so hasty, Miss Bryce?” He opened the door of his car, a long bodied roadster, leaning over to help her in. She tapped her foot: “No, I am not riding with you, Mr. Lamarck. I told you I have another engagement. But you may speak now. No one will overhear.” A momentary spark flashed in the soft eyes, but he said in the warm, husky voice: “That’s not very kind, Miss Bryce.” She gave no answer, but waited. He became persuasive, then the hand on her arm clasped and unclasped gently. “Do you exactly fancy standing at a curb, Miss Bryce? I can not explain my mission in a moment. Get in—do—we shall only ride for half an hour.” Chickie said only: “If you wish to speak to me, Mr. Lamarck, then do so—otherwise, I shall go in.” Each moment that the man’s soft glance went over her Chickie found it harder to stand there. She looked down at the gravel, scraping it with her toe. It was after 5. Boarders were, returning for dinner. Each one paused; shot furtive, curious glances at the two of them. Luis gave his bold, purring laugh, squeezing her arm a little: “No, really, Miss Bryce—are you afraid of being kidnaped?” She drew from him with a flash of anger: “Good evening, Mr. Lamarck!” He stared dumbfounded, swept his hat low and got into the car. Erect but ..shaking, Chickie walked up the steps. The moment she was behind the door she dashed—her eyes blinding. She was spent; her thoughts whirled. The amazement on his face as she brushed from him daunted her. Why had she done that? Because he had temporized? Because he had tried persuasion? She was unable to answer, yet she felt justified. On the following afternoon a letter came. It was fiom him. “My Dear Misp Bryce: “Perhaps I should have better understood your mood last evening. Will you pardon my thickness? But I had no idea you were so opposed to trifling nor that you were so earnest In your refusal. I admit that I arq very much prejudiced in my own favor as I was extremely eager for the pleasure of a ride with you. From our first meeting I have wished for further acquaintance. I did, however, have a message and trust you will not misinterpret my motives. I am aware that you are no longer working for your former employer and also that business is dull at present. I heard of a first class position with a good salary and easy hours and thought you might
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be interested. It is with George Edgeman, attorney for the Orange Growers. You would have a salary to start with about $l5O, I’m not sure. If you are interested, you might call on him. I am enclosing his card. “May I see you sometime, Miss Bryce? Perhaps we could go to dinner. Your pleasure is mine. “Very sincerely, “LUIS LAMARCK.” Chickie read this several times. She could find nothing insinuating, nothing to justify the erratic anger that had swept her at their meeting. He might not even know; might have no vicious thought at all. She remembered how hotly she had suspected Jake in their first meetings; how fearful she was of his attentions. And that day after her flight in Indianapolis when he had met her in the rain, forcing her Into the machine, even forcing her to dinner with him, how wildly excited she had been! Lamarck might have a passing interest; might even wish to help her. She wrote a formal note of thanks, put George Edgeman’s card in her drawer. But she did not call on him. 1 Yet a week passed and still, she had but two offers of work. Both were at salaries of $75. She sat in her room, waiting for the telephone to ring. She used to open her window and read there. Sometimes she watched the woman next door hanging out clothes She jabbed in the clothespins as though she hated them. Other times two children, a boy and a girl, climbed on a seesaw. They had a white cat and they made the poor thing stand 1 in the middle, tying her there with a rope. Chickie gazed at them idly as though from the balcony of another world. One morning, sitting so, she became aware of her isolation; her utter lassitude. It had stolen on her so gradually she was beaten without knowing It. (To Be Continued) (Copyright. King Feature Syndicate)
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