Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 80, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 August 1925 — Page 20

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CHICKIE

The Sequel to

Chickie (Helena) is the only daughter of Jonathan and Jennie Bryce of Jndianarolis. To start .iie anew alter her child dies and Barry Dunne her sweetheart, jilts her to marry wealthy Ila Moore. Chickie tjoes to Chicago for employment. Sarah Dillon, the Abbott sisters, Amy Heaton. Stella Wilson. Mary Blake MePike. Janina Knowles and wealthy Jake Munson are Chickie's home-town friends. ' •Jimmie Biake, a chi'.dhood sweetheart, who still loves Chickie, accepts a position in Honolulu. . Chickie goes to the home of her employer. Norp Willman. as companion for his daughter Barbara. Lee, his son. loves Chiekie. Myra, King recognizes Chickie and tells their sister EOith Die. Dirks Potter) of h r past life. Edith orders Chickie to leave and Lee attempts suicide when Chickie confirms the storv. Chickie returns home with her parents and begins training as a nurse. Jake gives Chickie time to consider his proposal of marriage. Kenneth Harmon, young interne, discards his fiancee. Edith Underwood, for Chickie. . _ When Miss Simonds, through Edith, Hearns of Chickie’s past life, she promptly expels her. but because of Dr. David Ramnt Chickie i3 cordially received at another hospital by Mrs. Ellis. Elizabeth Pruett. Chickie’s new roommate, ts grave and precise. At a concert with Dr. Kamra, Chickie again meets Barry and his wife, whom Dr. David knows. GO ON WITH THE STORV By Elinorc Meherin Then she wondered why Ila Moore had seemed so astonished. Was it just at the meeting? Or was it because Chickie and David were together? Helena Bryce, perhaps, had no right in such brilliant company. Chickie sat down at the edge of her bed and considered this. She remembered her first meeting with him in the hospital thp-' day of the blood transfusion; "and he had worked with that swiftness; that surety like an inspired machine. Then there was the time he had to amputate the hand of that little boy. How he had fought to save it—how he had come in the middle of the night to visit the youngster— The compassion in his face when he tuyned and told Beth Daniels her baby was gone. Oh—the winning tenderness when he pushed Chickie aside and finished the dressing himself. How had it happened that she, Chickie, had crossed into the life of this lofty, noble fellow; how had it come that he noticed her —even seemed to like her? To think her deep—even worth asking an opinion at times? And haw was it that now she was no longer intimidated by him? That she was so delightfully and warmly at ease—that her heart had sung when he put his arm about her because she was so cold? Perhaps because he had a way of mocking her; because, he could laugh so much or perhaps because of the habit his eyes had of glinting at some uproarious and utterly wicked joke. Nearly a year and a quarter since the spring day they had driven down to Stanford to the track ten months they had been going to these concerts — Well —she had a right to friendship! Even the friendship of such a man as Doctor David. Why should any one seem indignant about it? Why, above all, should Ila Mooret be amazed? Slowly Chickie began to undress and slowly the glow of her emotions chilled. Ought she really to refuse all companionship? Could she hurt others by her association? How? Because tongues would loosen and speak of things dead? How would that hurt him? She turned with a steely resentment from these faces and voices that thronged into her imagination and accused her. Det them have their ;paltry say! Let them sneer—she was above them! Far, far above them. They could no longer touch her! When finally she was dropping to sleep she recalled that Ila Moore had grown stout —that she was even matronly in her look; and that she had less of the bonny sparkle of those other days— In the iftorning she awakened long before 6. In a chill quiet she reviewed the scene of the evening. And she said to herself: “He knows about me! He knows I was forced to transfer. So!’’ And in this way she put the responsibility from her. To make the more certain of its dismissal she went to a theater with him and to the Palace afterward. She became blithe without knowing why— And in her room again, refused to admit of any recanting. Saturday afternoon Janina came out to visit her. Janina had a suppressed, vivid look. She opened the books on Chickie’s table. She talked about Stella Wilson and Nicky and Nicky's wife and she kept glancing expectantly to Chickie. Finally she said: “When is Jake returning?’’ “Any time in the next few weeks." An uncertain pause, then Janina’s lip curled: “I suppose you know, ole thing, people have you two engaged?" “Really, Janina? Nicky was out here some time ago. He twitted me About it." CHAPTER LXXI The Word to Jake ■- 1 v HE reception room was a T | gaunt, oblong space with UL high ceilings and long, narrow bay windows —one of those formidable salon parlors, fashionable a generation ago. It was empty, except for a rug, a weathered oak table, half a dozen chairs and in the far corner, a piano in highly polished walnut. Chickie came running down the stairs, expecting to see Mary or, perhaps, her mother. Loud, jazzy music struck blithely into the hall. Three girls in uniform were sitting at the piano singing with noisy exuberance. In the center of the room, regarding them with a patronizing disdain was a striking figure in a mannish suit of dark material, gray gloves, gray suede pumps and a small hat of black and silver. This hat fitted close about a clear-cut, aggressive face, olive skinned andsse a woman nearing 50, yet whose high shoulders and compact flesh discounted age. She advanced swiftly as Chickie entered, both nervous and determined: “Is this Miss Bryce? I would like to speak with you. I am Mrs. Burdell. No doubt, you have heard of me." "I don’t recall the name, Mrs. Burdell. I don’t remember hearing It." “No? I am Dr. Ramm's aunt.—”

‘Gloria ’ Is a Local Love Story

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Chickie surveyed her with a palpitant unease. She moved a chair for her visitor. Mrs. Burdell raised her hand, glancing to the group In the corner, now crashing out chords and laughter. “Not here, Miss Bryce. I can not speak here—the matter is very grave...." “Yes. I am sorry. There is no other place. My roommate is sleeping.” "I have my car at the door.” Chickie remained hesitant. "Will you give me half an hour of your time Miss Bryce? It is to our mutual interest. I 'eally should not care to speak here.’ Then Chickie looked at. Mrs. Burdell and nodded She had already a withering intuition of the woman’s purpose. She went reluocantly and with a mounting and indignant anger to her room. She put on her hat slowly, halfdeciding against going. David’s aunt? No, she had not heard of such a person. He had sisters — two of them, much older than he. He had never spoken of an aunt. What grave matter was tbfe? How did it concern Mrs. Burdetl? She picked up a small neck-piece of marten, set it jauntily across her shoulders, pulled the brim of the flowered blue hat, and looking very summery and colorful, very slim, went down the stairs. Mrs. Burdell’s eyes wore faintly admiring. A chauffeur helped them into a stunning gray limousine. Mrs. Burdell seemed relieved when they were started. She took out a cigaret and lit it, offering the gold case to Chickie. Chickie refused. Mrs. Burdell took -a long, swift puff. “So my nephew has not spoken of me, Miss Bryce? That seems strange. It was I who raised him after his mother's death.” Chickie said: “Did you?” She was surprised, for he had often spoken of his mother, yet never as of one long passed. "Yes—and it was at my wish that he went to Vienna. I realized even then that he had a brilliant future before him. He has already justified the faith of his family. As you are aware. He is making a great name for himself.” Mrs. Burdell puffed hastily: “And of course nothing must interfere with this—nothing!” With this she looked at Chickie, whose cheeks were now burning: “Perhaps, Miss Bryce, you understand why I must speak to you?” “No, Mrs. Burdell, I do not!” “Then I shall be very frank. IJn the last six weeks persistent rumors concerning you and David have reached us. There is considerable talk of your past. Many of the friends who know my nephew seem to know a great deal about you. This is very distressing to us. You can certainly understand, Miss Bryce, that such reports can do an irreparable damage to David’s prestige. He is a young man. He has to safeguard his name —” * * * C r ~~~ HICKIE’S pulses were thudding hotly—her throat and i—— her tongue seared. She sat forward, speaking with a husky quiet: “If you have come to learn my designs on Dr. Ramm, Mrs. Burdell, I may assure you that I have none. As to safeguarding his name, he should he the best Judge of that.” “The fadts prove that he is not a judge of this. Men —especially young men—are never judges in

Puzzle a Day

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To this group of letters add the same vowel five times and you will form a twelve-letter English word. I-ast puzzle answer: Miss Wills had 39 passes. She gave 27 passes (2-3 plus 1) to her western friends, leaving 12 passes, and 9 passes (2-3 plus 1) to her eastern friends, leaving 3 passes (2-3 of 3 plus 1) to her family. 27 plus 9 plus 3 ( equal 39 passes.

Chickie Again Hears That Her Affairs Are Subjects of Gossip.

"Where you ran a carpet sweeper, I am going to run an automobile.” So Gloria Gordon told her mother on the eve of her wedding. And she meant what she said. The married life of the Gregorys therefore was filled with thrilling situations. And the Gregorys are real live folks who live right here in Indianapolis. Many of your friends, or you yourself will know Gloria. And you will be interested in learning of the temptations and struggles she experiences as the wife of a struggling young lawyer. They are all written for you in “Gloria, the Flapper Wife,” a story of love and jealousy, about people you know. “Gloria” begins serially in The Times Aug. 20. Be on the watch for it.

such matters. But you know, of course, that his work claims his only loyalty. He will soon realize that his association with you hampers him here and it will be terminated. So you have nothing to gain. I have come to ask you, in fairness, to end this disastrous relation—” Her breath rose in choking gusts. She had to clench her hands —hold herself silent. The other’s voice sharpened; her high shoulders became peaked and narrow: “I have a right to ask this, Miss Bryce, and to inform you that if you have any thoughts of marriage, put them from your mind. Even David would not be reckless enough for that! “Why, the idea! A girl of your character daring to force herself on such men! I wonder what the world is coming to. You should realize, at least,, some sense of responsibility. There’s entirely too much of this looseness, this moral laxity. You do as you please and then come back and attempt to marry a man of prestige and family and brilliance! Every little flapper in the city will think she can do the san e—” Chickie felt the blood beat warmly in heavy waves about her head — “Moreover you would never be accepted by hl3 family or his friends!” She flung in then with a soft violence. “I shall not ask you, Mrs. Burdell, nor any one else to accept me now or at any time. And if the thought of marriage becomes Interesting to me, I assure you the man shall know what I am and he and not his relatives shall be the judge!” “Do 1 understand, Miss Bryce,

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that you refuse to accept my suggestion? You intend to persist In dragging the scandal of your life into my nephew’s?” ‘Dfou may understand, Mrs. Burdell, that I accept no dictation from you. If you have rights in this matter take them up with Dr. Ramm.” “J have come to you deliberately, Miss Bryce, and if my efforts fail, I shall know what is the next step to' take. If necessary I Jhall place the* matter of your actions before the'.heads of the hospital. I 6hall Inform them of your past.” "My\past Is no secret, Mrs.Burdell. And thneats arc quite useless against me." She leaned forward, chugging, rod of face, gave an order to the chauffeur. He turned about and drove swiftly toward town. About three blocks from* the nurses’ home, they stopped. “It is not convenient for me to drive further. Asa last word. Miss Bryce—jet this be a threat which does not fall. It may interest you to know that I control the bulk of the family fortune —I shall certainly see to Its disposal.” Mrs. Burdell glanced swiftly up and down the block. She said sharply: "Hurryr’ The machine leaped around the turn, went speeding westward. • • • S Chickie stepped to the curb a woman passed, so she walked lightly and smiling. Then she came to a small park and sat for a moment on the stone bulwark. She felt weak, with a curious, warm tingling all along her skin. She walked along, keeping her head high. A bit of stone got under her foot. She sent it flying with a furious spurt down the hill. Her fists were doubled and, the nails driving cruelly against her palms. It was 5 o'clock. At this hour David came to the hospital on his visit. It made her hot merely to think of him—to see his lean, vital face in her thoughts. She wondered suddenly why his aunt was In such a hurry; why'she had stopped three blocks from'the hospital. She had promised to meet hdm—to go for a short drive with him. With a white, flaming anger she hastened her steps now. She would certainly go. She certainly would. But she turned back and went to the little park and sat a long while on the green bench. She sat there with her hands clasped—looking at the grass—at the light shivering over the blades. Suddenly out of all the Interview one sentence hurled at her: "You come back and try to marry a man of prestige, of family. Then every little flapper In the city will think she may do the same.” She should have been hanged by the neclr until dead—or broken on the wheel. Then no one would Trade Old Furniture for New at

think it was worth while to take a fling. She thought this, and laughed—a hard, brittle sound.j Then she ( heard a whistle —5:30 —almost a moment later, as it seemed, the Angelus rang out. Well, he would not wait any longer—he would know she wasn’t coming. She went to her room. Miss Pruett wag now on duty. There was a letter from Jake. She sat down at once and answered it—and for the first time she let the bitterness creep In. And it was the thing Jake seized upon. He took it as a summons. (To Be Continued) (Copyright. Kitur Feature Syndicate)

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