Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 185, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 November 1926 — Page 12

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SONIA A Story of Dangerous Love

Bu VIDA HURST

Through DR. DON STILLWATER. SONIA MARSH, young, poor and pretty, obtains a, position in the San I* i ancisco real estate office of JED THOMAS, his UI MAXINE LARUE, head of her department, invites Sonia, VIOLET. FERN. JINNY and FRANKIE to her liquor party. Sonia quarrels with BERT DONOHUE because of her infatuation for FRANKLIN CRANE, whoso lather was a friend of JED THOMAS. Maxine notices her employer's interest in Sonia. Sonia visits her sister VERA and meets TOM UNDERWOOD, who is engaged to wealthy SIDNEY MAINE. Maxine, with whom Sonia lives, admits that her elderly friend. MAC MCGREGOR, is married. Crane tells Sonia liis engagement to Sidney’s cousin. GENEVIEVE ERICKSON. was arranged by his rich mother, that he never intends to marry the girl, although the engagement cannot be broken for fear of the bad effect on the health of his invalid mother. . In despair, Sonia makes a conditional promise to marry wealthy WALTER HENDERSON, whom her parents. .ANN and SAM MARSH, favor. „ j Crane asks her to give up Henderson, hoping that a turn for better or worse in his mother’s health will permit him to break his engagement. She consents. Henderson leaves the offer open for her lengthy consideration. Sonia hears that Dr. Sttllwater is thinking of locating in San Francisco and that his mother approves of his interest in Sonia. When Sonia refuses to spend the next week-end alone with Crane at his summer cabin, he invites Maxine and her friend to accompany them. At the theater Sonia sees Crane with his attractive fiance He is very attentive. The follv of her own part in his life overwhelms her and thought of her coming trip is sickening. When lie calls unexpectedly she demands that he choose at once between lier and his fiance. After a battle of words, be says there is no need for ehoioe because he loves Sonia only, but she tells Mazine she is worried about the future. CHATTER XXXIV Sonia followed Maxine’s advice and. fortified by the bath and a cup of hot coffee, was able to quiet the melancholy voice. When she reached ihe office she found it easier to close her thoughts to her own affairs and bury herself in her work. It was Friday and the next day they were to go to Franklin’s shack for the week-end, She determined to work so hard that she would have no opportunity to think about it. Franklin did not appear at the office that morning but she knew that he was often busy outside. Maxine whispered, “You don’t suppose anything is wrong, do you?” Sonia smiled, ‘‘No! Don’t worry!” As she went for lunch she followed a tall familiar figure through the office. She could not think who it was. Then realization came to her. At the same moment he turned and cried, "Sonia!” “Dr. Don Stillwater!" They greeted each other warmly. Something kind in his big, firm, grasp, made Sonia cling to his hand. “You were in the office and didn't come up to see me?” His eyes evaded hers. “I was going to look you up later.” “I’m afraid you weren't, though. Sidney told me weeks ago that you were here. I should think you’d 1 vo wanted to see me. You’re responsible for my being here, you know?” They walked up Sutter St., Sonia almost running to keep up with his long strides. “I’ve been awfully busy,” he explained, briefly. "Have you decided to locate in San Francisco?” "Not just yet. I expect to study In Berlin this summer.” She was disappointed. “Then it will be worse tttan ever,” she complained. “I’ll never be able to get any advice.” He glanced at her, keenly. “You still want It? I thought you had decided mine wasn’t worth a lot?" “I told you I would forget that,” she said, serenely. “Your advice is solicited, as per usual.” Then his face brightened as he answered, “I don’t know whether to be complimented or insulted.” “At what?” “At your remarkable power of forgetfulness. You’re looking very smart, Sonia. Thinner but very much prettier." She lifted delighted eyes. "We thank you. Here's where I go for lunch.” "May I eat with you? I’m really awfully glad to see you again.” She realized as they took their places at a little table, that his man-

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ner was more formal than It had been in Stockton. And during lunch she endeavored to bring the old warm note into their relationship, but failed. • * * When it was time for her to leave he offered to walk back to the office with her. “You haven’t asked about my affairs or the men I’ve met or anything,” she challenged. “I guess there have been plenty of them.” “A few,” she boasted, complacently. “But I have really thought of the things you told me lots of times. I've tried to be careful.” He did not smile. "It’s none of my business, you know. I was a silly fool to try to lay down the law to you.” i “I needed it.” “You seemed such a sophisticated little kid,” he explained. “But I suppose you thought me nothing but a conceited pup.” She touched his arm timidly. "I have never thought of you as anything but kind and good. If I were in trouble I would come to you before anyone ” His dark eyes lighted with pleasure. , “That's sweet of you, Sonia, You see, my dear, I’ve felt rather badly about that last day.” “Because you kissed me?” I lost my head after preaching to you for hours. It has seemed to put a barrier between us. I didn't feel free to look you up.” “Oh, is that the reason?” “Yes. I thought it might be easier for you not to see me. I hated to remind you of something unpleasant." She wondered what he would have said if she told him how many kisses she had had since his! When they reached the office he held out his hand and again she felt its warm comfort. “Won't I see you again before you go?” He hesitated. “I’ll be here for several weeks before I sail.” His voice sounded strained as he continued, “I suppose you'll be busy over the week-end?” The/ color swept into Sonia's cheeks. How he would disapprove of her plans for an unehaperoned week-end in Franklin’s shack! She could not meet his eyes. “Yes,” she admitted. He smiled. “I’m sorry, but I'll call you again, j some time." I “You do that. I don't want you |to go away without saying good- ! by.” * * * She turned to watch him after she had entered the office. There was something disciplined about him, something strong that appealed to her imagination. Was it the years that he had spent in the war? Or the requirements of his professional 1 training? In spite of the money that had been spent on his education, and the privileges he had enjoyed, she had never known a man so selfcontrolled. With the single exception of the time he had kissed her' Climbing the balcony stairs, she remembered the shock it had been to her. The only time in her life when a kiss had really taken her by surprise. And his attitude since had been humbly regretful! In some way their relations seemed to be reversed. It was she who was sure of herself. And he treated her as if she were no longer a little girl. "But his mother defended me,” she thought, hanging her hat and coat in the dressing room. It brought a warm feeling of gratitude to remember how Mrs. Stillwater had spoken of her to Sidney. She had hoped Sonia would prove worthy of Don’s confidence. Yet tomorrow she planned. The dressing room door opened to admit Maxine. “Sonia, come to the telephone.

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Franklin has called you for the second time. What do you suppose is wrong?" "I can't imagine., "Well, hurry. He's holding the line. Oh, Sonia, I can’t stand it if our plans fall through now.” Sonia walked quickly to the telephone, wondering what new blow fate had in store for her. (To Be Continued) Drowned in River Boat Tragedy Frank J. Sedivy. 45, of 1407 Marlowe Ave., was drowned last week in the Allegheny River, near Pitts-

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