Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 204, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 December 1926 — Page 8

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THE STORY SO FAR SONIA MARSH, leaves Stockton and come* to San Francisco to live her life as she pleases. DON STILLWATER, a young doctor, helps her get a job In the real estate oftice of his uncle. Jed Thomas. _ Sonia falls in love with FRANKLIN CRANE, petted young salesman. She also attracts WALTER HENDERSON, wealthy Berkeley matt. She refuses Henderson's offer of marriage. Believing that she lttiß captivated Crane. Sonia allows him to make love to her. crediting his explanation that ho cannot marry her because the breaking of his engagement to Genevieve . Erickson, a pretty society girl, might prove fatal to his invalid mother. Cranes drinking causes an auto wreck in which Sonia suffers bruises and asks for Dr. Stillwater to attend her. Though Sonia still loves Crane, she is disgusted with him and marries Dr. Stillwater, promising that if at the end of the year she does not love him with all her heart she will toe honest about it. _* After seeing Crane again on the street. Sonia asks Don for her freedom. Don insists that Sonia go to her parents. while he makes a four month s trip to Berlin, and promises to release her if she still wishes it when he retums. , . , When Don is ready to leave she admit* she would give anything n she could love him as he wishes. His passionate kiss arouses her dormant love for him. , . That evening Crane walks into her apartment and demands an explanation. She docs not tell him she is married, but relates her plan to go back to Stockton. CHAPTER LV. Sonia slept little her first night alone in the apartment. She was so nervous she was forced to climb out of bed and light one of the orange shaded lamps. Her eyes would almost close, then strain open again. She felt inordinately grateful for the steady glare of the light. In the morning she was able to laugh at her fears. The sun was shining. Spring was in the air. She was sure that even Don could have found nothing to criticise in her conduct of the night before. She had acted as a wife should, reproachful and dignified. As she dressed, she was mentally patting herself on the back. She had made the wisest move of her life when she married Don Stillwater. He was an anchor to a windward, a haven, a rock. Then Sonia smiled. Well, not exactly a rock since last night. She tingled with excitement when she remembered the way he had kissed her. Yet the memory was disturbing. How could she feel as she did about two different men? Nevertheless she knew that if Don had insisted, she would have gone to Berlin with him. Franklin, In the white light of comparison, seemed petulant and weak. But the urge to call him back to her the night before had been a physical pain. It was disgusting and confusing. Was she never to know her own mind? She had been with Don so Intimately the last few days that his image was stamped in her brain. She brought it out like a measuring stick for Franklin. Yet it was ridiculous because they were two distinct types. She told herself that she must be strong enough to leave without seeing Franklin again. If she could get away from personal contact with him she might discover whether her case was hopeless or simply the infatuation she had made Don believe it was. She really should go to Stockton that afternoon. But there were too many things to do, although she could not have enumerated anyof them. Don did not expect her to leave for several days. But she would pack and go not later than Saturday. Then suddenly she knew nothing could force her to go before Saturday. But she must go then. She wrote a note to her mother, telling her that Don had gone and she would he home. “I’ll explain everything then,” she finished. "Tell dad to be sure to meet me.” • • • Sonia posted the letter in the early afternoon on her way to the real estate office. She had decided it was time for her to resign. She found herself both hoping and fearing that she would see Franklin. He was there, slumping at his desk, moodily intent on a contract. Sonia did not speak to him as he did not lift his eyes. She went first to the balcony and collected the few possessions she had left In her desk, some pencils, a handkerchief, powder, rouge and clgarets. The girls wntched her curiously. They seemed somewhat chastened by the death of Maxine. Violet followed her Into the dressing room. “I’m awfully sorry you’re leaving.” “Maybe you think I’m not.V answered Sonia, powdering her nose. “Sonia, old Jeddie didn’t fire you, did he?” ,

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Sonia summoned her haughtiest stare. “ Why should he?” Violet pursed lips that were always too red. "1 thought maybe since the accident ” Sonia eyed her disdainfully. "You think too damned much,” she said. But Violet was determined to get information. “Wasn’t it awful about Maxine? Is It true that she never breathed after they found her? Do you know Jinny says Mac is simply paralyzed for fear someone will tell his wife?” “Someone ought to,” stormed Sonia. “Well, he’s taking no chances. Jinny says he has invited her to go East with him on a business trip. And she told Jinny sne couldn’t understand the change in her husband. She feels this trip is to be their second honeymoon.” ‘Oh, hell,” exploded Sonia. “He makes me sick.” “Well, anyway,” continued Violet, plastering her bangs damply against an alabaster brow, ‘t’he thing has certainly been kept quiet.” Sonia hastened to say good-by. She dreaded tho talk with Mr. Thomas and wished to have it over. He received her formally. “You have entirely recovered from the effects of the accident?” “Yes, Mr. Thomas." She wondered if it would startle him if she had replied, “Yes, Uncle Jed.” “You are ready to return to your bookkeeping?” “No,” she said, matching him in coldness. “I wanted to tell you thut I am giving up my position.” There was not a flicker of surprise in his question. “Are you remaining in San Francisco?” “I’m going home.” He leaned forward, pressing the tips of well manicured fingers against those of the other hand. “Miss Marsh, I hope your relations with the employes of this office have caused you no unhappiness.” Color swept in telltale waves across her face but her eyes met his defiantly. “Not at all. I have nothing to complain of. I may return later. But for the present I wish to stay at home.” * • * As Jed Thomas opened the door for Sonia, she saw Walter Henderson standing at Franklin’s desk. The air in the office was electric. Something had happened. Both men looked angry. Franklin was gesticulating with ridiculous vehemence. Sonia was Embarrassed. She could not return to the balony nor reach ♦he outer door without passing them. As she hesitated, she met Bertie Donohue’s pale eyes. They were gleaming harefully. Franklin’s voice rose, “I’m warning you. You leave her alone or you’ll damned well know what I mean.” Walter’s face was beet red but he answered coolly. “You’re not responsible for your remarks just now, Franklin. I shouldn’t say any more if I were you.” ! He turned to see Sonia. “How do you do, Miss Marsh?" Sonia stammered a greeting, conscious of the ears of the entire real estate office. Franklin's face was so white it frightened her. He had not offered to return her timid nod. She lifted her head proudly. "I

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should like to talk with you, Mr. Henderson." \\ alter turned his back on Franklin as if the incident just past had never occurred. "What's the objection to my coming with you, then,” he asked gallantly. "My taxi Is just outside.” Sonia was delighted with the sang froid that made it possible for him to stroll so nonchalantly beside her. His breeding had not failed him in the most trying of situations. “I’m proud of you,” she cried admiringly, as they entered the waiting taxi. He smiled and gave orders to drive througn the park. ”1 should have liked to punch his handsome nose for him, Sonia. But a row in the office is a had thing, you know —too many people in on it, and most of them have evil minds. Upon my word, I don’t even know what he was driving at. Had the young devil been drinking? Or have you been trifling with his heart, too, Sonia?” “He seems to think I have,” she repiled sadly. “But as a matter pf fact, It Is the other way ’round.” He put his gloved hand over hers. “I might have saved you many heartaches, my dear." She sighed. “Yes, but I have to learn everything for myself.” “Sonia, I have tickets for the Orpheum tonight. Would you like to go with pie?” Hls unceasing effort to come to her rescue pleased her, hut her refusal was instinctive. When they entered Golden Gate Park ho said, “Sonia, you nre not happy. Do you by any possible chance need me?” "Not now,” she said positively. ”1 couldn’t possibly marry you now.” The muscles about his mouth tightened. “You Vnean?” “It’s too late. My bridges aro all burned." fTo Be Continued)

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