Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 December 1941 — Page 21

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By HELEN R. WOODWARD

THE STORY: At last Mrs, Stephen Curt, knows whom her husband loves Evalyn Thorpe, beautiful blind wife of flirtatious Richard Thorpe, whe had fired Mrs, Curt, then his secretary, when she had been just Diana Tweker, but spunk enough to resist his advances, That spunk, Stephen, a famous writer and commentator, had admired. When be offered Diana S10.000 te be his wile for six months, long enough to cinch his inheritance of S2000.000 for which he must marry before the age of 335, she accepts after first consulting her sensible father. Both Mr. Tucker and Ste phen’s stepmother, Ellen Curt, hope the couple will come to love each ether. Adela, Stephen's spiteful, spoiled sister, fs afraid that they will. Phil Bruce, Stephen's best friend whe is strongly attracted by Diana's sparkling beauty, knows nothing of the arrangement, This is the situation when the Therpes' come to dinner and Diana meets and immediately makes friends with the lovely Evalyn, This new friendship smooths Diana's hurt when first Adelia and then Thorpe, whe have been drink. ing tee much, insult her. AL that mement Bill Jackson, Diana's childhood sweetheart, arrives at the Curt home,

CHAPTER TWELVE After the guests had gone, Bill suggested, “Let's walk.” And Diana, after a word to Stephen, went with him Stephen and Evalyn. The thought of the two of them filled her mind. What a strange, beautiful romance! Poor Stephen, no wonder he had been obliged to take an unknown girl into his house to pose as ais wife, if he were in love with a woman like that! And what must the gentle Evalyn's life be with Richard Thorpe? “Diana, I've come here for only one reason.” “Yes, Bill?" “I want to know if you're happy! “Of course, Bill. Why do you ask?” He went on, “It struck me as Just a little queer—your marriage.” She hedged. “Maybe it was love at first sight.” No,” he answered, “if it had been —you wouldn't be coming out with me like this!” “You mean I shouldn't have come? Nonsense! I've Known you all my life, Stephen understands that.” “Maybe. Still, loving you as I do, I figured I had a right to know just where I stand. I've never for a moment given up the thought that one day you'll come back: you'll remember that I'm waiting to offer you a lot of devotion “All right, Bill,” Diana said “I'll tell you the truth.’ She told him of the arrangement with Stephen Curt. He was silent when she finished. 8 ® . “WELL?” Still he did not answer, “Bill, don’t stand there like a dummy!” “Words fail me,” he said finally. “I wouldn't have thought you'd be 80 mercenary!” Diana felt her face flushing in the cold darkness, “Don't be silly. Why shouldn't I do this? It's just like taking on another job. In a few months I'll be free and $10,000 richer. I don't think that's such a bad bargain!” How exasperating he wes. She wished he hadn't come—wished she wouldn't have to spend the night with the thoughts he had star in motion. When Larkin let them in, Bill stepped inside for & moment just as Stephen was crossing the hallway from the library. He stopped, came toward them, smiling pleasantly. “Too bad you didn't came earlier, Mr, Jackson. Any friend of Diana is always welcome. To be sure it was a rather dull affair.” Bill looked at him steadily and Diana, watching them, realized that they were something alike. “I think I ought to tell you, Mr. Curt,” Bill was saying, “I came tonight because it struck me as rather eer that Diana should have married you out of a clear sky, and be-

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happiness and well being. You see, I love her very much.’

so much as the flicker of an eyelash. “I see” he answered after a moment. “And I think I ought to tell you that Diana did not mention to me that there was another man in her life.” Then it was that Diana's temper, held in leash, but fed now by a sort of nervous exhaustion, flashed forth. “And I'll tell hoth of you that Bill knows I am not in love with him and never have been! And what's more, never will be! Oh, I'm fond of him-—have known him since childhood. But that doesn't give him the right to come here and question my motives!” » = » SHE TURNED angrily to Stephen, the bright tears glistening on her lashes. “And there's no part of our bargain that gives you the right to question what I do or do

not tell you. I'll have you both remember that I'm quite able to manage my affairs without assistance from either of you!" She stood there trembling, and suddenly Stephen laughed. “There's no use in getting all wrought up like this™ he said. “I think it's very commendable that Mr, Jack-

if you were all right.” He turned to Bill. “Forgive Diana, won't you? She's tired. And won't you come again when you're in town?” Bill knew that he was being quietly, efficiently dismissed, and after a few words for Diana accompanied by a look of misery, he made his departure. Stephen turned to her. “Want to talk about it?" “I'm sure there's nothing further to say on the subject,” she answered shortly, but followed him into the library. When he had lighted his pipe, he spoke. “I like Bill Jackson. He's a fine, upstanding man. Anyone can see that.” She got up and walked about, “Bill could be happy with a girl who likes this sort of life—and he wants me, You must turn to a girl you dont’ even know when you want a temporary wife. And there's Adela. What does she want? She doesn't like me—and she's not happy, Stephen!” His face grew grave. not happy.” “We can't be friends.

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jizes you. And might fall in love with me, | why she dislikes me so!” | He shrugged, ‘That's not impos- | sible, you know." | She brushed that aside. “Non{sense! I remember quite well your saying, “The woman I love married another man.’ And tonight, Stephen —when I saw the look on your face —I Knew." He said nothing. Diana came to sit on a small hassock near Stephen's knees, All the turmoil of the evening seemed to be dissolved as she slipped her fingers into his firm, sure grasp. “All my life I'l! be grateful for your friendship, Stephen,” she said y

fly. He stood up, drew her gently into ithe circle of his arms, placed his {lips for a brief moment on her forethead., “I'm going to see that things come out right for you, Diana, if there's anything I can do about it" he muttered a little fiercely. “And now, my dear child, do you realize it's nearly morning?" \ (To Be Continued)

(All evenis, names and characters in this story are fictitious)

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CITY STUDENT HONORED Times Special URBANA, Ill, Dec. 8—An Indianapolis student at the University of Illinois is among those chosen for membership in Alpha Kappa Psi, professional commerce fraternity. He is Larry Allen, 5526 Broadway. Selection was made on a basis of grades, faculty recommendations and personality.

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