So patient, long-suffering Milly Sears
was wholly happy for the first time in years.
And no sooner had all this news been digested than somebody discovered
a diamond ring on Clara Tuttle's left hand. So Clara was surrounded
and an explanation demanded. But before she could conquer her blushes
and stammer out her news Max Longman came in from another room and,
putting his arms about her, said, "Don't be afraid, girl of mine, I'm
here." And so everybody knew then that it was Max, after all, and not
Freddy Wilson.
Over near one of the big windows Steve Meckling was looking down at
Bonnie Don.
"Bonnie, when will you stop torturing me? When will you let me give
you a ring?"
Bonnie was Clara Tuttle's chum and she was watching Clara's face, the
light in Clara's eyes, the happy curve of her lips. It was a happiness
that made Bonnie's eyes wistful.
"Steve," she said softly, "would you always love me and be gentle with
me?"
At that big Steve caught his breath and put his hungry arms behind his
back out of temptation's way and said huskily, "Oh, Bonnie, girl, just
try me!"
So Bonnie raised her eyes and the big man was at peace.
Billy Evans was the last to arrive. He had to get all the old folks to
the party before he and Hank could put in an appearance.
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