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The Woman That Stands Between Us (Continued from page 14) "Chris," I said at once, "we mustn't do this. We've got to wait. If you marry me, now, it will be a slap in the face for that girl." He looked as if he couldn't believe his ears. "Of course. That's what it's supposed to be." "But you mustn't. You and I can't throw the band out of work." "Oh, they'll be all right. We'll get another sponsor — or go on a road tour." He tried to speak reassuringly, but I saw his face change. "You know you won't get another sponsor — not very soon," I said quietly. "I don't care whether we do or not!" he said, suddenly angry. "I'm not going to let that girl ruin our lives. The boys in the band are men — they can get along. But you're the girl I love, and I'm going to marry you!" IT was no use. I had hoped I wouldn't ■ have to hurt him, but now I saw that I must. I avoided his eyes. "That's not the only reason," I said. "I thought about it a lot, last night, and I — I realized I didn't want to marry you. I'm sorry." Still not looking at him, I heard him draw a quick, shuddering breath. "You don't mean that!" he exclaimed. "Yes, Chris — I do. I — we both decided we didn't want to get married until we were sure. And I'm not sure, yet. I think it would be a mistake now. Maybe — later — " "Don't you love me?" "Yes, I— I think I do. But— right now, marriage scares me. I — " I was running out of excuses, and the ones I made all sounded dreadfully hollow in my own ears. But he believed me. "If you only think you love me, I guess the answer is that you don't," Chris said tonelessly. "All right. Thanks for trying to let me down easy. It's all off." He picked up his hat and started for the door. A sudden fear struck me that I might have sacrificed him for nothing. "You're not going to quarrel with Hester Carr, are you?" I asked. Bitterly, he answered, "Quarrel with Hester? Of course not! I'll probably marry her." And then he was gone. I probably deserved the days that followed. For the first time I realized why it was ordained that love without marriage is wrong. Without the hours of ecstasy we had had together, those days without Chris might have seemed less terrible. I don't know. Perhaps it was the other way around — perhaps my memories helped me to bear my loneliness. But I don't think so; I think they only added to my agony whenever I was reminded that Chris was with Hester Carr. By mutual consent, in a brief telephone conversation, Chris and I decided it would be best for me not to sing with the band any more. It wasn't hard for me to get another job. In the time I'd been on the program I'd made a moderate reputation, and a Broadway agent was soon able to get me into the floor show of an ornate night club that had just opened. I was glad he placed me so quickly. I wanted to work. I felt as if I had NOVEMBER, 1939 ..fte m««^1 ^woot^' FASHION PREVIEWS Edited by ICVltn Dt01\£. Stylist for HICKORY The Foundation or Loveliness you can't hide from your shadow even in the rich folds of your new Fall coat or suit. It's going to cling closely and be figuremolding — down to the skirt section, which will ripple out into animated flares. Your waist must be drawn in, your hips must be held within bounds, your tummy can't protrude, and you've got to stick to Smoothness as though it spelled Smartness. It's pure comfort and joy to heed these commands in Hickory Foundations of Loveliness. DURANET PANTIE Styled by HICKORY "Duranet" Pantie styled by Hickory. Fall suits and this free-stride pantie are popular team-mates. Slim hips are yours because of the woven Lastex sides. Smoothness fore and aft is assured by the one-piece satin batiste elastic panel that merges into the most comfortable seamless crotch you've ever worn. Detachable garters. 24-32. $3.50.* princess chic foundation Styled by HICKORY MULTICONTROL GIRDLE Styled by HICKORY "Multicontrol" Girdle styled by Hickory. There's invisible extra hip-control woven in this self-edged girdle. The satin Lastex front and back panels provide complete smoothness. Two tiny stays in front prevent rolling. 6 inch Talon side closure and InvizaGrip garters. 26-32. So.* "Princess Chic" Foundation styled by Hickory. The double-knit-for-double-support panel in this two-way stretch Lastex all-in-one prevents your hips from curving too defiantly. Smoothness reigns supreme from top to selfedge bottom. Flattering satin Lastex and lace uplift bra. Sizes 32-38 in lengths for the short, average, and tall figure. §3.50.* *prices slightly higher on pacific coast and in canada If your corsetiere hasn't the model you desire — she'll gladly secure it for you upon request. If not. please write me. giving your size and dealer's name. Ruth Stone, 1147 W. Congress Street. Chicago, Illinois. A. STEIN & COMPANY. Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Toronto. 63