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for October 1931
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"1 had a glimpse of heaven."
Nicky sat down on the sofa beside her.
"What's heaven like, Stephany?''
"Luxury — perfect servants — smart clothes — amusing people — clever talk — "
"What was said that was clever?" Nicky asked drily.
"Many things. Not all fashionable people are dull, you know."
"What about — him?" Nicky lit a cigarette calmly. "Is he your ideal ?" "He's — wonderful !"
"It's no use, Steph. You're tuned to one string — I to another," said Nicky. "Are you going?"
"Yes — back to my writing. Good night." Stephany did not even move.
WHAT Stephany called heaven continued for another month. Charles took her to dinners, theatres, and dances. One night they came back to her apartment. It was hours before he was ready to leave. Once more he took her in his arms and tried to kiss her. "Please, darling !" she begged. "But why not?" he said reproachfully.
"I don't feel like it. The champagne has worn off," she added. "Besides, it's ridiculous." "Ridiculous?" He kissed her
Carter demanded.
He drew her back to the couch. "I want you in my arms, darling. You're the most fascinating thing I've ever known. I'm wild when I kiss you!"
"I just can't let you go, Stephany,'' Carter
hand affectionately. "It means that you're the most fascinating little thing I've ever known. I'm wild when I kiss you."
Stephany walked toward the window and looked out. She felt there was something empty about the whole thing — she could hardly explain it even to herself.
"Kissing is for moon and star time," she said languidly.
"What's this?" "Lamplight."
He drew her back to the couch and placed her head against his shoulder.
"I want you in my arms, darling."
Stephany struggled away from him and said curtly : "Charles — you've got to go. It was three last night — four the night before. I've got to work tomorrow."
"Then kiss me."
"I've kissed you enough."
"Not enough for me, Stephany. I love you."
"When you say love, you mean like," Stephany assured him.
"I mean love as you mean love."
Stephany laughed lightly.
"Real love, Stephany. I want you to marry me !" This seemed to be the realization of all her hopes — her life's ambition. Yet Stephany hesitated. There was Xicky. But no, Nicky would always be poor, waiting for something to happen.
"You're sure you want me?" she said at last.
"I'm crazy about you. Steph. Will you marry me?"
"Yes," softly. He drew her to