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Mutual Dislike
WHERE are always certain adjust way of entertainment was to be the ments to make when two young result of impromptu suggestions on the people are married. One of no little part of the guests. importance is the acceptance by both
of the other's friends.
Stan and Jane were among the first arrivals. While waiting for the others, Paul Beaton knew this. He knew those who were present sat around and Purposely Sally led the con- that part of their Social activities talked. would have to include the friends that versation, touching on a wide variety Sally had had before they were mar- of subjects. Each time anything was ried. He made a valiant effort to ac- mentioned, Jane swung forth. cept them all. He succeeded, except she deliberately disagreed with for Jane Macey. Jane's husband, Stan, about matters on which you could tell he liked, but Jane he could not, and he felt he was an authority.
When the other guests arrived, Sally later, would not tolerate.
Twice
Paul
The
To Paul Beaton, Jane Macey repre- called for suggestions for games. Jane sented the epitome of selfishness and was the only one to respond.
Thus the evening wore on and Sally, conceit. There was nothing she didn't know. You name a subject and Jane watching Paul, decided by 10:30 that would immediately take charge of the the psychological moment had arrived. conversation and settle all points. You. She signalled to Stan and asked Paul get a crowd of people together and to follow her into the kitchen.
closed behind wonder what to do for amusement, and. moment the door was Jane always stepped forward and sug- him, he began:
My "Did you get a load of that? gested something that she wanted to
gosh, disagreeing with me on a point do.
And -Paul couldn't. understand the friend- about which I know everything. ship that existed between Jane and his wasn't that typical the games she sug
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wife.
Eventually, despite his efforts gested? Ha! She was good at them to remain silent, he said as much, Sally all, that's why she suggested them."
"You're right, Paul. You're a hun- stared at him in astonishment.
"Why, I didn't know you felt that dred per cent. right. Now come with way about Jane. She's one of my very me." She took him by the arm and led him out the back door and along best friends,”
the veranda, pausing beside an open bedroom window. Bewildered, annoy- ed at this strange procedure, Paul was about to protest, but just then he heard voices coming from behind the open...
the It was window. He listened. voice of Jane Macey.
"Don't brag about it,” Paul told her grimly. "It reflects on your intelli- gence."
"Paul!".
"Oh, I suppose I shouldn't say any thing, but that girl gives me a quick pain in the foot. She's the most sel-
"I'll scream if I have to stay in the fish, the most conceited, four-flushing
another cipher I've ever had the misfortune to same house with that man
minute. He thinks he knows every- meet."
"she thing. Disagreeing with me, indeed! "Goodness!" Sally exclaimed
And that silly game he suggested. You does annoy you, doesn't she?”***
two-year-old, "She drives me nuts. No matter might think he was a
Jane Why, If I hadn't come forward with what subject is mentioned. knows all there is to know about it, my idea, the party would have been a No matter what else is suggested for flop. And I hate those games, too. Oh, a good time, Jane always sulks and I know what you're going to say, Stan, won't play ball unless we all do what but I won't be one bit nicer to him
than he is to me. Poor Sally." she wants!!
"Jane is well read," Sally said quiet- Paul and Sally went back to the kit- ly. "Perhaps that's why she knows so cheh. They looked at each other. Paul much. And as far as I can see, she grinned. "My gosh! Am I as bad as I mean, do I really annoy her only makes suggestions when other that?
Say, I never thought-I guess people, who lack in imagination, have too? nothing to offer." She looked at Paul I'd better go in and have a talk with thoughtfully. "Now that you mention Jane. Maybe if we could get together it, I have noticed that you two don't we might understand each other always agree. You must be nice to better.'
her, Paul."
He headed for the door. Sally took I'll be nice. I'll be just as nice as a deep sigh of relief and followed. She she is to me, and no more."
wasn't afraid of what might happen Sally was worried. She had sense
now. After all, one was her friend and enough to realise Paul had been bot the other her husband, and they were tling all this up inside of him for
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weeks, and now that he had gotten it both pretty bright. off. his chest a possible tragedy had Newspapers.)
been averted, at least for the present. But it couldn't go on. Sooner or later he was going to fly off the handle and tell Jane exactly what he thought
Sally didn't want this to happen. She liked Jane. She had always hoped that the four of them could be good friends always. She decided that the smart thing to do was talk the matter over with Stan.
Stan wasn't surprised at Sally's. story. He had noticed the tension that existed whenever his wife and Paul : were in the same party. He felt badly about the situation. Something ought to be done. Something would be done. A week later Sally held a party. Sho invited a dozen people. It was to be a surprise party: That is, no activities werd planned. Whatever happened by
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