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After the tea-dance and dinner, Hugh left her tc dress for the Dramatic Society musical comedy tha was to be performed that evening. He returnee to Norry Parker’s room and prepared to put on hi: Tuxedo.

“You look as if somebody had left you a millior dollars,” Norry said to Hugh. “I don’t think. ever saw anybody look so happy. You—yoi shine.” Hugh laughed. “I am happy, Norry, happy a hell. I’m so happy I ache. Oh, God, Cynthia ’ wonderful. I’m crazy about her, Norry—plum crazy.” Norry had known Cynthia for years, and despit his ingenuousness, he had noticed some of her char acteristics.

“I never expected you to fall in love with Cyr ‘thia, Hugh,” he said in his gentle way. “I ’r awfully surprised.” Hugh was humming a strain from “Say it wit Music” while he undressed. He pulled off his trou sers and then turned to Norry, who was sitting o the bed. “What did you say? You said some thing, did n’t you?”