The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-13
Eoening;Story
Wanted-A Bungalow.
BY H. LOUIS RAYBoLD.

|
This is ogr first quarrel" said Jack,
gloomily.
I, IT would hardly call it that re-
turned Sally, in dulcet tones. whose
livery sweetness was more apt TO kindle
than turn away wrath; rather DIS
! agreement You say that the only
wav to find a place to rent is thru
agents, while maintain that the best
method is to look around oneself
| ,.weH. apparently neither way is
likely to get US very far vher there
isn't q place vacant within ten-miie
radius of town" declared Jack in dis
gust ut sure looks as If we would
! have to begin married life in that
abonination of denominations, board
ing house"
| Il say. Jack, let's make one more
/ try. You go to every last agent, and
will look out thru the subui bs. Come
over tonight and Wen compare notes
Sally really didn't want to quarrel DUR
ing these very last days of being en-
gagged, but Jack was so pig-headed
when once he got an idea in his mind!
IAN right, dear" agreed Jack, rum
ming down the steps as his car APP
peared in the distance. He had
stopped in on his way to the office.
] "I'il bet my system will fiEd US a
| habitation." 1t would never Go to let
| a mere woman, even the very best one
| in the world, put it all over him VIXEN
4, it came to a question of carrying
thing thru. He mentally registered a
resolution to worry every real estate
agent in Wrentham until in sheer des-
peration one handed over the keys of
desirable rent.
| Sally herself barely saw Jack aboard
! his car to wave hir~ a fast farewell
| before she set forth on a regular house
hunt, with a succeea-or-perish express
sion on her pretty face.
1t was quite sadly true that houses
| to rent in Wrentham were decidedly at
a premium. Sally AMI Jack lad been
searching for weeks now, the very
date of their wedding hanging fire
until a home was secured into which
to go on their return from the honey
moon. No wonder that both had be-
come slightly rasped by the situation
and bit inclined to take it out on
each other.
Sally, swinging along. let her
thoughts wander to the joy it wo Id
! be actually to find a place and to be
able to plan for its occupancy. In her
minds eye she saw herself measuring
for curtains and rugs or appraising
| bare rooms with a view to the pur-
chase of furniture most suited to fill
| their emptiness
| Lost in this pleasant meditation, SAL
| ~ noticed suburban car slowing up
| to let off passenger. On the spur
/ of the moment she stepped aboard
Thinking that she would go on to
Hillview Terrace. Sally sat idly look
ing out on the green fields and Socca-
SIGNAL pretty shingled cottages she
was passing.
Suddenly she started. There was
| some sort of sign or other on house
she had just gone by. She jumped up
and signalled to the conductor When
the car finally stopped, it had carried
her some distance beyond. and as she
walked back she reflected cynically
that it was probably just her luck to
have the sign say For sale" instead
| of For rent"
| However, before she could read tie
sign she was able to see that the cot
tase was a perfect darling" Small
enough for two people to start in
yet. had an air of individuality and
charm all its own. Gray shingled and
low rooted. it nestled into the land
! scape as If it belonged there.
A few young trees set out promised
future shade; pocket handkerchief
| of a lawn was compensated for in
back by a spacious garden plot.
Breaking rudely into these slightly
premature dreams. the sign thrust
itself upon Sa1ly's view. Tackled to the
veranda railing, Fresh Paint it
At that moment. a young, trinity
dressed young woman opened the door
of the cottage to place a letter in the
mail box Seeing Sally, who stood eye
ing the house almost vindictively, she
hesitated.
Sally. in despair. broke forth: CT
don't suppose you could tell me of any
place around here for rent?"
why. that's funny" said the other
slowly, I'VE decided last night to rent
this place. We had been fixing it up
to sell, fresh paint and all. but now
we think we'll rent My husband was
going to the agent this morning to put
| it in his hands,
well, you don't know how glad
| ami" cried Sally fervently. That is,
If you will rent it to mei'
The woman looked doubtful, but
| only for a minute. "I don't know why
not" she. said. I'm sure the agent
hasn't had time to do anything with
| 4 few minutes later Sally stood
waiting for her car. In her bag was
very precious document a receipt for
| $40, half of the first months rent, to
bind the bargain.
That evening Sally waited for Jack
with great elation. mingled with a
very tiny bit of apprehension Her
method had worked, she actually had
found a place, and it. was just the sort
1 of home Jack would like. But--and
herein lay her qualms-would Jack
think she should have waited and con-
suited him? She hadn't dared do that
| Even to take a refusal would have
been risky with the place already in
the hands of an agent.
Fully ten minutes ahead of his US
ual time. Jacks quick step sounded on
the veranda. Entering, he snatched a
hasty kiss then took Sally in his arms
and executed a speed fox trot around
the room.
! i've got It! I've got 1t. Sallyi" he
cried. 1.-The house of our dreams, and
half of the first months rent paid for!
Smile, Sally sweetheart"
| For Sally was standing back. still IN
dismay. pushing him from her with
determined hands. For the love of
Pete, Jack, what are you talking
/ about? It's I that's rented a house,
not ..o., and Maid half of the first