The daily Alaskan., 1920-08-31
THEIR DAY OFF By LYDIA L. ROBERTS.
l@ 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper syndIeate.l


 for grandma. Yes, I'll bring some candy; yes, baby, you may stay up and wait for us. Don't forget to prac- tice, Bob; and please return the library books, Dick. GOodby, every body" and Barbara Allen ran down the steps and hurried for the train.
 "Now for real rest and some fun, |" she thought in relief as the train ueared the city.
 You are right on. time, Harvey" she smiled as a tall, gray-eyed man eagerly met her In the station. "To- day can have you for a whole after noon all to myself. I don't know how 1 should stand life otherwise, for busi- ness claims most of your time usually, and the furnace and the children de mand the rest ot it."
 "It Is very flattering to think you prize my society so highly" replied her husband, looking with fond pride at the dainty, faIr-haired little woman at his side.
 Here we are in the palace of 1 thrills, and we are lucky today, for these are good seats" said Barbara as they settled themselves In the the ater.
 Sweets to the sweetest" murmured Harvey, handing her a ribboned box and squeezing her hand in the dark ness.
 q told you to buy only half a pound" Scolded Barbara, flor you ] know the other half would buy pair of stockings for baby; but they do look delicious"
 After the picture the lights went on and the orchestra began to play.
 Tt was a good show" said Barbara as they left the theater. q laughed tn I cried, and then l laughed at my self for laughing"
 "Yes. I enjoyed It." agreed Harvey
 A large, perfumed, tur-coatcd lady came toward them and stopped to chat.
 We are dining In town tonight, said Mrs. Graham, "and we take in the opera atterward. Have you been lately?"
 "Oh. dear. now laughed Barbara l eve are having our regular day off Every Saturday afternoon we meet ir town and enjoy the movies, and end mp with coffee and crackers at q dairy lunch and go home with a bagful Of groceries and goodies for the children We have heaps of fun and 1t bright cns all the week.
 "Oh. you children" said Mrs. Gra ham mdulgcnjly. "Wcn. it's all right if you lika it, I suppose. We really muSt be hurryjng, so goodby."
 "That couple has never grown up pityingIy said Mrs. Graham to her husband as they walked on.
 "Thcy seem very happy" he replied 1 quietly
 "I wish you had a fur coat" sighed Harvey. as they came ont of store You would look mighty pretty ir ! one"
 "Yes. of course it would enhance my heauty." said Barbara dcmurcly but the real question is. would yor love me more In it?"
 Impossible" said Harvey sincerely
 "WrIl. then. would 1t make me any | bopnirr? No. because I'm as happy 1 aS anyone can he right now. Don mind. Harvey. dear; We are young ye and there are years of furs an' operas to anticipate but meanwhile it's a very nice world today"
 Just think. hubby, we've got fou pounds of sugar to take home. Lister tn tell you something:
 We hold up our heads, For we're quite at our ease: In tones loud and fearless
 We say. More sugar please"
 "Who is this young and frivolous ! girl have with me?" mockcd her hus band. Come in this store at oucD while I buy flowers for my poetica wife"
 NO. no. dear. you must not! Yes of course love jouQuiS. Well, jus three. then, for the little vase on m! brown desk. Oh, dearie, these ar, lovely"
 Had good time, wife?" asked Harvey as they finished their shop ping and started for the train.
 Lovely time" said Barbara enthu slastIcally. "I feel very luxurious go ing home with candy and flowers an' new magazine, besides all our neces Slties."
 "Well, I have to treat my young lady right" leased Harvey.
 The train was crowded and tn i whlte-haircd conductor good-naturedl. struggled and pushed his way througl the happy end-of-the-week thronC.
 Don't squeeze me so hard, ladies you make me blush," he joked as h nodded to Barbara and Harvey.
 "YeS, sold her the hat" said , girls voice in front of them. She my brothers girl and thinks nothing of buying q ffry-dollar hat whcncve she wants it."
 "Commulers' special" whispered 1 Barbara. isn't it funny that wha