The Topeka state journal., 1922-03-16
Helen Hunters S
Husband
JACKS LUCK TURNS.
BY JANE PHELPS


We all know how often things go
by contraries; how fate or luck aston
ishes us at times by favoring US when
we least expect it.
That day Jack Hunter wrote large
policy.
He had visited the mans office feel
ing very down-hearted, almost unable
to talk. Perhaps this particular pros
pect liked his lack of push, admired
his simple statement that he had come
to insure his life; however it was,
Jack had gone from that office with
an application in his pocket that had
it come before be knew of Helen's act
would have rejoiced his very soul.
But now he seemed to care very little.
He had tried because from some
source they had to have money to live.
Beyond that he cared nothing. He
had married a shallow doll, instead of
a help-mate. He still loved her, he
couldn't help that, but he loved her as
one would. a naughty, even a bad child
who made you unhappy, yet whom
you could not shake off.
Should he tell her of this big policy? :?
He may not pass the medical ex-
animation" he said to himself, yet he
knew he was a good risk.
He asked the general agent for SO.
Glad to help you any time. Hunteri
Don't believe in it, but for a man who
can bring in such policies as that one
you brought today, 1 am willing to
stretch point"
Hunter thanked him, yet felt he was
being patronized. He knew the agent
got his as they all in the office ex-
pressed it, and he resented his tone.
Yet he had to have money. He hadn't
even car-fare in his pocket, neither
had he left Helen any for food.
He stopped and took home some
chops, and butter, also some fruit
There was no one at home, and a note
on the dining room table reads
mo money! No food Have gone
to dinner with Gertruae Langdon.
Come and get me about 10 o'clock
or shall have to borrow of her to
get home She took me in her car.
Ta-ta.-Helen."
Jack cooked chop and ate it, then
sat down to wait until 10 o'clock. He
had not thought of Helen's going out
she went out often nowadays it sud-
denly occurred to him. He was glad
she had gone with Mrs. Langdon. He
couldn't have endured her questions,
and he was almost sure they would
quarrel again. He would bring her
home, and get into bed at once before
there was time for hard words.
Would 10 o'clock never come?
Finally he judged it was time to
go. When he neared the house he
heard music, and hesitated on the
stoop before he rang the bell. He
hated the thought of seeing anyone,
speaking to anyone He pulled him
self together, rang the bell, and when
Lne maid came asked Inat Sne tell Mrs.
Hunter her husband was waiting for
her.
you must come in, Mr.. Hunter"
Gertrude Langdon appeared in the
hall. Il shan't take no for an an
sWer." Before Jack realized what had
happened she had helped him off with
his coat. and led him into the living
room where Helen and two or three
others were playing some new records
on the victrola.
II made Mr.. Hunter come in,'' Mrs.
Langdon told Helen.
''If you can make Jack do anything
you are a anything to have
a good time, mean," Helen answered. |
''Nonsensei You. like a good time
as well as anyone I am surei" the
handsome widow said looking at Jack. |
"At the right time. yes" he replied,
i'll at ease.
Hes too old-fogy for anything
Helen broke in, not disagreeably, just
stating a fact
''Then 1t is time we broke him of |
the habit" Gertrude Langdon replied, |
him to the others who had |
5milingly listened to this passage of !
that gay, laughing |
Helen Hunter should besso frank.
1t was II o'clock before Jack got |
Helen started for home.
did you get my note?" she asked /
n a rnischievous manner.
yes"
swhere did you get carfare? You
old me you didn't have it,
81 asked Drake to advance me an
,ther ten I brought home chops"
It was a sort of an apology; but re- /
NAMED unnoticed.
CTomorrow-War to the knife.)