Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-08-15
ANDREW AND IMOGENE
BY ROE FULKERSON

BY ROE FULKERSON.
"a present for you," said Andrew, hand
ing Imogene big envelope
what is is?" asked Imogene, turning
it over in her hand.
"a ticket to Europe" replied Andrew
"'Tis not said Imogene, opening It,.
"Oh, it is automobile insurance, isn't it?
Thank you, Andrew, that was awfully nice
of you"
There were several papers in the en-
velope and opening one she began to read:
From fire upon the body, equipment and
machinery of the automobile hereinafter de-
scribed while within the limits of the
United States" ooh, that is fire insur-
ance, isn't it? If it burns up get money
enough to buy new car. Gee, I hope it
does not burn :. /. at least not this season."
she added as an afterthought.
She unfolded another of the papers In
the envelope and began to read it, also
Against loss or damage by theft, robbery
or pilferage or damage amounting to more
than SIS all other conditions, stipulations.
warranties and ;" What does that one
mean?" broke off Imogene.
''That means they will not pay for any.
thing stolen less than SIS, for if you leave
robes or anything like that in the car they
think it is carelessness, and will not pay
but If anyone steals the car they pay for
that or tire or anything like that"
Gee, that's NICE" said Imogene, opening
another Of the papers.
what is this big one?" Then she began
to read:
Against direct loss or expense arising
from claims against the insured for dam.
age by reason or manipulation or--hum--
bodily injury or death by any person--de-
Tense of suit Of medical aid-Ugh" said
Imogene. THAT means If 1 hurt anyone
or damage their car the company will nav
for it, doesn't it?" she inquired turning
to Andrew
Gee, you are the very incest man that
ever was to get me all this" She unfolded
another paper. Destruction Of property OF
every description, vehicle horses-oh, even
If hit wagon or a fence or anything.
they pay. for it. Honey. just love YOU
for this
She tumbled the papers over again and
looked at each.
There is fire insurance, the stealing
kind, the thing about hurting people, the
one ABOUT smashing up things; Is that aIlp"
Why, yes" replied Andrew, puzzled
She looked at him a moment, her chin
trembled, her lips twitched, a tear crept
out to the end of her lashes and dronned
on her hand, and then, seeing she conld
not hide it, she boo-hooed.
why, what on earth is the mat+ar
sWeetheart? asked Andrew, STOPPING over
and patting her on the shoulder AawkwarIlv 4
What is it?''
What about me?" sobbed 1mogene.
Don't you love me any more?"
Love you?" repeated Andrew. "Cosb
chicken, amt tgyin' to show you that 4
love you. Didn't'I bring this Junk to Won
because loved your" go
You are afraid will hurt peonle-vc,,
love them. You are afraid the automobile
VIII get burned up or stolen-you 1--we Is +
lou are AFRAID will hit wagon and Won
WI, VIM nave TO spend some money; Won
rove your money. But what about mas
What If get killed? You don't care abou.
that. Boo-hoo." aDous
well, for the love of Mike. listen ~
tnat' VIII ye?" Andrew was angry ana
showed 1t. Then grin slowly appearad
on MS race and putting his arm around
ner' ne said gently: Little girl. do vow
LINK could express my love for Won IN
dollars and cents? Do you think cor,d
put money value on you? All tba MIL
mons there are in the world would not 80 80
me for you. Suppose 1 had takan o,t tAs
So,ooV poilcy on your life, why I would
lave lave nated myself for putting it down IN
Dlack ana white that I would take five
thousand for you" A'0
Forgive me, dear!" she said. sniffl,n,
ana wlp1ng her eyes. III did not undar,
stand and suppose am foolish. I did na+.
Ano" you were SO sentimental"