The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1922-12-21

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The cars were swfuIly late. and
had no way Of telling the time. II
had . wrist watch like Josie -"
saIiy's interest In the argument fos
the defense did not interfere with he's
rapid movements. as she hurried about
In nervous fashion. setting the beiste,i
supper On the table.
III you had nifty watches you'd new.
er he on timei" Jim took out his own.
and frowncsi impatIcntiy. 1T isn't get.
ting any earlier, either"
swell. sit there like Daniei-come- to-
judgment, long enough. and u viii be-
early againf" Sally fiung the fippant
retort. drew up chair. and poured q
cup Of tee. then sat down.
Il don't want any" A. Jim handed
her a generous portion Of the salad.
"Sulky. chi Well. suit yourself"
Sally watched In sileuce while her
husband ate.
Goodness. how you can eat, n
went to half a doxen theaters In one
afternoon I'D be filled UPON excite
ment."
They weren't all regular theaters."
Jim's look was NJ cool as his tones.
'some Of them were movie houses.
Give me some OF that fodder"
"You did 60. them Sally had En-
pected a swift denial.
rs this the end Of this frugal mealy'
Jim wiped his mouth. after finishing
the third helping Of preserved peaches.
Il don't blame you for filling up nc
your friends homes Wonder II they
all serve these Hoover suppersr
"You can he horrid when you really
tryl" sally rose 60 clear the table. Jim
selected a cigar. BIT of the end. and
dshed In his pocket for a match.
Aren't you going TO ask me about
the showsf"
Il don't want to hear about them"
Sally was fighting back the tears by
now. Il asked you this morning 10
take me somewhere tonight. and you
said We couldn't afford to throw away
money on punk stun"
Il meant u. too Just because u
happens 20 be our wedding anniver'
sary Isn't any reason
But Sally was crying now. Jim got
up from his chair and came around to
where she sat head on the table. cry
Ing as he had never seen her cry.
Here. here. quit that. Sally' Won't
you please stop1"
She knew he was standing over her
frowning. and chewing the end OF his
cigar into a sticky pulp. but she did
not stop.
"Nice pleasant evening we're likely
to havel You'll look sight All the
powder In the drug store won't take
the shine on your nose"
II don't care what I look likel"
"well. I dot Think I want folks
wondering what special sort Of brute
amT' Then. as sally rose. and still
crying. started 20 clear the table:
Leave those things where they are;
we've got just time enough to dress"
''Dressi whati wheref" saily's
fountain OF grief ceased TO flow.
"we're going for "a walkl"
TIN not g.
"Oh. yes you are. And you're going |
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