Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-05-08
MY WIFE AND |.
RY CAROL YIN REECHER

henderson, young lawyer, falls victim
10 the charms of Natalie while on
business trip and marries her at once,
without knowing much about her or her
family. They begin housekeeping in
New York apartment. Roberts uncle.
for whome he named, disapproves
OF the haste of the wooing and wedding,
but says nothing. Garth Holden, hand
some and wealthy college chum of Rob-
ert dimes with them. Natalie appears
not to fancy him, but shows decided
liking for Ned Church, friend OF
Bruces, who is pretty much OF male
flirt Natalie develops extravagant
tastes -Now go with the story.
CHAPTER XII
ayr E were going to the theater and,
w as usual, to dance place after
ward. I had been in court near
ly all day and was very tired and had for
gotten to telephone for car until they
were all out.
I ordered taxi to call for US, forgetting
to mention the fact to Natalie until she was
dressed.
II won't go in the horrid thing! Well
stay at home. Do you think I'd 20 in
that?" She looked out of the window at
the unoffending taXicab.
| wanted to swear at her, longed to tell
her that she didn't have even taxis before
we were married. But while I struggled
with a refractory tie and my anger she has
rushed to the telephone and was calling
Nell Morton.
for us?" she asked. Bruce has taxi, but
will not use it." Evidently the reply was
satisfactory, for she said: Thank you so
much. It's sweet of you"
How did you know we were going to
the same theater?" l asked.
They're not, far as 1 know Neither
am /. They will call for us in time for the
dance" She laid off her cloak.
but l have tickets They soaked me
four dollars apiece for them"
You can go in your hired taxi IL Won
like. | shall remain at home"
- Very we'll" l finished DRESSING. then
! without breaking the silence I left the
mouse. Natalie was determined to force me
to buy a car At last | understood and the
certainty made me furious. Whether she
| expected me to return and go to the lance
/ with her did not know. Neither did I
| care.
! I dismissed the taxi and walked to the
| theater. The curtain was up whan | ar
rived and l slipped quietly into my seat,
| laying my coat and hat on the empty one
beside me, smlingly grimly as L thought Of
| the price | was paying for the convenience.
neither heard nor saw the play. I was
| too angry. AS I left the theater someone
| slapped me on the back.
! I'm in luck, by George!" Herndon Black
well said as I turned. I'm giving a lttls
supper Need another man. Join us, old
| scout
Thank you, I believe I WILL" replied.
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refused to accompany me, I would not go
! to the dance.
| Herndon had gay crowd and I tried to
enter into the spirit of the thing but It was
difficult. My thoughts ran on a constant un-
dercurrent, even when | was talkgin to the
very pretty girl at my side; it would teach
Natalie a lesson-she couldn't act as she had
and get away with it-she wasn't any better
than other people who rode in taxis--I wouldn't
get her car now even il | could afford it
Your wife isn't here?" the girl asked
mo"
'You don't love her or she doesn't love Won
which is it?" sauciy she raised innocent
eyes to mine.
But l do-she Does" I replied, flushing
You're deceiving me. You wouldn't be
here without her if that were So" she said
teasng1y.
Please" / said, wondering if someone was
talking in like strain to Natalie.
All right, III be good | couldn't help
quizzing you, you looked so absolutely miser-
able and out of things. Not fattering to
me- either"
Pardon me, my attention, my interest Is
all yours for the rest of the night"
Then shall vamp you. There was no use
trying BEFORE"
'Vamp away. I love the idea"
Let me see, you are lawyer, | believe.
Promise to take my and clear me IL
get into trouble?"
'ItS PROMISE, replied, really Interested
now. She was slim and shapey in her white
crepe. Such lovely blue eyes she had, lively,
roguish eyes, Why not enjoy myself?
And for an hour l did. The girl was vast
ly amusing, full of little airs and graces and
she had a clever tongue
Il believe you are worrying again." she
said, breaking the silence that had fallen be-
tween us. as it your wife?"
Yes, | was something Of brute tonight"
| confessed.
Don't worry. She'll like you all the bet.
ter"
you think so?"
I'm sure Of it."
Perhaps you're right" admitted thought.
fully. I'm pretty soft usually"
Anyone could see that"
do you like automobiles" I asked
adore them. Why this sudden curiosity
about autos? You aren't thinking about civ.
ing me one, are your"
What kind do you PREFER"
This is getting to be thrilling. smart
roadster drive myself"
Il knew it." Just then the guests rose from
the table. | quickly made my adeux and
hurried away, smiling as I thought of the
girl who had made me forget Natalie for at
least an hour
Would she be at home, angry with me? I
asked myself these questions | let myself
into the apartment.
Continued Saturday. Renew. your subscrip-
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absorbing story.