San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-25

been playing three months and was
now reaching the stage where the game
satisfied and thrilled her.
More than this. she was reaching q
gay familiarity with Life. 1t was no
longer beset with problems. Her hus-
band was charming and manageable
fellow. She was quite able TO read
his moods now and TO dominate them.
He didn't know this and kept it subj
ly TO herself.
She smiled dreamily. well aware
that she was an especially lucky and
favored person lily of the
field required neither 10 toll nor to
spin but merely to take deep,
glad brccths; merely TO laugh and re-
joice.
She was Tapped in a soft. languor-
GUS ease. But she had worked hard
for three years before her marriage.
and the first year had been difficult
and troublous. So she was entitled
to this long. sweet vacation. Absently
she sometimes promised disturbing
unsettled other sell. all but buried
now: Next year I'll think about set
Ting down"
BY settling down" she meant that
she would consider moving 10 a
larger place. Dane wanted a real
home. where he could gather a
library; where he could hang to adj
vantage some fine sketches he had
collected. and where they would b.
entirely TO themselves and wouldn't be
smelling the onions and steak frying
in the adjoining apartment.
Why CHANGE?
Settling down. also meant that
Nora Lee would consider the torment.
ing problem of raising a family. They
didn't speak about this any more, but
sometimes when they walked through
the Preside he would stop TO tease a
little kid, and a queer. merry twinkle
would light N his eyes. This always
made her impatient and uncomfort.
able.
Next year is always a long time
distant. Wcll-there was really no
reason why she should alter their
lives. Dane was happy-he worked
hard. sometimes too hard. But he
loved his work, and he was succeed
ing. He earned $500 month. With
the rent their income was $40.
So they didn't worry. He did as
he said he would-flung it ill in her
lcp-loTcd 10 see her we'll dressed
loved TO see her brilliant.
She closed the turgid pages Of her
book and began 10 muse: Il must
be happier than most women. ] won
der if it's because Dane is better than
most men: ! wonder If it's because
ours is real love:'
A rude jangling at the bell dis
turbed these pleasing reveries. Sallio
came brcezing in: What Not dress
Cd yet: / thought / was invited TO
lunch. Pretty soft-pretty SOFT
Sallie's eyes swept Nora Lee and
the sun filled room with frank and
ayaricious envy.
I've been dressed and out and in
again, ole dear. And your lunch is
ready. It's been ready since s 80
this a. m
Sallie took off her hat and pulled
a comb through her heavy red hair.
Lord ] worked this morning. I've
got hell Of a job and the neonest
man on the earth over me-
You mean Clemens? l thought ne
took you to the theater and dinner
several times more or less"
Several times was enough. I'd
ike to be popular, both heaven and |
you know, but not at the price Of |
Clemens. He's been hateful ever
since I've refused his attentions. I'm
looking for another place
LIFE OF PARASITE.
Sallie sat down and pulled over a
cool. tempting salad. Don't bother /
to change your attire, woman, I'm /
starved. And I'd like to ask you.
Nora Lee, if you know how lucky |
you aret"
Il was bordering the subject when |
you 50 rudely entered. Yes-Im fully |
aware Of my good fortune"
What wouldn't give for the T.
chance Of being a delightful para
Site
Nora Lees lip went Up in irrita-
ton. That sounds yenOmous, Sal"
You're not reaching the hypocritical /
stage are you, Nora Lee? Not get /
ting touchy about your taking quail /.
ties, hope
a parasite takes and gives moth (
ing in return"
Sallie smiled. Naturally you know |
The definition. That's exactly " bat I,
want TO do. Only, can a person do it |
and get away with it,
Nora Lee was growing very hot. |
She now asked bitingly: Are all !
wives parasites, Sallie!"
"A large percentage-especially |
wives. They're out 10 get /
and not 10 give. Hence a crowded
livorce court"
1T shows your ignorance, my dear.
It's the women who give most that
are most often ditched. Your clever
parasites keep men where they want
them"
Sallie took a large bite Of hot NUT
fin and smiled indulgently. ! wasn't
of the clever parasite. II
was thinking Of you, Nora Lee. and
Of me. Sallie Paul. No. We couldn't
play that game forever. / suppose
you have your dubious moments even
now?
You suppose wrong"
"But as a matter Of fact, is there
any reason why Dane Herrick should
work himself 10 skin and bone in or
der 10 allow you TO wallOV day after
lav Ia idleueeerD