Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-08-06

narrow hall from that of Bert's; but
there was no sign of recognition from
the preoccupied man. AS he opened
the door of his apartment, Beatrice
ran toward him with outstretched
arms.
The door was forgotten and the
hungry Gomel saw his opportunity.
With quick bound he entered, even
as Beatrice was folded In the arms Of
her husband.
"Well," she cried, breathlessly, "how
much is it2'
Bert made himself smile. THAT'S
the dessert" he exclaimed
"Oh," cried Beatrice, at must be
larger than you thought; we'll"
Her laugh was replete with Joy.
And | have the most wonderful
steak and 1t cost more than we ex-
pected, too-and the vegetables and
all, and the table looks lovely"
80 do you" said Bert. He seemed
excited. Let's cook the steak to-
gether"
There was pleasant kissing and
entered the kitchen. Beatrice put
dainty apron on over her simple frock
and Bert tied the strings.
Get the steak from the refrlger-
ator,". said Beatrice, as she lifted a
cover from saucepan; then she
turned In alarm, for there was
scufiiing sound and suppressed oath
from Bert. "Confound that dog I'M
der my feet How did he get In here,
any wayT
81 don't know" exclaimed Beatrice
in amazement, as her eyes followed the
rapidly disappearing Gomel perhaps
he came in with you"
with me-" cried Bert, Indignantly,
turning from the refrigerator with the
steak. And at that moment, Gomel
reappeared In the doorway with an
undoubted yes, with you," expression
In the whole aspect of him.
Get out" Numbered Bert, and be-
fore he, or Beatrice, or the dog real
lied, he had hurled the steak at him.
It landed full against the dog and
sent him sprawling upon the floor; but
he was upon his feet In an instant and
began TO test the value of the meat
with bis young, sharp teeth.
Bert stared, stupefled by his own
act while Beatrice gazed at her cher
lshed steak as though she did not
know just how she could be expected
to go ON without its support. How
could you, Bert" she walled
He turned his dazed eyes to hers
and something in them made her run
to him. ooh, WE'LL" she said with
shrug, I'VE can get another one" But
he made no response to her smile.
Bert" she cried, "you didn't get that
Increase"
He nodded. "The firm couldn't af-
ford It, Mr. Wolford explained" He
turned aside and his eyes encountered
Gomel In beatifc enjoyment Of their
sacred steak. He took a wrathful
step toward him; but the dog was not
to be ovcrtaken so easily Firmly I'M
planting his teeth In his dinner, he
dragged It Off with him in his STAN
pede 70 the door and down the stairs.
Bert ran out and leaned over the
balustrade. The dog had disappeared,
but what he saw made him gasp.
"Aunt Amanda !" he exclaimed Ye
gods, and she was so particular and
strict. However, she was made beau
tlfully welcome and dinner was
served
How many vegetables she ate Poor
lady, that was all there was She did
most OF the talking, and Beatrice and
Bert managed to smile and laugh cor
rectly. When the meal was over and
they were seated I'm the tiny living
room, Beatrice suddenly remembered
the dessert, Oh, well, nothing mat
tered
Aunt Amanda laughed. 81 like to
drop In Unexpectedly; surprised my
nephew and his wife last week such
extravagances" She raised her eyes
In protest; then opened her bag and
drew out two checks, each for five
hundred dollars, and gave one to
Beatrice and one to Bert "a we'll
ordered, economical meal" she an
nounced, land you listen to an older
and wiser person talk. | like young
people with common sense"
Then, as though sensing that there
was some glory being appropriated
that was his property, GOmel appeared
In the doorway, and with Il joyous
bark dashed into the room.
"What a nice little dog" said Aunt
Amanda. whats his manner"
Spike" replied Bert, as he leaned
forward and patted Gomel's head.
Great little fellow"