The Washington times., 1927-08-29
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the hunched black figure Of mis-
cry out Of his mind. it was his
conviction that II he did so good
fortune would ignore him during
all Of the coming year. There
fore he stopped. twisted at his
mustacne, and Whistled family.
The figure remained motionless.
Mr.. Scarlet put bis hand in his
pocket. and turned away. The
next moment there was a little
tinkling sound, and. out Of the
corner of his eye, Mr.. Scarlet
could see q shiny new quarter.
face up on the wet pavement,
giitterins family. Mr.. Scarlet
continued observing and saw
small hand, very white In that
dmness. but which. in the day.
light, would have looked red and
chapped, cover the shining circle
of silver.
Then. knowing his tribute to
the goddess of iii fortune to be
paid, he would have pursued his
vanderings. had not q small voice
directly behind him suddenly
spoken.
Mister-say Mister"
Faces Huddled Figure
Scarlet swung about and faced
the huddled figure with an air Of
astonishment. A white oval
peered at him out of the dark
! ness. And. from the white oval.
the y0ica cauna again
"Mister-did you drop = quar-
Scarlett's amazement was now
genuine.
You picked It up. didn't YOUR
The white oval nodded. Well,
findings keeping. you know"
Scarlet concluded, suddenly feel
ing for his watch, which had been
obtained on precisely that prin-
ciple.
Say, you don't think m
beggar, do your" The black bun-
die Strengthened suddenly, the dim
oval of face came into the light,
and Scarlet saw two large eyes
glnudged with black shadows and
bright with moisture. and Scar
lett saw white teeth pressing on
9 red underlip to still its CULVER
ing.
The girl held out her hand de.
family 7 never begged for any.
thing In my life, and don't in.
tend starting now" she said.
Thanks for your good intentions
and" the hand trembled; the
underlip trembled-'And a happy
New Year" the girl ended, swal-
lowing a sob.
Now look here" said Scarlet,
There's a saying that false pride
j goeth before a fall. I never took
you for q beggar, just a discour-
aged kid, see? Laid off after the
holiday rush, weren't your"
The QuiVering lips smiled family,
You aren't one of these, now,
Gleafyoyants, are your
You've hit your head on the
right nail, my dear" Scarlet
laid q gloved finger on the frayed
green purse which danRled from
the girls arm. eth bet you the
contents OF that bag that II
win I don't get more than a box
of powder and maybe q rabbits
foot"
TITS yours, all right. You're
just . rabbits foot -out of the
way"
"And that" pursued Scarlet, in.
dicating q central portion of the
strangers anatomy. would be
0mptier still.
Listen, Mister Man. IN not in
q humor for kidding"
Had Read Fairy Tales
do you ever read fairy tales, :
young lady?'
"Yeh, sure. Every morning
while I'm having breakfast in bed.
And I spend my nights in my
hbrary-maybe you seen it, up
on Forty-second street."
We'll, Cinderella, l propose to
play Prince Charming and take
you to dinner"
The girl started hack abruptly.
You cut that out. I'm not
that way, see?"
"oh, don't you like food?
Pretty grey oysters on ice =?
steak with crisp fried onions and
brown mealy potatoes =?
Asparagus with -"
"oh Lord!' interrupted the girl,
gimme strength to stay hungry
Good hot Steaming coffee"
said Scarlet. "And / wont even
hold your hand"
"C.cant you leave me alone
="
ter"
"Butter?' The girl shuddering
suddenly. put her hand to her
mouth. Butter oh
poppa! And then, turning TO
Scarlet with streaming eyes,
Buffers too much. l give up"
Scarlet whistled shrilly, and a
taxi swung around the corner.
Taxi cab -" Easped the
girl. Il never" she broke off.
You'll be good, won't you now?"
Sure" said Scarlett absentIy,
his eyes fixed on her quiverinK
4 Inns SURE fruGt yaoa