Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-06
LET'S LIVE! n ..: q. 2 :; LAM! |. ),
g 1928. CENTRAL PRESS ASSN INC

Why, with the slightest raising Of
his eyebrows. the whole staff came
running. The Don clerk bowed
obsequiously. The who
evidently had been expecting them.
came forward to extend his congrat-
ulations.
While Byrd stood embarrassed
under the strong lights, Larry re-
Elected a nice mixture OF suavity
which appreciated these attentions.
and a superiority which indicated
that he was quite accustomed 70
them.
As they walked down the corridor
on the tenth floor to their rooms,
Eyrd caught a glimpse Of the wide.
"blue-gummed caverns that grinned
broadly at each other in anticjpa-
ton Of the tips that came from
newly-weds.
Il don't know how to act in a
swanky hotel like this" said Byrd.
Father always picked out some
good old 'Ironsides,' old and respect
able"
Always pick out the best. hon
ey. Bluff 'em "A little, The worlds
made Of bluff" answered Larry.
tucking her arm under biz. "See
where it's gotten me, and with II I
expect to get to the tor Of the lad
derl"
Months later, Byrd had occasion
70 learn with grief and bitterness
that bravado and bluff hadn't
brought Larry to the top, but had
brought him perilously near ruin in
stead.
TO Byrd's inexperienced ewes.
their suite seemed very grand. with
its heavy brocaded h~angings and
sti-f upholstered furniture. The
bell-hops had suddenly become ami
mated like two little black marion
cites. running 20 omen windows.
pulling out dresser drawers, opening
closet doors and peeking into the
bathroom 70 see that everything
was IN perfect order.
Larry, this is the most wonderful
moment If my life,' Byrd said. a
little huskily, with a hushed note
IN her voice. "0ur great adven-
turei"
Byrd had taken OFF her coat aud
hat and stood by the window. The
stars designed the sky with an all
over pattern Of the most exquisite
lace. she caught Larry as he was
about to open his bags, and drew
him to her side.
Her eyes were deep wells with tinv
heavens floating up from their bot
tomless depths. Together they gazed
out on the cleaning lights OF the
city, lights that peppered the spring
sky, clrcling higher and higher. The
lighted paues in the big building or
poSlte rcsembled the windows OF
great cathedrais with the stained
light hanging in them like little
balls Of opalescent fire.
with a swift gesture, Larry turned
out the lights and drew Byrd down
on his knees. He kissed her eyes.
her soft cheeks, her aureole Of gold
en- hair.
do we have to 20 to that old
party?" asked Byrd, running her fin
gers shyly through his thick, black
hair that felt like the swift thrust Of
a mountain current against her fin
gers. Il wish we were going 10 stav
here by ourselves"
"Why, this is your cominr-out
party!" said Larry. you're roinv
over big tonight. You're going TO
strike them all Of a heap!"
Then he caught her 10 him, and
held her so tight that she told him,
between breaths that she Just knew
that q vertebra had popped out Of
place.
Suddenly the telephone bell rang.
Larry switched on the light and took
up the receiver. His face III Up.
We'll be down in a jiffyl But re-
member, no rough stuff I'm
married nowi"
There was increasing tumult as
more voices shouted and laughed into
the telephone.
SAY. that sounds as IL my handi-
caps about thirty. You big rummiesi
Who's this party for, anyhow
The noise suddenly stopped. Some
one had banged up the receiver.
That's Fred Oberman. and he
wants Us 10 hustle down. said Larry.
Byrd put on an cvan'~- f~~rs II deer,
blue that made her look like n beau
tiful- s%wsvir~. dancing larkspur. IL
brought cut the deep sapphire tones
Of her eyes. Larry said she looked
heavenly.
Larry ordered orange juice and