New Britain herald., 1928-03-06

week for four weeks. Think of tn nun We can got out of il, What d'yuh say? Are yun game?'
 I'd take it for nothing a week. if necessary. just to show some folks ne can make good," acclaimed Jill with a meaningful glance in the di- rection of the man she had sworn, among other things. 10 obey. But the man offered no objections. Per haps he realized how utterly futile they would have been by the eager- ness with which she was already planning their schedule.
 She would have Clara take the children to her fathers house and take care Of them there. She would return on sunday mornings 10 Ellis ton and remain over until Monday noon. The run by train was made in q little over four hours. She dis liked leaving the children, especially Helen, but the chance was too en- ticlng, too aIiuring 10 pass up again. as thcy once had done
 ''Whatll become of tn profethor. Jill?' qucried guilelees Billie Browne that afternoon in the drug store. The usual gang held down floor space and ciuttered up the soda de- partnent, Ann McGutfy was ths gc. as was Jill's acknowledge and of tlcial' enemy Amity Smythe. and her "unolicial' enemies, Mike Sweeney and Nita Rayelle. Tony was on hand, also, perfectly willing to be any place that held the desira hlc Mike. Jill smiled good -naturedIy II the Hspins blonde.
 "l'll bequeath him to you, Billie darling, til you get that left hoof of yours trained" she told the girl whose feet could not keep in tune with the music.
 How nice for you. Billier" gurgled the angelic Amity. who had a particularly offensive habit of talking at people who would talk neither at nor to her. ''to have your 'Sweoties' handed down to you al ready trained to- kiss by so practiced d teacher."
 "lthn't it tn glorieth truth ?'' meWed Billie, with | pussy-face grin. T am tn lucky Jane. How horrible it mutht be for poor fe- male of tn thp"thith who livth 30 y'arth without ever being kithed by a he-man,"
 A purplish tint stained the saffron completion of Amify Smythe. IT was the dark blood Of murderous de- sire fed 3y envy. rancor and a long abiding hatred. To have snatchcd up the pretty blonde by her pretty neck and choke the lifa out Of her, would, fl facial expressions mean anything, have furnished A,nity just then with the kcenrst of joy.
 But, in the art Of Ticking the raw sarcasm, Billie B. was q mere noviti- ate as compared 10 the case hard = ered old timer. sweet Amity. Look ing her youthful adversary over as if seeking the most vulnerable spot for sinking her harpoon. the maiden lady unlimhcr"d thuSly:
 Perhaps, dearest Il!ic. such a case is horrible. But it isn't vulgar like the case or the flapper N o. having lived only IS years. can be kissed by any and every uncouth he-man who happens along" Then Tony rose up-way up, ip the 1 approval and affection of some of his friends-and he said:
 ! Tn that case Billie Browne is a doublyfortunate flapper. If any man here has ever kissed Billie L. i let him now step forth like a he man and proclaim himself! Upon proof he will be awarded the dia- mond-studdcd tin pajamas."
 In view of the fact that Tony man present, it would seem that either he must apply for the award or the award would have to go into the discard. The challenge to Amity Smythe's tentative charge looked like a 'dud." She lauGhed her mirth. less. ttterine laugh.
 i And only echo answereth, the 'hc-man' spcakcth not"
 The sharp, biting satire was razor edged Ann McGuffy disliked Amity Snytha and took no pains 10 con- ccal 1t. She hated to give her the satisfaction of having scored a point, but the quick appropriateness of her reply to Tony's heavy Witticism was too much for Ann's keen sense oi humor. She had to laugh.
 That laugh, could Ann have known il, made a friend of Amity Smythe for life: gained her everlasting