Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-02

proves of her dancing career fl
nances her through her recovery,
and then gives her a position as
cashier in his restaurant.
CNow Go On With the Story
CHAPTER xxx
George ceased to come to see
Betty in the evening, and although
he purchased a small car, had only
once taken her for a drive. He
was so completely absorbed in his
business it was almost impossible to
talk to him on any other subject.
The red-headed head waitress,
Mary Roberts, was always near
him. Betty thought she was either
in love with George or the bus
mess, and was trying to marry
George to get it. Whenever George
came to the desk and started a con-
versation with Betty. the red-head-
ed girl would find some matters or
business which would either take
him away or at least divert his at
tention.
Betty watched this comedy with
amused eyes. So long as she had
her position, and knew she was
making good at it, she vas willing
the girl should marry George if he
liked. Marrying George was, to
Betty. a duty she would be glad
to shirk, if it was possible.
Georges restaurant was not pat
ronized by the jazz crowd Betty
knew in the night club where she
had danced. With the single ex-
| ception of the dancer from the
Iron Door, she had seen none OF
them. She was made aware thai
some Of them had seen her.
One young man whom she had
learned was Mr.. Thomas, ate his
dinners in the restaurant regular
ly. She had seen him often enough
TO exchange a casual word now and
then. One night he dawded late
over his dinner until he saw Betty
begin to balance the cash register
for the night, and then hurried
over apologizing for keeping her.
1T is quite all right" said Betty,
agreeably. It car balance ana
leave the last two o three checks
on tomorrow's business. / often
have to do that"
"But I delayed you!" He spoke
contritely. Il have my a at the
door. If you want me to believe
I am forgiven, let me drive you
home"
"Oh. I wouldn't think of troubling
you. MIR. Thomas"
"It's not a trouble but a pleasure,
20 80, WON'T think I am imOudeQt
or fresh"
"No, I hadn't thought anything
of the Kind. If you really want to
wait a moment / will be- GLAD &c
have YOU drive me home"
Fine! I'll wait out front and
smoke till you come. I'll honk the
| horn when I see you come out.
Betty had not been in the So
ciety Of any young man except
George since she came out Of the
hospital, and enjoyed hurrying to
| meet this one. He was not, appar-
| emily. the type who picked UP girls
to whom he had not been intro
duced. Betty was glad of the lift
home. as she was tired.
When she reached the door of
the restaurant she looked around
The gentle sound Of an automobile
horn a few steps up the street
called her. AS she came to the
car he got out to help her. The
limp did not show as she stepped
into the car. Suddenly it occurred
to her he did not know she was
lame.
Must we 60 right home?" he
asked.
ST have nothing to do and am
tired as I can be. but I'd love to
ride for a little If I'm not taking
you out of your way"
Cant imagine ANYTHING that
would make me happier" he an
swered. "I1l go down by the river;
maybe we can find a breeze there
The river road! 1t was Andy's
favorite drive. They had driven
and parked along it 50 many times
Betty was embarrassed. remember
ing the kisses she had had from
| Andy there. please" she said
aIet'g not 70 therel Drive In some