Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-25
CHAPTER LVIII

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The following day Andy made no
reference to their conversation. He
took up the routine Of his work and
Betty did the same. She was apa-
thetic, doing her work mechanically.
At noon Andy called her into his
office and said: I'm taking the aft
ernoon off to make or prepera-
lions for going away tomorrow
night, If you feel as I do, you can
do the same thing when your work
Is done
Thank you. 1 would ike to co."
answered Betty. In half an hour
she left the office. For half IN hour
or more she sat on a bench in the
park. Then she rose grinly,
and started for George Harris res
taurant.
George she began. II want you
to get in your al and 60 for a ride
with me.
I'm sorry. Betty, but IN very
busy. I haven't time
George. please! You must take
time. 1 must talk to you about
something which affects your life
and mine. I must talk to you to-
day"
why, certainly, Betty" he re-
piled. Soon as I get my hat.
Drive to some quiet place and
STOP she commanded. when they
were in the car. He drove to the
river road and stopped within a few
yards Of where she and Andy had
sat the night before.
What is it, Betty?" ne asked.
You al depend on me. Past &C
tons indicate that"
ives, George, I know answered
Betty, a bit impatiently. But,
George. I am going to be absolute
~ frank with you.
That is always best" he agreed.
Honesty is the best policy"
George, you have been the best
friend I ever had. I'm not forget
ting all you did for me when my
parents died. I shall neve forget
it. You advised me against dane
ing in public, but that did not stop
you from stepping in and taking
| care Of me when dancing got me
into trouble. Then you gave me a
position. and made it possible for
me to 60 to business school.
This business education gave me
a chance to be Andy Adair's secre-
tary. One or two things 7 have
never told you. George. I never told
you that the night I was hurt I was
cuddled in Andy Adair's arms, and
ne had proposed to furnish a flat
for me and carry one Of the keys
I didn't consent. but I think that
would have had 1t not been for the
accident. I was out Of work, out OF
money. and I liked Andy better thar
anyone else.
II said I liked him. 7 know nov
that I loved him. That was why
listened to his proposition. The only
reason T am a good girl is because
Of that accident. At least, I think
50. T have to be honest, George.
There is another thing. The rea'
son Andy never came to the hospita
was because he had conclusion 0.
the brain and was not out fol
months. Then he went to the hos.
pitaI and couldn't find me. After
wards he went to my old room anc
couldn't locate me. He supposed
had left town.
I'm his office he has been VERY
nice. I have gone out to dinner anc
TO dance with him twice. On on'
Of these occasions he introduced mf
70 his father and his mother. Hi'
mother invited me to their house To-
dinner.
Since that time. George. And,
has proposed to me He wants nj
TO marry him. Don't speak unit
I am through George opened hi
mouth. but closed it again.
L have never forgotten what yoi
did for me, George. I tell yot
frankly I'm not in love with YOU
1 wouldn't be fair to tell you other.
wise. But I admire you more thar
anyone I know, except, possibl,
Andy.
Fl have known for years that yel