New Britain herald., 1929-08-10
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any too we'll at the office. and he's low as the devil. l know he'd be glad to hear from you"
 If he's going 10 act like a spoiled baby, I'm not going to humor him." she declared.
 But at the Grand Central, while the boys were at the ticket office, she slipped away to call him.
 And, when she heard his voice. her heart began beating in terrific fashion, so that even her throat was throbbing. Jack had a nice deep voice. with a caressing sort of timbre.
 "Hello," he said.
 Hello yourself" she cried. try ing to keep the quaver out of her voice. Whats the big idea? Bob said you were at the pier. Why didn't you speak to me-"
 You didn't look like you were expecting me- he told her.
 Well, I wasn't. l didn't expect Red either. He came on at quar- antine,"
 Yeah? Well, he doesn't waste any tme-Ill say that for him." "Oh, Jack, what's the matter with you, dear? You're not hurt because Red had his arm around me. are you? I was feeling awfully faint. I'd been working so hard. I wrote all the way over, Jack. Another play, honey. I've sent it already to Mr. Durbin. And hadn't had any breakfast at all was feeling rotten. really. Besides, Red doesn't think anything Of things like that. I don't suppose he gave it a thought"
 Probably he wouldn't give kiss ing you thought either?" Molly's manner cooled. Now see here. Jack Wells, if you're going to he unreasonable 1 like that, Oh, what's the use Of being hateful? I want so much to see you. I've missed you awfully. I felt dreadfully because you never wrote me. And ] was worried 10 death. Why didn't you write, Jack"
 i've been pretty busy,' he began.
 You're not in love with anyone else?" she demanded.
 You know better than that Molly"
 Then you're glad I'm home again?"
 Sure I am"
 Well, that being that" she de- creed gaily, you may take me to | luncheon"
 Gee, Molly, I'm sorry. I can't, I've an agement-a business en- gagement. Maybe you've heard of Mrs. Dulwer-Eaton? She's the widow of that Five and Ten man the chap that died last year. and left flock of millions. She's re. modelling their place on the Cape, and I've drawn up the plans. It's rather important, you see. May 1 lead to bigger things. Anyhow couldn't possibly break my engage ment with her. You understand of course, Molly?'
 "Oh, of course" she assured him but her voice had grown cool. How old is your golden widow, my dear?'
 Jack laughed,
 Gosh, I don't know. She's plent! old"
 Well, don't let her vamp you, she cautioned. These bloated mil lionaires know their stuff, my chld.'
 Now you sound like one of you, characters he chided. By the way, how about the new play? Al full of bootleg gin and wild women I suppose?"
 Exactly" she retorted cooily Sorry. my dear but I'll have tc run along now. Reds waiting for me"
 Wait a sec, Molly. Are you really going to take Rita's baby?"
 T said I was, didn't I?"
 Well, there's no need of getting sore about it. How do l know wha, you said? Bob said you said so- but, shucks, he's usually talking through his hat"
 Well, I am." she declared. o, haven't any objections have you?'
 Good lord, Molly! Whats tn, matter now. All I wanted to sa. was l think it's mighty fine Of you Shes a great little girl. But your, going to have your hands full