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


The following day Andy made no
reference to their conversation. He
took up the routine of his work and
Betty did the anne 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 some prepara-
tons for going away tomorrow
night. If you feel as I do. you can
do the same thing when your work
is done"
Thank you. l would like to CO."
answered Betty. In half an hour
she left the office. For half an hour
or more she sat on a bench in the
park. Then she rose grimly,
and started for George Harris res
taurant.
George she began. "I want you
to- get in your car and go for a ride
with me.
I'm sorry, Betty, but I'm very
busy. I haven't time"
George. pleasel You must take
time. I 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" he asked,
you can depend on me. Past &C
tons indicate that"
Yes, George, I know" answered
Betty, a bit impatiently. But,
George. I am going to be absolute
ly 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 never 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 1t 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 I have
never told you, George. I never told
YOU that the night I was hurt I was
cuddled in Andy Adair's arms, and
he had proposed to furnish a flat
for me and carry n Of the keys.
I didn't consent. but I think that
would have had it not been for the
accident. 1 was out of work, out of
money. and I liked Andy better than
anyone else.
Il said l liked him. I know now
that I loved him. That was why !
listened to his proposition. The only
reason I am a good girl is because
Of that accident. At least. I think
so. I have to be honest. George.
There is another thing. The rea-
son Andy never came to the hospital
was because he had conclusion Of
the brain and was not out fol
months. Then he went to the hos
pital 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 and
to dance with him twice. On one
of these occasions he introduced me
to his father and his mother. His
mother invited me to their house fol-
dinner.
Since that time. George. Andy
has proposed to me He wants ms
to marry him. Don't speak unit
I am through" George opened his
mouth, but closed it again.
Il have never forgotten what vol
did for me, George. / tell vol
frankly I'm not in love with you
I wouldn't be fair to tell you other
wise. But I admire you more thar
anyone I know, except, possibly
Andy.
ct have known for years that yor