Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-07-05
GALL is
NOT GOLD
THAT"

tS By D. J. waish.I

with softly shining eyes. II some
~ times wonder II deserve so.
much happiness. Just think,
Alice, Ted has the lot completely paid
for and has made three payments on
our new bungalow. Isn't 1t wonderful
to be engaged?"
Alice regarded her tolerantly. "If,,
a four-room cottage in a new subdl-
vision satisfies you it is very nice. For
myself, have ambitions. You haven't
met any of my friends yet. Harold
writes poetry"
Shirley turned quite pink with in,
dignation. "Poetry doesn't pay as well
as plumbing. Ted is getting along
splendidly. He has put in all the,
plumbing in the new house himself,
evenings. You ought to see my sink;
double drainboards and set 80 inches
from the floor instead of the usual 20.
There is a shower over the tub, too"
Alice rubbed at her already gllsten-
ing nails. "You seem very domestic"
she drawled. 81 like to go to dances
evenings. What do you think Of my
new ringT'
Silently Shirley stared at the large
diamond, fully four times as large as
the tiny, perfect jewel Ted had so
proudly presented her with. 1T Is
beautiful" she said at last, "but 1t
must have cost a great DEAL"
but naturally" Alice practlced this
phrase, one heard at a theater, liar
old wishes me to have only the best.
Don't you think he is awfully hand
some?"
"Ye-as," Shirley agreed with a men
tai reservation that she hardly under
stood herself Harold puzzled her.
Tall and slim with black vanished
hair brushed to a snakelike smooth
ness he did not fit in with the rest of
them. His clothes, too, were not
those Of their crowd. Ted had q good,
$45-suit that fitted him nicely but It
wasn't in the same class with Harold's
Ted disliked Harold and had even
asked his sweetheart to drop Alice.
"Allce has lost her head over So
ciety. For a laundry sorter to talk
about living at an apartment hotel and
being near for theaters and dances Is
scream. Money doesn't come that
easy. What will she do when she Is
old and needs home? Better 60 easy
on that sort Of stuff, Shirley. We're
ordinary folks and we want to get
ahead while we're young enough to
work and plan for the future. Alice
spends every cent she has to try to
dress up to Harold"
Shirley, thinking over this speech,
had to admit that Ted was right.
Harold wants you to come with US
to see the circus parade" said Alice.
isn't 1t lucky the boss is such a good
fellow? l never worked anywhere be-
fore that 1 got two hours off for 1t. I
wish 1t fell on a Saturday, though
Then we could spend the whole after
noon running around"
"Oh, no, l can't" Shirley answered
quickly.
Alice scowled. "And, why mott"
"Why-that isl just can't"
you've been acting awful snippy
lately. l know Ted doesn't like me
and you're letting him run you. Afraid
he'll break off with you, I suppose"
II am not. Ted loves me-"
Maybe; it's plain he doesn't trust
you, though. l think he's Jealous Of
Harold's good looks"
mo" Shirley spoke without much
enthusiasm. A girl doesn't like the
Implication that she Isn't trusted.
"Then be yourself and come with
US. What are you going to do with
the two hours? Hang around this
placer
And Shirley found herself accom-
panying the two. She had pinned on
a cluster of flowers, given by Ted.
Harold cast a displeased glance at
the decoration. "Any need for thatT
he drawled.
Shirley shrugged. TITS going to stay
there, though"
The three we're now walking up the
street, the distant band qulckened
movements.
A short man with an odd scar across
the left cheek slipped through the
crowd and whispered to Harold. then
vanished.
Harold wheeled about. Say, girls
I'm frlghtfully sorry. I've got to hur.
ry to help out friend who is lunch.
Ing at Hotel FILLMORE and who has
forgotten his blllfold. It will take all
my ready money and I'll have none
left to treat. Miss Shirley, will you
do me an immense favorp
"What is IT." she asked, instructive
ly disliking the way his eyes shifted
from her direct regard.
Its to take this" he brought out
from his pocket an emerald ring.
square and exqulsitely cut, land run
into the pawnshOp on the corner and
get as much as he'll give you. I'll
take Alice with me and we'lI meet you
In the lobby Of the hotel"
The girl stared at him in amaze
ment. Although she had weakly per.
mltted Alice to drag her along when
she did not wish to offend Ted by
accompanying her, she did not lack
spirit and this proposal didn't sound
good to her. "Most certainly not
What should know about pawnlng
jewelsr
Harold frowned at the clear tones
that carried several feet and brought
some surprised glances at them. mo
friend does not show much courtesy
I thought you would enjoy going to
the hotel and" he glanced severely at
Shirley, 81 had planned to take both
you girls in there for bite after the
parade. OF course. though. the plan