Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-15

"Why, no one Is behind me i
don't quite understand you. l am
hired because | dance. 1 suppose !
will lose my position when the guests
tire Of me-"
"Blahl ! don't like EN- when they
talk too much, though, sister. Keep
Sugar Papa hid If you want 10. But
IL nothing but your dancing holds
you here, you won't stay long. Bet
ter hook up with some guy like mel
II hope you like my dancing.
Betty spoke nervohsly. She had
heard the other girls talk. ard an
ticipated some unpleasantness.
II like your dancing all right, kid,
and / like you, too No girl was
ever sorry she was nice TO Jake
Daubert- | got a pull in this town,
| tell you'll"
1T must Be very wonderful. \
have to change my costume before
long. / must 20 70 the dressing room
now"
"Ycu stay here till ! finish talk
irgl l got something 70 say 10 YOU
You are not living on the money you
make here. But l like you for keep
ing your mouth shut Nothing 20
this college boy stuff How about
you and me hooking up, kid?' His
hand under the table pressed her
knee.
II must gol" Betty slipped out Of
her chair on the eide away from him.
Hey. wait "a mute cried
Daubert, but Betty pretended not ~
hear. She rushed hreathiessly to the
dressing room and sat painting, wait
ing for her next appearance. She
rubbed her knee vigorously, 70 re-
lieve il Of the contamination Of has
touch.
she was nervous when she did her
next dance. She had learned the
dancers trick Of shading her eyes
with her hand and, pesring across
the tables, saw him still seated there
III he sent for her again, she de-
tcrmined to tell Bill Paxton VIA. ht
had proposed and not 70 back
AZ she hurried out Of the entrance
after the last show, Jake Dauher'
grabbed her shoulder. She turned *
avoid a scene rs several people were
passing.
whats hurry?- he asked. grin
ming.
NJ. Is late. Il must 20 home" sh'
explained. trying TO twist her shout
der from his grasp his hanS
slipped down, and he took a firm yrii
on her wrist instead
aT1l take you home" He pointed
AZ a car with a chauffeur, which We
standing al the curb.
mo. | will walk | don't want X
ride with you"
aYor are riding with me" he an
nounced, pulling her toward the car
Once in the big Limousine, Bert,
knew she would have no chance Wit
this man. He held her BY the LEI
hand. She swung her right with al
the strength In her. hitting him
resound;ng smack in the face.
you little hell catl" he exclaimed
"Tll tame you fast enough" He di'
not release his hold on her. hu. still
pulled her toward the car.
~Let me loose or iii screaml" crlci
Betty. excitedly. trying 20 jerk ava.
from him. They were close 70 thl
car now. Betty saw u roadster pull
ing in behind it, She recognized
and cried. Andy Andy"
Almost before the second call And,
was at her side His fist hit Dauher
in the eve. and as his head doubles
back and he staggered. Andyis othe
fist landed in the pit Of his stomach
Dsubert rrunted and sat down ci
the running board Of his W ear
Andy did not wait for more. q
several people Fad gathered HuE
Ting Betty II his roadster, he backeI
away from the Limousine and crov
off. He turned the corner. lookinI
back to Sc see If the other ear wa
coming. but Dalbert evidently Ia
enough. Is his car had not moved.
-0h Andy, you were wonderful"
cried Betty, batting his arm. Befcr'
he coald reply she burst into tear
and buried her face II his roat sleeve
Cry IL out. and then tell me abou
it,- soofhed Andy.
After sobbinR n few minutes Bet.
explained. when she mentionel
Darbert'z name Andy whistled-
THAT biz fat crook may try x
gang me for this. but I don't care.
rot In q couple On good punches III
stopped the err on the river roas
and cEddled Betty I'm his arms. Shi
still schbed. - W. rut his hand unde'
her chin and kissed her.
Betty was Nd hapny ever her res
] cue that she threw both arms arount