Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-30
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Charlotte Chatterton, nicknamed
Chatty, is a born gossip. Her moth
err. a widowed dreSSmaker. has one
wealthy customer, Mrs. Van Nuys,
and through her Chatty gets a posi-
ton as switchboard operator in the
Van Nuys bond house. There she
meets and falls IN love with David
Jordan. handsome young bond
salesman.
Chatty's busy tongue creates hav-
oc in the Office. Agnes Herford,
Mr.. Van Mugs secretary. leaves on
account Of Chatty's gossip. David
Jordan knows that Chatty Is re-
sponsible. and drops her. Chatty be-
gins to 90 with a new salesman.
Bryant Dunning, who says he Is
married but has left his wife. Chat
tvs friends are Billie Langenau. a
file clerk. and 'innie Talcott. Mr..
Vans new secretary. After some
lively parties Chatty makes up her
mind to quit going with Bryant.
NOW GO ON WI I THE STORY
CHAPTE7 XXI
For three days Chatty kept her
promise to give Up Bryant and his
crowd.
But it was not an easy thing to
do.
On Wednesday night It seemed
deadly dull to be starting home with
Billie after work-and with nothing
to look forward TO but a long. quiet
evening in the Upton street flat.
1t was raining. and the front
room looked more cluttered and
dreary than usual when she stepped
into 1t at six o'clock. Mrs. Chatter
ton had her sewing machine in the
middle OF the floor, and the carpet
around her was Uttered with scraps
Of silk and bits Of basting thread.
Everything ne led busting, too,
Chatty noticed, \ hen she came in.
We'll. dearie, 1t seems like old
times to have you coming home in
time for supper" her mother said,
with a smile.
yes. Doesn't it2" asked Chatty
without one.
She was blue aid down hearted
as she went into the bedroom to
slip out Of her office dress nd into
O comfortable bung llow apron.
The bedroom, ~ T. was dusty. and
the top Of the dresser was in dis
order. There was q little heap or
soiled silk stockings IN a corner or
the clothes closet, and two soiled
princess SliI hung on = hook
against the closet or.
I've been ~neglecting things lately
rushing about SO much" Chattv
thought, gathering them I'D and
soaking them in the bathroom
bowl.
She left them there, and went
into the kitchen to get supper ready.
There were ONE slices Of cold ham
in the ice box, a head or lettuce and
q big bowl Of chill d tapioca pud-
ding.
While she W. washing the let
tuce the telephone rang.
"Helloi This you, Babe?" Brvant,s
voice asked her when she took down
the receiver and put it to her ear.
Its all right fo4 me to talk . J Won
over the telephone. isn't 1t. even II
you won't let me see you any
moI.?"
II suppose So Chatty answered
Where are YOU? At W~innieis?"
mo. I'm at home" he said
quickly. and I'm mighty lonesome
too. But I'm not going out until YOU
come to your snses and start going
out with me again, see? When do
you think that viii be?"
I'm too busy 10 talk to YOU now. y
Chatty said. Al getting supper
Goodbye"
She hung up the receiver and
went baci- o her lettuce.
At seven P-.d CO e home rom
the drug store end TIE little family
sat down to supper in the kitchen.
Family reunion, huh?r asked
P, his mouth full Of br ad and
ham. THE reformed children have
returned to the fold. Ell What,
mother?"
Mrs. Chatterton nodded her head
doubtfully. Il + II you've both re-