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

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Betty Brown dansed for fun until
her parents died, and then had to
dance for money. She has several
d~isagreeable experiences with men
who think because a woman dances
in public she is morally lax. Andy
Adair, one Of her schoolmates, Sc
cures her a position in a night club
where she is expected to act as host
ess to lonesome men guests. Here
she discovers that entertainers and
guests, alike, take it for granted she
is Andy's woman She resents this
assumption, but finds il difficult to
combat. As a dancer ut the night
club III seems to make good and
the proprietor says he will keep her.
tNOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XVI
After Betty had danced at the
Iron Door for two weeks she became
quite friendly with all the care-free
but kindly group Of girl performers.
The solemn-faced juggler drifted on,
and one Of the singers had also ex-
hausted her popularity. New people
came to replace them; Betty realized
her position was only temporary.
While she received enough ap-
plause she would be retained, but as
soon rs tickle patrons lost interest
in her dancing she would have to
find a new position. In spit of ef-
forts to forget. this weighed on her
mind and depressed her.
Andy was still attentive. dropping
in sometimes with another man or
two. but often alone. He usually
met her az the close or the last show,
10 take her for a ride before going
home. Betty slowly but surely
learned the theatrical habit Of sleep
ing late in the morning. and now
went out little except in the late aft
ernoon.
She had been provident with her
money, saving most OF il. Girls AT
the Iron Door were given a midnight
meal between shows. In her desire
to keep her figure she ate only this
meal and her very late breakfast.
One night just after she danced
Bill Paxton sent a waiter for her
When she Joined him ut the table
from which he always watched the
show and the dining room service
he said: "Guy wants TO meet you
Big politician. Yes him TO DEATH"
He led her across the dance floor
to a fat man sitting alone mt one Of
the tables. Jake. this is Mis-
Brown. Mr.. Daubert, Betty"
"Helo. Kid" said Daubert. with
out rising. Betty seated herself re-
sentfully.
want a drink he asked.
"Mr. Paxton doesn't permit us tc
drink Betty gave him the reply
used BY all the girls. II excused
them, and did not offend the mer
who offered.
"You a drink with me. I car
close this place tomorrow IL I want
TO. and Bill Paxton knows H."
But ! never drink anyway.
tried. but I don't like the taste OF H.
"Tell that TO the much-atvertiset
M~arinesi" jeered Daubert. "The only
people who don't drink are people
who can't get H."
at must be wonderful 20 be able
10 get everything you want,' flat
tered Betty.
Il do. 7 want you to drink.'
Boosted the fat man.
II wish I didn't have TO refuse
Wouldn't you like TO dance.'
"No. I don't dance. just drink
7 guess Bill didn't tell you who ! am
I'm the inside ms IN city politics ~
this part or town. when I snap m,
fingers they all have 70 hon."
"Are you an alderman asket
Betty. trying 20 evade the liqucl
issue.
81 make and break aldermen.
make and break mayors. too.
never hold office. I tell office holders
where 20 get off,
Il knew you must be a big man
Betty tried 10 carry out Paxtcn's
Instructions to piease this man. nj
though she l0athed TIE piggy eyes
neerinr Mt her from puffed lids. the
| tier after tier Of chins rising from
| his collar and the bir diamond rings
on his pudry. hairy fingers
@who nut you on here-" he asked
@Mr. Paxton hired me. IL that's
what you mean"
II know. but who got you your
joh-"
@Mr. Adair. an old schoolrnate ri
mi~e. introduced me 20 Mr. Paxton
II ain't talking Of the college kids
7 want 10 know Who ID behind you
! Come cleans~