Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-13

Bryant Dunning was wise in the
ways Of a certain type Of girl; the
Winnie type. He made the mistake
OF thinking Chatty really belonged.
by nature. to the needless flapper
class. the kind OF girls who think
only of the moment, reckless Of con-
sequences. needless Of the worlds
opinion. thinking the pleasure Of
the moment the only thing worth
while.
Such a girl. when she pulls away.
argued Bryant, is only Sparring for
time. Well, the way 10 handle 'em
is TO give 'em their headsl Every
time they went out together, Bryant
told himself. she was a little freer
with him. At first she permitted
only a kiss or so in an evening. Now
he could kiss her as much as he
pleased - and he pleased a great
deal.
So Bryant agreed with her nov
Sure, If you want 70 ride. We'll
ride. but better get your evenings
supply Of kisses while the getting
is good. because when ! start the
bus. she's going to travel!'
You funny boyl" Chatty ran her
hands lightly through his hair. Il
didn't mean to be cross. I was just
thinking Of"
or whom?" asked Bryant, Curl
ously.
David"
ooh. yes. David. Wonder how he's
getting on?" Bryant had no idea
that David was so muchi in Chatty's
heart and thoughts. He was too
conceited to imagine a girl could
kiss him and think Of another man
at the same time, or find his kiss
a Joy because It seemed to come
from another mans iipsl
Il don't know" answered Chatty.
Lets starti"
Bryant threw the machine into
gear. Ever see him?" he asked.
Never" answered Chatty. That
she saw him every day was nobody's
business.
Going into Billie's the next day,
Chatty was surprised TO find George
Mayhem. She hadn't seen him for q
long time. and Billie had been non
committal about him.
why. George, old thingl" she
cried, putting out both hands. You
are a sight for sore eyes. Where
have you been keeping yourself?"
Been away on business" answer
ed George. 'Chatty, what you been
doing to yourself? You look SO much
thinnerl"
The weight Of the of an
irresponsible life!" answered Chatty.
lightly. Il am a lady Of leisure-and
how. Maybe that's why I'm thin
don't get enough to eatl"
"Chatty! You are not serious!"
"Of course not, goOSel But I am
out of a job-haven't a job conceal
ed about your person, have you,
George?"
Billie came into the room just
then. and he did not answer. To
Chatty's amazement, Billie looked
positively beautiful. There was a
light In her eyes and a smile on her
face Chatty hadn't seen ~since-well.
Just how long was it since she had
seen her look like that?
Not since the last time she and
David and Billie and George had
had a quiet. wholly innocent and
non-alcoholic party.
So Chatty knewi Billie's heart
had been empty. with George away.
She could talk all she wanted to
about it being a platonic friendship.
and her duty TO her husband she no
longer loved or lived with, but
Chatty knew.
Poor BillieI To love a man and
not be able to marry himl Nobody
need tell her anything about that.
Only-well, II vas more hopeless for
Billie than for her. At least neither
she nor David we're married
There was a queer little comfort
In the thought. Suddenly a freezing
jealousy assailed her-that girl
The girl who wouldn't marry unless
her man made ten thousand q yearl