Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-10
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TO, his stenographer in the outer
room. Knowing Rod. the girl waved
him into his managers sanctum with
friendly smile
King looked up from the work be-
fore him. Hello there. Cowboy" he
called, 81 though he had not seen
Roc for several days. Whats on
your mind, eh?"
"Just thought I'd drop by and say
hello" Rod responded grinning.
WANTS A CAR
His manager snorted. yeah.
know all about that. I bet you ten
to one it's touch!"
Rod chuckled. you're right, Mr..
King" he admitted. 1T is touch
if you're willing to let me have
what I want"
"Why, sure any amount. Kid"
Killing told him heartily. How much
you need?"
"How much does good car cost?"
Killing whistled. ALREADY he's crazy
| for cars and he amt even had his
first fight yet! I thought you was
more steady-headed than that, Cow
boy" he added. little reproach-
fully.
"Oh. I'm not crazy for a car. but
I'm going to need one soon after the
fight. I'm going to get married. I
think and I want to drive back out
to Montana with my bride" .,,
"He wants car. and then right
away he says hes going to get mar
ried!" Killing exclaimed. pretending
to tear at his hair. what will ] do
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days yet till he fights one of the
toughest boys in the country. and he
amt even thinking about i'll"
"Oh. I'm thinking about it. all
rig hit" Rod disagreed. "Only 1
thought if YOU could make me an
advance I'd get car"
DO you just have to have a carp"
Killing demanded.
I'D like one very much" Rod per-
sisted.
"Oh. we'll" King sighed. "I've got
brother in the auto business. I'll
call him and see what we can do"
ROD, KINGS IDOL
He called a number. and-~after a
short conversation. turned back to
the youth. well. if YOU got to have
car. my brother will fix you up.
His pla, is on Michigan Avenue.
Here's the number. But don't spend
too much money. Cowboy" he
warned, as Rod took the slip OF paper {.
eagerly. In spite of the scoldlng
words. Kings tone was hearty. even
"Thanks. Chief" Rod cried. start
ing toward the door. I'll see you at
the gym in the morning"
King stared at the door through
which his boxer had made his exit:
MAYBE I'm getting to be silly old
fool" he unused. but I think that's
the finest boy ever knew.
II
At the automobile showroom
Kings brother met Rod at the door
with extended hand. "Glad to meet
Won. Mr.. Herrick!" he exclaimed as
thew shook hands. my brother has
been telling me all about you. Come
| inside"
On the showroom floor were many
cleaning new machines which the
youth regarded with scant interest.
Kings arcther noticed this.
Don't you want to look at tnese
cars?" he asked.
"Iu tell you what want" Rod ex-
planned. 81 don't necessarily want
new car. I want one that Is last,
and snappy looking roadster or q
good coupe. I didn't figure to get
one that cost lot of money. either.
"But my brother said that you
should have any kind OF car you
wanted. even my most expensive
model" TIN man eXpoStulated.
HIS FIRST CAR
Haven't you any used ones? Rod
persisted.
"Surc. Right this way. Cowboy"
Rod followed the man back lnUo
the used car showroom. Almost at
once his eye lighted on long. low
swung. fray roadster which stood at
the one side of the place.
"How much for thatP" ne asKeo'
indicating it.
Lets See-that's Stutz-a special
built Job about a year old. III make
it to you. since you're my Drotners
friend, for eight hundred"
"Is it in good shape?"
Perfect and it'll do ninety. TOO.
After few minutes OF INSPECTION,
the youth expressed his satisfaction
with the car Then. after the for
malities of signing few papers. ne
hal the tank filled. and with feel
ing of proud ownership. drove 1t
home.
He was tempted to drive over to