Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-19
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add that the man was youthful.
attractive. and that he had wanted
to take her TO dinner.
Farrell began 10 talk OF other
things. He mentioned NOrma's
roommate. Christine Saunders. and
was told that Chris" was working
late that evening. The two girls
shared what was known a. a zone
room apartment" IN "A section re-
moved by 80 minutes street car
ride from the business district. The
apartment" consisted OF a large
living room, tiny sleeping alcove
and bath on tn. third floor OF what
had one been an impressive resi-
dence. Norma and Girls we're
quite comfortable there. Behind a
screen in the living room was a
shelf bearing a tWO-burner gas
plate on which 1t was possible TO
cook an entire meal. The girls
always breakfasted at home and
quite frequently prepared dinner
there. Bob Farrell had sampled
Chris Saunders inspired cooking on
the two-burner gas plate. II was
through the other girl that Norma
had come 10 know Farrell.
Two minute creases appeared in
Norma Kent's forehead As they
spoke Of her roommate.
You know. Bob" she confided,
I'm worried about Chris"
why? What's the tr0uble?"
"Oh, nothing-only. WE'LL guess
it's just nothing" Though she said
no more the troubled look remained
in the girls eyes.
Don't you worry about Chris"
Farrell said heartily. THAT girl
has a level head II I ever saw one"
The dinner had been appetizing.
There had been a roast served with
vegetables. hot rolls, and a salad
Of green's with the dressing sea-
soned exactly 10 Norma's taste.
Dessert was a mixture OF chilled
fruit.
They were h1vi-C the coffee 10
and Farrell had lighted a cigaret.
He blew "A winding wreath OF
smoke, withdrew the cigaret from
his lips and stared moodlly at the
glowing tip. The silence became
awkward. Norma felt she should
make conversation.
Summers nearly over" she said
II hate To have Id end. We've had
50 many good times this summer"
Really mean that?"
"Of course I do. It's been more
fun than any summer since I've
been in Marlboro ana that's-let's
see almost four years.
She thought for a moment the
young man was not listening and
looked at him in surprise. He had
heard, though, because after a
brief pause Farrell said. You've
enjoyed the places we've gone,
things we've seen hts me you
don't care much about, isn't i-?"
He raised his head, was eying her
intently.
Bob Farrell, how can you talk
like that?n
oh, it's true al right. Why not
admit it?"
But l do care about you. You
know I dor
You don't need 10 say that. I
know you think I'm a darned NUS
ncc Sorry IL / forget
But, Bob"
His gray eyes held hers dcfiantlv.
An instant and tenderness, plead
ing replaced defiance. The tone Of
his voice changed. "Oh. Norma. If
you do like me a litt-l bit why
won't YOU give me a chance 10
make you happy? I'm-I'm crazy
about you'll Maybe ! don't have
much now but I'm going 70 have
some day. And Id work 50 hard
for you. Normal Lord. II you'd only
say you'll marry me there isn't
anything in the world 7 wouldn't
tackle. There's nothing I wouldn't
do for you'll"
The girls dismaved voice inter-
rupted. But / can't, Bob. I don't
love you"
I'D make you love me. Oh, We
could be 20 happy. You say YOU
care a little bit!'
II was an eloquent appeal. Nor
ma Kent moved uncomfOrtably.
I'm sorry" she said. II do like
you a lot but don't you see this
spOils everything? Why can't we
20 on as we have been - having
good times together. forgetting such
serious things as marriage? Why
can't we be awfully good frients