Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-19

add that the man was youthful
attractive. and that he had wanted
10 take her 10 dinner.
Farrell began 70 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 as 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 nee been an impressive resi-
dence. Norma and Girls were
quite comfortable there. Behind a
screen in the living room was a
shelf bearing a two-burner gas
plate on which ID was possible 70
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 vas
through the other girl that Norma
had come 10 know Farrell.
Two minute creases appeared I'm
Norma Kent's forehead As they
spoke Of her roommate.
You know, Bob" SHE confLded.
I'm worried about Chris"
why? What's the trouble2r
"Oh. nothing-only. well-I 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 If / 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 hlvi.r the coffee now
and Farrell had lighted n cigaret.
He blew a winding wreath OF
smoke. withdrew the ciRaret from
his lips and stared moodily az the
glowing tip. The silence became
awkward. Norma felt she should
make conversation.
Summers nearly over. She said.
Il hate 10 have 10 end. We've had
so 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. lie 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 it?"
He raised his head. was eying her
intently.
Bob Farrell, how can you talk
like that?"
"oh, its true all right. Why not
admit it?"
But / do care about you. You
know I dor
You don't noed 10 say that. I
know you think I'm "A darned nuts
ance. Sorry II L forget
But, Bob
His gray eyes held hers defiantly.
An instant and tenderness, plead
ing replaced defiance. The tone OF
his voice changed. "Oh. Norma. If
you do like me "A little bit why
won't you give me a chance to
make you happy? Im-I'm crazy
about you! Maybe I don't have
much now but I'm going 70 have
some day. And lid work Sd hard
for you. Normal Lord. II you'd only
say you'll marry me there isn't
anything in the world I wouldn't
tackle. There's nothing 7 wouldn't
do for your
The girls dismayed voice inter
rupted. But I can't, Bob. I don't
love you"
I'D make you love me. Oh. We
could be SO happy. You say you
care a little Bit"
IL was an eloquent appeal. Nor
ma Kent moved intentionally.
I'm sorry" she said. IL 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 frienas