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took the slip of pink paper and
crammed 1t into her purse. What
difference did it make whether she
got off at Eighth street or Broad?
NNE or two other passengers
~ looked at the white-faced girl
curiously. She stared through the
window. unaware Of these glances.
Half an hours ride brought them
to Broad street. Norma followed
the others out Of the bus. She
glanced up and down the street,
then started walking westward.
Across the street the hands Of an
illuminated sidewalk clock shone
clearly. Seven forty-five. Norma
was surprised to find it so late.
Last night at this time she and
Mark had been packing his travel
ing bags Last night? 1t must have
been years agol
Il can't go on this way" Norma
told herself. 1--WE got to decide
what to do"
She had come to the end of her
plans. Curiously during all the
time she had thought about slip
ping away from the Travers home
she never had planned the next
step.
OF course she must find place
to live. Somewhere Marks father
and mother would not look for her.
Chris apartment would be the first
place they would think of-pro-
vided they made any effort at all
to find her. Norma was not sure
they would bother.
Still, it was better to stay away
from Chris.
The girl stopped at a corner and
bought a newspaper.
Il ought to eat something" she
remembered. She was not hungry,
but it would be foolish not to eat.
She scarcely had tasted food during
the past three days.
There was restaurant down the
street where Norma had otter
lunched, a cheap, clean place. One
Of a large chain of restaurants.
She went there, found a table in an
obscure corner of the big room.
When the waitress presented the
menu, Norma ordered listlessly. A
few moments later she could not
remember what she had asked for.
She hoped the food would be hot.
1t was pleasant and warm in the
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newspaper and began to scan the
Rooms for Rent" section. Then
she heard her name spoken.
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
MTORMA raised startled eyes.
IN why, Bob!" she exclaimed.
why, hello-!"
Bob Farrell smiled. Wasn't sure
it was you for a minute" he admit
ted. Haven't seen you in a long
while. Mind if 7 join your"
please do! It's good to see you
again, Bob" For a moment the
girls eyes lowered, then met his
gaze. Marks out Of town-it's a
business trip-and I'm taking a va
cation from my own cooking. Sit
down and tell me all about your
self"
Farrell pulled out the chair OPP
posite and sank into it. He looked
at Norma admiringly. II haven't
been doing much" he said. Moth
ing to talk about"
He hesitated, then continued. "I
should have sent you my best wishes
long ago-when I read about your
marriage. I certainly wish you
every happiness, Norma"
Thanks" There was a pause
before Norma said hurriedly, II
have been happy. So happy! Some
day when you meet the right girl,
Bob, I hope you'll know the same
happiness. You deserve it-and
you'll find it, too!
"You see this is the first time
Mark and I have been separated.
It's going to be pretty hard, I'm
afraid"
Farrell's tone was sympathetic.
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he suggested.
Norma shook her head. "Oh,
no! I think I'll feel better to have
some one to talk to. It's luck find
ing you here, Bob. I've thought of
you so many times. You didn't
leave Marlboro after all as you ex-
pected?"
mo. No that-er-that fell
through"
CHE didn't notice that he flushed
- slightly. you've been doing
things I want to hear about" she
told him. "Chris said you had a
promotion"
We'll, not exactly that. Got a
raise a while back and they don't