The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-09

She relented faintly. "Im afraid you'll have to trust me first thing to do is to try to find his owner. Tomorrow I'll adver- tise."
 Advertise? For that" He pointed contemptuously to- ward the pup. There was disbe- lief, laughter in his voice.
 The girls chin raised. "Yes," she said, land until find his own CT he'll have fine home. We'll ge. along all right" She sought his eyes for an instant, hesitated and then added, Good night" as she turned and started northward.
 She had not gone half a dozen steps when the youth was beside her. He touched her arm.
 "Listen," he urged, "there are a lot of things I want to talk to you about. Didn't I meet you one eve- ming at-at the Marigold? No, that's not it. mean-er-the Palais Royal? I'm sure did. I've been wanting to see you again. Don't hurry away like this-!"
 She had stopped and was watch ing him as he fioundered for the words. Into the wide blue eyes that had seemed so guileless a mo- ment before there flashed a look of swift hostility, followed instantly by a show of cool indifference. The transformation was startling. It was something that never should have been seen on the face of one so young..
 Pnt tho xyo,,th fnol, -o naf;oa "If you won't let me take you to dinner" he went on, "how about | tomorrow? Where can I tele- phone you?" He had pulled a memorandum book and pencil from his vest pocket. Say" he grinned boyishly, "I don't remem- Der how to spell your name. Mines Travers-in case you've forgotten. Mark Travers."
 NO. MT Travers," the words snapped sharply, Not tonight or any night. Better go back to the Marigold and find the girl you met there. It wasn't l." Traffic had halted at the inter- section and a taxicab, vividly col- ored, pulled up near the curb. The girl had turned away, suddenly | thought better of 1t and wheeled toward the street. She signaled the driver and darted out toward the cab Another moment and she was inside. The street light glowed green again and with a jerk the cab moved forward.
 Where to, lady?" asked the driver.
 She gave the address, then leaned back against the leather seat. A frightened whimper from the puppy made her hold the little animal closer. Over her shoulder the girl caught a swift glance at a disconsolate young man, tall and very we'll tailored, standing on the curb and looking after the disap- bearing taxicab.
 It was a drive of 15 minutes be- fore the vehicle halted and the girl stepped to the sidewalk. A came to meet her. He was smil- ing.
 T was beginning to think I'd missed you" he said. Here. let me take care of that" One hand dug into a trousers pocket and came fourth with a collection of coins. He had settled the fare and turned about before he noticed the small dog.
 The girl caught his glance. Isn't he cute?" she said eagerly, "Oh, Bob, the poor little fellow was nearly killed! Right out in the middle of Broad street he was A truck almost ran over him Frightened to death too! But he's over that now. See? Look at that little tail waggle, will you?"
 They both laughed.
 ''So that's what kept you?" Bob Farrell exclaimed. Well. I think the pup got lucky break. What 1 are you going to do with him?" | Keep him-until I can find a better home for him"
 Be sort of nuisance. won't he?"
 T can manage" Besides, couldn't leave him there to be killed!"
 No. suppose not. well-the situation calls for action"
 The action Bob Farrell had in mind went into effect forthwith There was a quick visit to the cor ner five and ten store where Far. reli purchased the smallest dog collar on the counter and then a leash. It was necessary to punch an additional hole into the collar before 1t could he fastened around the puppy's neck. Once secure they returned to the restaurant before which the taxicab had halted.
 Five minutes later the girl and young man faced each other across a candlelighted table. The pupp, had curled into a comfortable bal at their feet.
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