The Washington times., 1931-01-29

Mary Wayne was by far the
prettiest girl at Lake Conomac.
Dexter Lee was likewise the
handsomest man, likewise the
most daring.
His 1.-the, brown-clad figure
swung erect over the most diff
ficult ski handicapS, and he
twirled intricate figures with
his shining skates on the CLASSY
lake. Therefore it seemed the
most natural thing in the world
when Mary Wayne and Dexter
Lee began skating together and
hiking together, sitting next
one another at dinner at the
inn and dancing together eve
, 1ings.
It seemed natural and alto
gether charming to everyone ex-
cept Bill Boyd. He had spent
the savings of half year for
this winter vacation at the lake.
The idea was to be with Mary,
away from her family for once
in his life, to ask her at last to
marry him. He could do it
honorably now. His job was
secure. A substantial raise was
imminent. All had looked rosy
until Dexter Lee appeared on
the scene.
He Attracted Women
Dexter had a way with
women. Everything about him
attracted them. When he
danced he held them close and
whispered tender compliments
in their ears. Bill Boyd grew
desperate. He tried skiing and
spent most of his time on his
head. His skating had never
been anything to boast Of.
Neither, for that matter, was
his dancing. He realized sud
denly that compared with the
brilliant Dexter chap he had
nothing, not a social asset. He
was miserable, but the strength
of his love gave him courage.
He took the bull by the horns,
cornered Mary one evening
after dinner, before she had a
chance to slip away for a
moonlight walk with Dexter.
Mary, darling" he said.
"You know how much I love
you and that I came here to
this place to be with you and
tell you of my love. Oh, can't
you see how you're torturing
me being with this other man
all the time, this total stran-
ger? He can't mean anything
to you in such a short time.
I've loved you for years and
looked forward to earning
enough money so that I could
marry you. Will you marry
me, right away, tomorrow"
Mary Eludes Billy
Mary wriggled away from his
tight grasp. II can't marry
you, Bill, because 1 love Dexter
Lee. I felt it the minute I met
him. He's so big and kind and
handsome, and he says the most
marvellous things. Oh, Bill, I
hate to hurt you, but I can't
help it. He's exciting and ro-
mantle. We're just small-town
every day people. I want some
one grand and big and strong
like Dexter"
But I could earn a living for
you? Mary, I've tied myself
down to this job and worked
hard thinking of the day when
we can marry and have a home
of our own and couple of kids.
I've watched over you ever since
we we're youngsters and taken
care of you and now"
Mary patted his hand and
smiled over his shoulder. Dex-
ter Lee was beckoning to her.
He had only to crook his little
finger and she ran to him. Bill
was furious.
"You don't know a thing
about him. I won't let you"
flush, everyone's going to
hear you"
II don't mind if they do. I'm
going to take care of you. Your
mother thinks you're so safe up
here. She wouldn't let you stay
a minute if she knew about this
0cvter Lee"
Vacation Nears End
Mary laughed at him, and
hurried off with Lee.
Only four days remained of
the vacation that was to have
been so happy. Bill had a feel