The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-05-13
! THE MAN TURNS !
BY HOWE EVANS

(@ by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.l
(WNU Seryicel

preparations for juniors lunch.
Il ought to go home and wash my
dishes, but as long as I've taken your
advice and given up my position, l
hope you won't mind If | stiffen my
spine a little by detailing the rea-
sons"
Shoot; I'm going to make you
cup of coffee before you CO."
Thanks. l need 1t. l feel awfully
shaky. II was counting up last night.
In the four years Jim and l have been
married, he has held an even dozen
different positions"
you mean quit that many?" Vera's
energetic young voice sounded explo-
sive. She had none of Madges yielding
softness of voice or manner. That's
the limit, honest 1t is You have had
the same job all that time and sup
ported Jim In between his"
Madge shook her blond head
thoughtfully.
That's hardly fair, Vera. He's never
been lazy or idle very long and when
he has been out of work he has done
everything around the house, cooked
and cleaned and-well, l love him
more than / ever did, but as you say,
I've been spelling him."
"His mother did that before you
ever met him ~ Vera spilled hot wa
ter on the stove emphasizing her
words.
Maage smiled wearily. "You just
can't blame him; he is such an ador-
able lamb when he has his own way
about everything"
"Yes, and a stubborn mule when
anybody tries to boss him."
Fortunately they seem to realize
that where he is now and give him his
head. He seems better satisfied than
he has ever been before and he's been
promised more money next week"
Slipping her coffee Madge was gazing
bungalow next door. Suddenly she
leaned forward, quick gasp in her
voice.
"Oh, dear, spoke too soon! There's
Jim coming now and l can tell by the
way he walks that he's mad and has
quit another jobI"
Vera followed her to the door,
catching one slim arm and pressing
1t firmly.
Don't weaken, now! If you do
II you go back to work you are lost.
You'll never have the nerve to take
such a stand again"
Don't worry" Madge's large pansy
eyes glowed. I'm sure I'm doing the
best thing for both of US. I'll stick
1t out %
Jim was hanging up his coat as she
entered the front door.
"Why Madge, darling are you sick?
You look so white-and sort of queer"
Hands grasping her shoulders, he
started at her anxiously.
The tenderness in his voice, the con-
Germ In his usually laughing eyes was
more than Madge could stand. With
a sob she jerked away from him and
running into the dining room, buried
her head in the couch pillows.
Jim followed and sitting down
pulled her into his arms.
whats happened? Are you sick?
Shall phone for the doctor? I never
saw you like this before!"
Recalling Vera's advice, Madge
choked back her sobs. She must be
calm. Pressing her head against his
shoulder she murmured shakily
you don't need to tell me. | know
you have quit again, just when every
thing seemed to be going along so
fine and l had planned" She felt
him stiffen at the unexpected reproach
but she hurried on, Let me finish
before you say anything, Jim. 1 didn't
tell you I was going to resign my
position today, want to surprise you.
Oh, Jim, I'm just tired of leaving my
little house and going out to work
every day. I want to stay home like
my friends do really good job of
housekeeping, and l hoped I could
with things going so fine for you"
Jim interrupted in so stern q voice
that she sat up to look at him.
You mean you are tired Of the Of
fee? I thought you were so sold on
the whole bunch down there that you
wouldn't give up your job, that you'd
give me up first!"
She Strengthened, bracing herself,
expecting one of his bearlike hugs.
Instead he whistled, gave her one
long, very serious look, glanced at his
watch and jumped to his feet.
Bewildered, Madge watched him for
a second then sprang up, catching at
his arm.
'I'm sorry, jim. didn't think you'd
mind. Where are you going, Jim?"
Back to the office" He tried to
loosen her frantic hold.
But how can you, II you've quit?'
Somehow he seemed bigger, older; she
was almost afraid Of this new mood.
"You and I are the only ones who
know that. / just walked out when
the chief started kicking On some or
ders, but II | can catch that next
train, I can walk back and tell him
I'll shoot them through in fine style
and double the company's profits"
His arms around her, he gave her a
quick, hard kiss.
ave can't both quit, so since you
| beat me 70 It." He smiled, his eyes
softening.
Honest, Madge, I'm glad. I'll be
home at the usual time for dinner
You won't have to rush so, getting
things ready, maybe you'll feel like q