The Washington times., 1932-08-13


ginning Friday, August l9.
a great deal - you see she
happens to be my friend"
What kind of a friend are
you to her. to start her on
this racket"
Racket. . Larry, what are
you talking about?" she asked,
in her best tone Of innocent
surprise.
Just this-it's a dirty, rot
ten Shame-She'S a good kid
with nice parents and you are
just heading her off the
track. -"
Il suppose you didn't try and
head her off the track. L sup
pose you were holding her on
the track with two arms.
just like this, weren't you?"
mo. I have great respect
for her. she's decent"
And I suppose I'm not?"
II didn't say you weren't
and you're not going to trap
me into a brawl here. . Now
I'll tell you this-I'm through
for keeps! 1 made arrange
ments today to settle some
money on you. the whole
things been very foolish. 1t
can't get either of us any
wherew
Lurline was stunned. For a
moment she was at a total loss
for words. trying to compre-
hend what tragedy this meant
for her. Before she could reply
a little group of guests joined
them at the rail.
Hello. Lurline! Hello, Larry,
old boy!"
But Larry had gone, leaving
Lurline to the smart cracks Of
the girls.
At the Bar
Blonde and Pratt were stand
ing at the ships bar. She had
listened attentively as Pratt
pompously told her about the
boat, using his newly acquired
nautical vocabulary. Now he
was talking to her with a sleek
gentleneSs.
Il think the Follies are very
fortunate. You're a very deco
rative young lady.
1--WE been called lot Of
things"
And you start rehearsals for
about three weeks, I suppose?"
said Pratt, as he poured some
champagne into their glasses.
"Yes-Mr. O'Brien-do you
know him? He was great-gave
me a couple of looks. -"
Il don't blame him. L feel
like looking at you myself" and
Pratt's face moved in closer
to her.
I've never been on a yacht
before. :" said Blonde, quickly.
Il hope you're coming often"
Then raising his glass, Drink
up!"
Il had too much of this last
night-oh h h hi" exclaimed
Blonde, taking her glass.
THE bubble Of life!"
The bubbles down your nose,
you mean. -" and they drank.
Hello, Blondie!" Larry had
approached unnoticed.
"Oh, Mr.. Belmont" said Blon.
die, trying to be cold.
"How's PAP"
"Okayw
'NoW-here's the bridge up
here. said Pratt, impatiently.
What does she want to see
the bridge for?. Just a lot Of
old compaSSes and charts. E.
you don't want to see the
bridge?" said Larry.
An Old Friend
Pratt glared at Larry and
started to move away.
Are you coming?" he asked
Blonde.
II want word with this
child" Larry said. I'm an old
friend of the family, eh, Blon.
die?"
Are you kidding?" Pratt was
annoyed.
It wouldn't kid anyone,
would II"
Not much!" said Blonde,
as Pratt turned away in a
huff.
Listen, you-watch your
STEP" said Larry seriously,
when Pratt was out of earshot.
you're nice kid you
think I wasn't on the level last
night. I'm very fond of you
Blonde. -"
Thanks" Blonde tried to
keep her voice disinterested.
Il mean decently. .decently
fond of YOU" Larry was very
much in earnest now, and he
spoke quickly. Blonde watched
him closeley.
Let's be pals. Don't mess
around with this sort of peo-
ple-it doesn't mean anything"
IF it doesn't mean anything
what about you and Lur-
line?"
That's over Blonde look
ed at him angrily,
"Oh, I hate you! I wish I'd
never met you!"
Il told you-that'S overt"
Larry said emphatically.
Since when?"