The Washington times., 1932-07-25
CHAPTER /


strange men. How do you know
what'll happen?"
Blonde McClune slammed the
door of her locker to emphasize
the plea to her friend, Lottie
Callahan.
It was closing time at Lacy's
. Dry Goods store. Several hun
derd girls were banging locker
doors, wriggling into jackets,
3amming down hats, and daub-
ing rouge and lipstick on drawn
faces. These essentials quickly
completed they made their way
to the crowded exit.
Lottie ignored Blondes ques-
ton.
They have a swell car" she
Dragged. Strengthening the seams
in stockings that covered a pair
of shapely legs. "It's one Of
those new low ones, covered
cro-cro-cro-, oh, you know,
that shiny silver stuff like
those new picture frames we
Just got in. Aw, come on,
Blonde, they won't bite you.
Gee, they're just going to take
us home!"
Stale News
"Yeh, we've heard that be-
FORE" answered Blonde, pulling
her little hat down over mass
of rebellfous blande curle. Come
on, let's get outa' here. But I'm
not going in any automobile!"
Lottie Slamed her locker door,
and the two girls hurried to-
ward the exit. AS they reached
the door a voice called:
Good night, Miss Blondie!"
Good night, Pops! Don't
sleep on that new shipment of
ladies righties!"
The old night watchman
grinned widely. Everybody liked
this little blonde with the soft
blue eyes that sparkled. When
she smiled her sensitive mouth
disclosed a row of shining teeth.
Little freckles were spattered
over her slightly upturned nose.
Blonde was never too tired
or troubled to toss a CHEEKY
greeting to Pops.
And Blonde was troubled to-
night. OF all the dates Lottie
made, she liked this one least.
AS she reached the street with
the milling crowd, she looked
toward the curb past the group
of waiting men expectantly
watching the girls pouring out
! of Lacy's. She spotted the
flashy roadster a short dis
tance down the street and
sized up its two occupants. One
had loudly patterned suit, an
even louder necktie, and wore
a derby hat titled over one eye.
The other, in the drivers seat,
chewed thick cigar, its elab-
crate band still in place. His
hand, on top of the wheel, dis
played a large diamond ring.
Blonde noticed the men were
eyeing the girls as they came
out of the store, and making
remarks to each other. That
settled it for Blonde.
"Aw, Lottie, come on" she
pleaded as she seized her
friends arm. I'm not going
to let you CO."
Don't be silly" said Lottie.
"Here he comes! I've got a
date, I tell you. Come on, We'll
Just let them drive us home"
They don't look so hot to
me-" Blonde replied as she
glared at the approaching man.
"No, on for me. They might
be a couple of kidnapers. VINO
are they anyway"
On the Stage
"I've told you. He's in the
burlesque business-you know
a big show. We might get in"
"Us in show? Don't be a
sill"
"Hey! Come on!" the one in
the flashy suit called. What's
the idea?" as he approached
the arguing girls.
"Oh, Mr.. Greenbaum," said
Lottie, rather grandly. This is
my friend, Blondie-Blondie NC,
ClS,ne she's nv best friend-I
told you about her. We're pals"
Hello, baby! Come on, step
on it!' Greenbaum commanded.
"Well, goodbye, Lot" as
Blonde turned away. Lottle
grasped her arm as Greenbaum
said:
"Come and meet Sam!".
'SYou mean in the car? I've
lust been looking at it," coldly
retorted Blonde, but allowing
herself to be led by Lott1e TO-
ward the roadster.
"This is Sam-Sam Mulk-
know Lottie, don't you?" Green
baum introduced as they
reached the car.
Hello, kidd" said Sam.
'"I forget your name, sweet
heart -" said Greenbaum.
Blonde Mcclure" and Blon.
die emphasized the 'McClune."
Hop in! ordered Greenoaum'
opening the door. :,
"HoW shall we sit?" queried
: Iottie. There are four Of us.
Is there seat behind?"
"Plenty of room. Hop IN
Blonde" invited Sam.
mo, TIL take the L."