Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1932-11-23

sir MY sister la Peoria has just haG
another baby"
Griffin reached In his pocket and
Windy's eyes glistened generously.
Here's flyer. if that will do you
any good"
"Thank you. ssr.- 1t will help"
Another thing-oon't tell the that
story again for nine months. I'm sure
it's cot been five months since you
last told it to me WHEN you wonced a
loan"
Il will be more careful II my
mathematical calculations, sir, il the
future"
, Mathematics is @ great study,
Windy. You should pursue II
further"
II will. sir. when I learc the Navy
and set up III a cafe--"
You've been saying that--how long
now? Ten years to my knowledge.
Maybe longer. You'll never leave the
Navy The gobs have got you for good.
Now get about your duties
Windy grinned. much like o school
hoy who has staged successful and
undetected raid on hts mothers coolsJ
Jar. THANK you. sir
Windy stepped aside and saiuted
smartly as Lieutenant Duke Johnson,
Executive Officer of the Squadron. en-
tered the Office. The latter was some
six Or seven years younger than the
commander Of the squadron. He was
now In his green flying uniform and
immediately turned out Us always.
looking as Windy once colfided to
Badly Barnes. as though he had Just
stepped out of beauty parior where
he had been given all the works.
Lieutenant Johnson returned the
salute puncttliously. but with cer-
tain chill,ness OF manner that be-
trayed less understanding and sym
pathy for his mea than was the case
with Lieutenant Commander Griffin.
The men admired Johnscn's efficiency
and Obeyed him cheerful!y, but he
never won their affection.
Windy came sharply out OF his
salute and proceeded to the apron OF
the hangar where seventy five to q
idling about IN groups. At the FIRST
note Of the bugle's blowing colors. the
men came to attention. facing the flag
at salute, Windy stood rightly at
salute until the coiors we're hoistea
and the last note OF the bugle call
had sounded, and then believed Fall
in!" to his men. as Badly came up
with two packages OF cigarettes.
Windy hastily slipped them into his
pocket. and proceeded With the roll
call. When it was finished he faced
his men with a ponpo,,s air OF pro-
prtetorship. a cZar In his own small
domain, and roared at them bombas-
ticai!y:
This morning the shippers section
carries out the first experimental dive
bombing practice, This afternoon
every crate in this outfit gets bath
and manicure fit for lady. II any
Of you guys wanna see Panama
through portfolio. just let me find
dirty plane, Tonight section one flies
the Admiral out to the Saratoga.
That's ALI. Now GET
Wtudy broke suddenly OF In his
TRADE as he caught the eyes OF
youthful Chief Petty Officer standing
back OF his line OF ,yter. at the side
OF a yeoman. The man was smiling
at him sarcassieally. In the dead
silence. Windy felt the eyes OF the
men focusing upon him. caught the
speculation on their faces. and he
suddenly beloved out:
Now get those crates on the line!
Fall outi"
The men hurried Forward as the
great doors OF the hangar were thrown
back revealing the huge building
packed with shining. spotless air
planes It was on impressive sight.
one that always struck Windy into a
glance OF admiration. but now he
paid no attention. HIS glance was in
the direction OF the new c. p. Q. who
advanced towards him. the yecman at
his side.
This is Steve Nelson" began the
yeoman.
yeah. YEAH growled Windy. in
Irritation. II know him."
Hello. Windy" said Steve. that an
noytng ironic smile again ON his face.
Haven't seen you since Panama"
with three hundred outfits IN the
Navy. why did they have to send you
to mine?" There was bitterness as
well as turbulence ia Wtndy's voice.
Sorry. Windy. but I don't know
what we can do about 1t. Do you?"
well. don't forget one thing--1'm
running this outfit and I'm running
1t my way"
80 I've just been hearing" smiled
Steve Nelson. Bailey Barnes ap-
preached and Windy indicated Steve
with curt Jerk of his thumb.
Chief Nelson--Cnief Barnes ;
The two C.. 2. O.'s nodded to each
other. without Offering to shake
hands.
Nelson here" continued Windy
with sarcastic bitterness. lis che
smartest Chief Petty officer in the
Navy
"Yeaha" said Dalay. and eyed the
newcomer askance in that masculine
look OF appraisemeut that Is doubtful
but willing to be convinced.
That's his trouble: he's too smart"
said Windy.
Thanks" said Steve. mildly.
Find q locker for yourself Inside"
"T've already got it,
what do you mean. you've already
got 1t? When?"
Before you came to this morning"
Windy began to swell up with rage