Hyder weekly herald., 1932-03-19
THE MAN TURNS
By HOWE EVANS
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looked about her chum's immaculate kitchen. and watched wistfully her preparations for juniors lunch.
 ''l ought to go home and wash my dishes, but as long as I've taken your advice and given up my position. hope you won't mind if l stiffen my spine a little by detailing the req sons."
 Shoot; I'm going to make you a cup of coffee before you go."
 Thanks. need 1t. feel awfully shaky. l-l 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- siye. She had none of Madge's yielding softness of voice or manner. That's the limit, honest it is. You have had the same job all that time and sup ported Jim in between his."
 Madge shook her blond head thoughtfully.
 "Thats 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, love him more than l 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.
 Maige 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 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 with dreamy satisfaction at the little bungalow next door. Suddenly she leaned forward, quick gasp in her voice.
 "Oh, dear, spoke too soon There's Jim coming now and can tell by the way he walks that he's mad and has quit another job"
 Vera followed her to the door, 1t firmly.
 Don't weaken, now! If you do if 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 if 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- cern in his usually laughing eyes was more than Madge could stand. With 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.
 What's happened? Are you sick? Shall 1 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 I had planned-' She felt him stiffen at the unexpected reprOach but she hurried on, Let me finish before you say anything. Jim. l didn'r tell you I was going to resign my position today, I 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 I hoped could with things going so fine for you"
 Jim interrupted in so stern a voice that she sat up to look at him. You mean you are tired of the of flee? 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, if you've quit?" | Somehow he seemed bigger. older: she | was almost afraid of this new mood. You and l are the only ones who