The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-23

Preliminary work on the water front was already under way, "Borings and sounds are now be- ing made" Bob said, "and specifi- cations will be ready for bids with in 30 days"
 Joan understood little of the technical language he used but she was immensely proud that he should have even a small connec- ton with anything so big and im- portant. She was proud, too, that he wanted her to know about 1t.
 Bob expanded the subject, pleased by loans look of interest. The company had decided on a southern plant to serve the trade of a large territory south of the Ohio, he said. Normally, the raw materials would be shipped north to the main plant, but now finished products for the southern area would be shipped from Memphis, carrying a much lower freight rate.
 "You understand, Joan?'
 "I think it's wonderful" she said
 And a good thing for Memphis, Bob went on, because It will bring Q big payroll here"
 A good thing for Memphis, Joan was thinking because it had brought Bob here.
 She found her interest growing as he piloted her about the site, already a beehive of activity. Sur veyors at work -- machines being shifted into positlon-trucks nov ing about--automobiles coming and leaving.
 Joan was excited. It was her first glimpse of huge develop ment in the making. Walking beside Bob, she noted the defer- ence of the workmen and engin- eers.
 "How are you, MT Weston Things are moving along fine."
 A man touched his cap. "The chief engineer has some prints in his office he wants you to see be- fere you leave. sir" ;.
 Excuse me a moment. Joan" BDb said. "Sam, tell Miss Waring about tho new type of machinery that is being used for the first time in this plant"
 "He sure knows his business. '' said the man named Sam, as Bob moved away.
 Joan wanted to ask what Bob's business ,:as. "Ill wait until he tells me-" she decided. Hes prob- ably one of the young engineers or maybe a surveyor"
 They drove back into town about noon. Bob suggested luncheon at . hotel.
 "Let's stop by Fieldings for sand wiches," Joan said.
 Hes inclined to spend his money too freely" she thought, when he should be saving 1t. This car for instance with its stream lines and powerful, engine"
 She didn't know what young construction engineer might earn but she was sure 1t would not be . very big salary.
 It was fun eating their sand wiches. Thrilling to have so many people staring at them.
 And no wonder" Joan thought. Hes terribly good looking
 From Fieldings they drove through Chickasaw Gardens, then past the Memphis Country Club. Bob thought the Mickey home was beautiful, so typically southern. He pointed out attractive features of other residences.
 Joan told him about the Holllster home on Walnut Grove with its boxwood hedges and spacious grounds. He really must see 1t in spring when the azaleas and dog wood were blooming and wisteria covered the pool! There was a wonderful vista through lane of natural evergreens.
 But 1 wouldn't want large house myself" Bob began. "Ill tell you why" He broke off and failed to complete the sentence.
 There's something he added af- ter a moment. What kind of q home do you want, Joan?"
 
 She closed her eyes for a min ute, a trick remaining from child hood.