The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-08-07
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NEA SERVICE M.

versatton was on dangerous
ground. 1t had been on the tip
OF her tongue q moment ago 10
tell Arlene and Marya about the
wedding that noon in the Little
Stone Church. but she was mol
vet ready for that disclosure. Too
many things were crowding them
selves into this day.
THE second OF the most impor'
l tant events Of Ewes life was
10 take place within two hours
after her wedding. TWO snarp
sounds OF the buzzer summoned
her to the office Of Earle Barnes.
advertising manager OF Bixoy {.
Although her work took her 10
Barnes office many times each
day, Eve felt half-sick with trepi'
dation this time. She tremoled
involun.arily, and her d
throbbed with dull ache. YET
she slr0ve to maintain. an appear
ance OF outward calm. A swift
glance in the wavy old mirror
hanging over the washstand ID
the corner treasured her. and the
group gathered about Barnes
desk little suspected that the
lovely, flushed face and eager
bright eyes OF the girl joining
them masked real fright. Ewes
chin was held high. however. and
she managed a smile as she ac-
knowledged the salutatory nod OF
white-haired Mr.. Bixby., founder
and owner Of the store. So much
depended upon the outcome OF
this conference.
Barnes drew up a chair for Eve,
next to Alice Marshall. who was
first assistant advertising man
ager. Mr.. Bixby brought from
his vest pocket pair Of Oxford
glasses which he unfolded and adj
iusted on his dignified nose. THE
better to see you, my dear.
thought Eve, and she felt that
with the aid OF those powerful
lenses ne could pierce through
to her innermost thoughts and
discover her secret.
Miss Bayless," he began with
customary dignity, you are IN
doubtedly aware that It Is the
policy OF the Bixby store to watch
carefully the progress Of each OF
its employees. From the time you
Joined us we have noted with sat-
isfaction your spirit toward your
work, your cooperation and your
initiative" Mr.. Bixby smoothed
the narrow black ribbon attached
to his glasses before he went on.
miss Marshall Is leaving us,
as you, OF course, know. And II
becomes necessary for US TO
choose a successor TO fill her posi-
ton. Mr.. Barnes and l discussed
the matter OF the New YORK trip
after my talk with you this morn.
ing, Miss Bayless. and It has been
definitely decided that you are to
CO."
"Oh-how niee!" Eve managed
to articulate.
at will give added interest and
Importance to the launching OF
your special column and ought TO
give you talking points for many
weeks to come. Women read de-
partment store advertising pri.
marily for the purpose of learn
ing of bargains and new merchan'
disc. I've always commended
however, that in addition adver-
Using should be chatty and inter-
esting In itself. Well, were
counting on you to make Bixby's
advertising chatty and Interest
ing.
""hat lis change may lead %
eventually depends largely upon
yourself-the selling power OF
your copy. your initiative and the
ability you display in other ways"
Thank you. I'll do my very
best" Eve promised. "Do you
did you definitely decide that I'm
to go tonight? 1 could 60 a little
later. just as WE'LL" Eve was pray.
ing in her heart. mot tonight,
Dear God. don't let It be tonight"