The Coolidge examiner., 1934-08-03

pridefully al his dlminuiive auburn
haired offspring as she slipped into
her chair at the breakfast table
~what'n we give q great big girl
Ike her for present. Moihcr7 A
nice biz dollyr
I lie looked expeciantly from Myra,
bis wife. 10 Nancy. his daughter.
Then bis gaze turned 20 hurt aston
lshmcut when neither smiled az this
witty sally.
Yes. you would suggest a dolly"
Nancy's fresh young voice was
scathlng. You've been acting as II
we're four ever since came home.
II you want 10 know what really
want--it's a lip stick and a boy
friend"
A bomb exploding In their midst
could not have caused a greater up
heayaL
George Carter choked 90 a piece
OF toast
Myra In the act OF taking her see-
ond cup. poured the hot coffee on
the breakfast cloth.
MY dear chlld:~ The parents ln
horri8ed chorus
yeah. that's what want-a boy
friend. All the other girls have
them. Mree Collier. two years
younger than ain. has heaps Of
them"
"oh. she hasI~ Myra gasped help
iessly.
Yes. and Il Isn't enough that I'm
handicapped BY inheritlng Mothers
saub nose and your carrottop. but
you have 10 dress me queerly."
My dcar-your mothers nose Is
retrousse-li's her best feature"
George Carter defended calamity.
"And your fathers hair 10 Ru-
burn" Myra reproved. not TO be out
done In chivHlry.
AS 10 your clothes"
Il know what you're going 10 say.
! ought to. I've heard Il often
enough. You think Just because
you're president Of the Parents
league. you've got 10 be an example
OF how 10 keep young girls young
so I'm fright In Jersey and fat
heeled shoes she hxed her mother
with accusing eyes
Mr. Carter threw In a mild "Now.
my dear child, Tm sure your moth
er knows best"
'Yes, she knows best and be-
cause you're n college president with
young women 10 save / cant have
even a box OF taicum."
Tears were very imminent now.
"Here I am practically doomed to
be an old maid by the two people
who ought to help me the most No
boy will look At an out-of.date blot
TO like me"
Thank God for thatt" George
calculated fervently.
The clothes I've got were all
Fight 10 a Switzerland boarding
school where there is such a thing
as jeune flle. but here in Ameri.
ca they are disgrace. I want
fur coat, a chic hat and high-heeled
pumps like M'ree Golfers got"
Nancy's voice was almost a wall
-when I walked home with her
yesterday every boy We passed
looked at her"
I'm thankful you are not the
kind Of girl boys stare at" her IA
iher insisted.
That's Just where you make
mistake. In the proper clothes I
am" replied his daughter proyoca-
lively.
Certainly not. You're still a lit
tie girl. No amount OF clothes could
make any difference. II / were a
betting man" said George Carter
in sudden irritation. I'D bet that
II you walked down town with me
not q single man would do more
than glance at you
Alta boy. Dad. Be a sport now
and come through. Bet"
Nancy pressed home her vantage
point.
Nancy came gentle reproot
from behind the coffee percolator.
-I've got 10 convince you. Let
me walk Just six blocks with you"
coared the willy Nancy. you walk
behind me and watch. Only. Moth
er. III have to wear your pumps
and fur coat"
"No. lndeedr"
"You sect" jibed Nancy. You're
afraid 10 bet-you both know I'm
right
"All right All right"
Myra threw up her hands.
But | think you are out OF your
mind"
Nancy wore q cherubIc smile
-You didn't name your bet. Dad"
she reminded him. IF win I get
n fur coat and 4 makeup box"
MY Godfryl'
"No backing out !" pleaded Nancy.
Backing out-neverl But you're
going TO get the disappointment OF
your life. Not a man will look