Evening star., 1934-07-08
She came into his
office in a heat wave
land business got
better right away

powdered, appeared. She had, 81 -4
Connie noticed. donned her dish
OF o hat. Perky it looked, too.
There could be no doubt about the
alteration in her eyes as they
sought her employers.
EXCUSE me, Mr.. Barclay, but you said to
make that train and Just wanted Toto
to say good-by" Her eyes filed again, and
she stepped back into the outer Office
Hugh excused himself a moment.
Was he? Could it be? After all, she
was cute little thing and Hugh had sort of
lost track of Connie during the last three years.
you've been so kind to me, Mr. BarcIayt"
Connie frankly listened. Indeed, she could
do nothing else unless she put her fingers in
her ears. She didn't.
We'll, I wish you all the luck in the world
II things" Hugh's voice dropped TO indis-
tinguishableness. to see me sometime.
Well, good
"Good-by."
The door clicked Miss Cooper was gone.
so happened in at the opportune moment"
Connie bantered studying Hugh's face for traces
of sadness and finding it a mask. Miss
Cooper's vacation has begup~ and here's little
Connie all ready 10 go to work."
Connie removed her gloves and hung up her
hat.
"what shall I do? Any letters. Mr. Bar
clay?"
[ IUGH BARCLAY writhed. How wonderful
! to have Connie, and yet he just couldn't
afford it. Paying Miss Cooper two weeks vaca-
ton money had about strapped him.
''Of course. I don't expect any salary" Con-
ME flashed toothsome smile at him. Such
beautiful teeth they were, too: so even and so
glisteningly white! II realize I'm worth plain
nothing without experience. You let me get
the experience and I'll be tickled to death.
Please Hugh. Why hesitate so? Don't you
want me? It's only two weeks!"
Only two weeks. Did he want her? Did q
wagon want a star instead of q plug horseP
Business is pretty dull Connie Fact is I
was planning to do with public stenographer,
when necessary, the next couple weeks; but il
the experience will help you any-why, I'll try
to keep my mind on my work and have you
around"
'Darlingl Where do I begin?"
A postman. dropping two advertisements, the
rent bill and "Our Dumb Animals" on Hugt's
desk grinned sideways
Begin by remembering my reputation, Miss
Wnslow." he Knocked. This is q business
Office"
81 hope you remembered that with Miss
Cooper Where did you find that nifty little
trick. Hugh-I mean Mr.. Barclayp"
The Acme Employment Agency, I believe.
Do you think you could take letter."
Soberly Connie adjusted q clean sheet of
paper. Hugh began pacing up and down.
Miss Constance winslow, Park avenue New
York City. Dear Miss Winslow:
There are a few questions I'd like to ask
you as q matter Of form.
First, how the heck did you know Miss
Cooper would be leaving today?
Secondly, you look like million dollars
That costume screams Fifth avenue, and it's
brand new. How come IL the winslow family
has met with such reverses, that its heiress has
to seek lowly job?
Thirdly, don't you know this stuffy Office
will get you? You are used to beaches and
sea waves instead OF heat waves. How'd you
like q lemonade right now?
THAT" Hugh concluded, mopping his brow,
"is all. Please answer"
Connie adjusted o second sheet and went on
tipping. It astonished Hugh ebsently rummag-
ing through papers on his desk, how quickly she
passed him his reply.
Hugh p. Barcley, Atty-at-Iaw, Gleason
Bldg, New York City.
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