Evening star., 1934-08-05

-HE day was brilliantly bright as
Fenderton' Roper issued from the
door of his fathers somewhat pala-
tial home in Westcote, and Fenderton
himself might have been mistaken for
young prince. Although he was in
, disgrace with his father because he had been
kicked out of college and seemed unable to hold
any kind of job, Fenderton was at the moment
feeling fine He had SIS in his pocket.
For two weeks, Fenderton had been what
he called "a little low financially" not even
having enough money TO buy cigarettes because
his father had stopped his allowance. but his
mother had taken pity on him-as mothers do.
bless them
I'm sure your father is right, Fenderton,"
she had said, "even If he seems harsh to you,
but know he would not want you to go in
rags and tatters Not if he happened to think
of it. So want you to go down to Hershmann's
and get yourself nice Summer suit and what
else you need Fenderton, and I will telephone
them to charge it."
So Fenderton selected suit that seemed to
him right for man of the world. 1t was quite
sporty suit. and he also charged natty hat
a classy cane, a nifty pair of shoes and ties,
socks and other items TO match.
They do seem little Showy to me, Fen
derton." his mother said when her son appeared
in all his glory, "but suppose you know best.
I'm sure you look very handsome, my son.
And, Fenderton, I am going to give you $25.
your Iatner WOULD De furious, out can Dear
to think of your being without any money at
all"
THUS it happened that Fenderton, nobly
arrayed left the house. He had two OBJ
jects in mind-the first was to see Oscar Teeter-
ton. from whom he had borrowed SO three
weeks before. and the second was to hunt up
pretty May Middleton, buy her a soda and then
take her to the movies if she was willing. She
usually willing. She liked Fenderton very
much indeed.
Fenderton had, however gone no more than
two blocks toward the home of Oscar Teeterton
when he ran into May Middleton, who was on
her way home from downtown with package
of soap flakes.
why. Fenderton." May exclaimed. "Ain't
you grand! You've got new suit haven't
you. Fenderton? Did your father have soften
ing of the heart, Fenderton2"
II viii ask you to never mind my father,
If you please. May" said Fenderton haughtily.
II guess he's stin mad at you, then" said May.
81 guess your mother felt sorry for you didn't
she. Fenderton2"
1T is not necessary to discuss the matter"
said Fenderton even more haughtily. Il pre-
sumo person can get suit of clothes once
In a while without having everybody on earth
make remarks about what. after all. is nobody's
business but q persons.
well. for goodness sake. don't get mad.
Fenderton" laughed May II only thought, If
your father was so mad at you and you didn't
have cent"
II have q cent. thank you since you have to
bring that up" said Fenderton. You needn't
consider that am always broke, Miss Middleton,
just because there are times when-wen. when
get financially low. Just any person does,
even financiers-"
'Fendertonl" exclaimed May Have you got
some pocket money again? I'm so glad! You're
such . Crouch when you're broke. Fendereon-
Wait. Fenderton. please You don't have to
act that wayl"
May said this because Fenderton was turning
up Burridge street. He was turning up Bur-
ridge street because Oscar Teeterton lived Up