The Washington times., 1935-07-27

ono Of the passengers on the
Tenyo Maru, sailing for China
from San Francisco. ~ sort Of
took it for granted that Roger was
going with her"
II didn't know anything about
that trip" Donetta said. Gerry
and Schuyler and saw q lot Of
Roger out on the Coast but Mile
wasn't well-she didn't come into
the club. But Roger said she en-.
joyed the travelling about and see
ing all the new places. Roger had
to go on up to his mills in Seattle,
I guess-that's where he had
started for when he left New York.
He's awfully good to Mile some
ways, at least he never skimps her
on money. I imagine he must
have sent q nurse, or q companion
with her on that long trip"
She Is Grateful
Rogers a swell guy, when he's
SOBER" Betty agreed. "How'S he
coming, do you lnow-by plane?"
IT think so. 1 think he wired
Schuyler that he was" Donetta
was vague. Els there anything you
want, Betty? I'll send you my
maid"
Suddenly she leaned forward
and laughed breathlesSly.
"Oh! Betty, can you believe that
it's really me? Donetta Dane?
With this house and servants? I'm.
agine me-offering you the serV.
ices Of my maid!"
"Why not?" Betty Rugged her.
you're a very rich lady now, my
dear, and am still Betty Potter,
newspaper grill" She gave Don
eta a final little hug. And I love
you, honey, and I'm so glad that
you're happy-I think it's Just
great! But, darling, I took the
liberty Of bringing old Suky-God
knows that the old dear'S no
French maid, but she loves me
and knows my ways. I sent her to
the servants quarters, but Dona
I'd rather have her sleep in my
dressing-room here If I may. All
your servants are white, and she's
a queer old bird, and likes to be Q
lot to herself-okay2"
Don't be silly, Of course it's all
right. Anything you want Is all
right" Donetta turned to leave
the room then paused, and ran
back like q child. She threw her
arms around Betty.
you're such a dear" she told
her. II was feeling awfully low
so many strangers-and hoping
that I'd do everything right so
that Schuyler would be proud OF
me. I'm grateful, and I adore you
because you're so sweet and
friendly. Thank you, Betty"
She gave her guest q hug and Q
swift kiss, and ran from the room.
"She's really a DEAR" said Betty
to herself. And I'm awfully glad
she's so happy. She deserves It,"
A little later old suky came into
the room.
1.-THE butler man, he done told
me could come on up to yoh,
Miss Betty" she said. "Whut you
all goin' to wear, honeyp wants
you to do me and Mister Cyrus
proud"
"You old fraud" Betty laughed.
"You know Uncle Cyrus and I
quarrel all the time. What does
he care how I look?"
"Sho you all quarrels, honey"
said suky comfortably. But that's
Jest cause you loves each other so
much. Yoh Uncle Cyrus, he sets
great store by you-1'm goin' to
lay out the new silver dress and
silver sandals. Whut flowers you
want, honeyP I found out from
Miss Donetta's maid that she's
goin' to wear flame color. Sho you
two will be the prettiest gals
heah." She went toward the bath
muttering. "And that French
hussy needn't think she can dress
her lady any better than old Suky
can dress her Miss Betty"
Just as Betty, freshly bathed
and deliciously scented, was max
ing q last turn before her mirror,
q man servant came to the door,
and handad 9lIkV n fl0riSt'a box,