Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-19
llma SSoUx Sc8r1eT"ry

though she knew about It only from
hearsay. Zone of the most modern
hotels in this part Of the country. I'm
sure you'd like it,
sold! Are we coming into the
city?"
This is it," Sugar felt her heart
going pitty-pat.
new coupe with a man from New York
was tremendous thrill. She wished
Zanie Lou could see her. Signing, she
settled deeper into the cushions.
"This is so nice. hate to get out"
she said innocently.
That gave Scoop the opening he'd
been looking for. well, Lollypop,"
ne slowed the car, you don't have to.
Nothing would give me greater pleas
ure than to keep going on and on and
on"
It'll we reach China?" Sugar laughed
merrily. But live just straight
ahead three blocks. They might miss
me. So guess we'd better stop"
Scoop was never one to pass up an
opportunity.
1--WE better idea" He pretended
to be. deeply engrossed in the traffic.
How about having dinner and going
to the movies with me tonight? If
there is movie. Would your mother
object?"
That just about knocked the breath
out of Sugar. For few seconds she
didn't know what to say.
"There-wouldn't be any objection,
1 don't think" she began uncertainty.
But"
II know" Scoop nodded, you don't
even know my name. Here" he drew
leather case from his pocket, This
may help some"
Sugar took the case in her hands.
On one side there was badge Of
silver and gold that read:
Police reporter"
On the other side:
This is to certify that Patrick
Xavier Scoop O'Reilly is a staff
member of the New York Democrat,
entitled to all privileges of reporter
in good standing. Signed, Marvin E.
Cox, Managing Editor"
Sugar handed it back to him and
said what everybody in the world
says to newspaper person: 1T must
be terribly interesting to work on a
newspaper. I'd love to be writer"
Scoop passed the comment up.
well. how about tonight?"
stop here" Sugar directed. This
is where live Let me think"
Scoop blinked when he saw the
LIE Masters estate. Wow! You must
be the mayors daughter" he ejacu-
lated. mo wonder you can't make
up your mind whether to dine with a
poor peasant. I apologize"
"Oh, no." Sugar denied, hurriedly.
1T isn't that. I'M CO."
! Great! It's now. I'll slick up
and call for you in an hour. Can
you make it that soon?"
''Oh, yes" Sugar assured him, and
her heart was beating so fast she
thought he might hear it.
Z, Jumped out and went around
to- the other side to help her out.
Just then Sugar saw Zanie Lou stand
ing in the yard, with her mouth wide
open, staring at them. For minute
she felt faint. Suppose zanie gave
her away!
Scoop took off his hat. "See you
/ at g." he made a gallant bow and
hoped into his machine.
Zanie Lou hadn't moved from her
spot by the lily pond when Sugars
shaking knees conveyed her there.
well. young lady!" Zanie fell to
the grass. What have you been up
to? Who was that grand-looking
MANI"
Sugar dropped to the grass beside
her and covered her face.
"Oh, Zanie Lou, what have done?
1--we got date at 6 o'clock to
go to dinner and the theater."
"Is that all?" Zanie recovered her
self and kicked her heels in delight.
Boy. you sure didn't let any aspara-
gus grow under your new shoes. Come
on-tell me-who is he? Before
bust"
"His name is Mr.. O'Reilly, and he's