Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-08


of contentment. For q few minutes
they sat silently, lulled by the languid-
ness Of the star-filled night. Then
Paul said:
ut will be great to get into our
own place. Living with you in a
nice little apartment is going to be
lot of fun. We can just park around
the house and take it easy. Oh. maybe
do a little cooking occasionally, and
eat in the breakfast nook. I'm a
handy man In the kitchen. honey
I've spent 8 lot of time in them"
Mixing cocktailS?"
"Well-yes, that too. But my
mother, back in youngstown, taught
me to cook when was a kid. She
said I might annex a wife some day
who had learned to appreciate all
kinds Of art except culinary art"
so? However, darling, it happens
that the wife you-annexed-was the
oldest Of four girls and her education
in the science Of preparing food was
not exactly what one would call
neglected. So, II you won't be toe
disappointed, I'll try to do the cook
ing for our family"
They both laughed. Then suddenly
Ina twisted around. facing him, her
face swiftly earnest. She took hold
OF his coat lapelS, her manner con-
centrated. Then she said, hest
tatingly:
II want to suggest something
Pauline. You know, at night you'll
be working. and-and I'll be terribly
lonesome while you're gone-so ]
think 1t would be good idea to
keep on with my job"
ct know. honey, we decided that ]
would OUTPUT I'm almost sure ]
can get transferred to q night shift.
Then We would both be working at
the same time and OF at the same
time. I could do the housekeeping.
too. very easily"
But I don't"
81 understand how you feel about
It. darling. But it isn't a question
Of my working to help pay the ex-
penses. know, and every one knows,
that you are fully capable Of that
It's just that won't know what to
do with my time in the evening when
you are gone"
We'll, there's Carol and your other
girl friends. And If they made up q
party to go somewhere, I wouldn't OBJ
ject to some fellow taking you occa-
sionally, If he didn't get ambitious"
Silly. I wouldn't want to go with
some fellow The only dates I'm
going to have will be with a black
headed banjo player that I'm going
to pinch hard in q minute If he
doesn't stop trying to loan me out"
Honey" protested the threatened
young man. He Rugged her tightly,
apologetically. She put her arms
around his neck.
Il didn't mean that" she whispered.
II know you want me to have a good
time. But can't-without you"
He moved uncertainty. "Okay,
Sugar" he said, somewhat huskily.
"I guess you're right about it. Stick
with the job if you want to, but
remember, I'm the breadwinner in
this tribe. You can use your dough
to buy yourself gadgets and thingum-
hobs and pink silk unmentionables."
Ina laughed, then said, soberly:
"We can use the extra money, all
right, darling. You wait and see
If nothing else. we can save it. Isn't
that a thought?"
Its an idea" he agreed, judiciously
"Once I saved 200 berries by not
betting on Jack Dempsey. But what
you make will be your own chink,
Sugar. That's my statement for the
Associated Press. If you want to salt
it down-okay; if you want to blow
1t on hats, or invest in American Can,
again I cry we'll and good. Millions
for whatever your little heart desires,
but not one cent for the creditors.
That's my job. And the OIL wrist
Is still able to keep the wolf from
our threshold, baby"
He fingered imaginary frets in the
palm of her hand and the arm around
her was agitated as he beat out banjo
rhythm at her belt, by way Of en-
phasis. Ina nestled her golden head
against his cheek, happily.
On the train, the next evening,
nearing Dallas, Paul began to expert
ence return of his misgivings of the
night before, as to his possible re-
ception by Ina's family. Hitherto he
had Enthusiastically waived any
effort to create a favorable impress
sion upon people he had met, caring
little what they thought Of him as
long as his carefree existence re-
manned unhampered, but now his
wish for Endorsement Of his newly
acquired in-laws became almost an
obsession.
When the train stopped in the
Union Station, the eager girl almost
pulled Paul bodily toward the door.
mot so fast, honey" he protested,
laughingly. Gimme time to duck if
your dad opens with a machine gun
as soon as he has slant at my mug"
Near the gate, bare-headed,
stocky youth, who stood scanning the
incoming passengers expectantly,
rushed forward and seized Ina in o
bear hug. "Sis!" he shouted.
"Bennie!" rejoiced the girl, kissing
him gayly. "How's the big boy, any
way?"
She introduced husband and
brother, an uncomfortable Tilt in her
voice. The boy surveyed Paul out Of
eyes like Ina's, and grinned, his
hearty. PLEASED pink" he
declared. MY blessing goes with 1t.
Glad to have you in the family"
Thanks, Bennie," grinned the
grateful bridegroom. "You don't know
how glad I am to be in the family.
But considering your sister, I ask you
rs man to man, could help it?"
Their merriment blended. Ina held
O hand Of each. She was transported,
and her laugh was very near tears, the
dimple in her pink cheek tremulous.
We'll, come on, toitle doves"
ordered the boy, picking up their bags.
1.-THE limousine awaits and so do the
His accent was broad
and his smile broader.
After a breathless ride in a modest
car, far out on a wide avenue, during
which the stocky driver was kept
busy answering his sisters pelting
questions about her family, they
stopped before o tall, white house,