The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1935-03-16
Now Go On With
The Story
CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER TWO
Kent Marlin seemed TO fiji int
the new position with ease. Hi
winning personality had not onl
captivated the girls. but the me-
as well. The men had been pre-
pared to scott because OF his goo,
looks but he seemed unaware OF hi
attractiveness. His whole though
was to improve the Union Life In
surance Company.
Hergave talks on efficiency. in
vestments. calculations on premi
ums. and to Helen and Grace the,
were decidedly boring.
Gosh" said Helen one morning
after one Of their usual pep shin.
digs. as she called them. "Aint the
man got no romance? All he talks
about Is life insurance. technical
and practical finance something or
other. | don't care nobody takes
a policy or gets premium. I'd
rather go to bed" she yawned. I'm
MS sleepy as kitten"
Go to the dance last night"
Yeah. and wore my new gown.
Blue crepe covered with sequins.
Boy. II is nifty get-up. | was so
tired. il Mr.. Marlin. the old meany,
hadn't said he would be there, I'd
have stayed home and caught UP
on my sleep
Did you notice our little Cinde-
rella had a marcel and new
dress?" asked Grace with knowing
laugh. "If Mr.. Marlin stays here hs
might come between her ant
"I1arlis The Lamentator"
II saw IT, Not much improv emeni
over the old prisoners garb,' snap
ped Helen briefly.
Well" Grace answered slyly, II
heard Mr.. Marlin tell one of the
agents that Madge was one OF the
most intelligent girls in the office
Helen's face was picture or
chagrin but she tried to cover 1t
with light banter.
Men admire the high brows but
they marry the nit-wits."
A few weeks after Kent had en-
tered the King City branch OF the
National Union Life Insurance
! company. the office had taken on
an air OF real business. Changes
Ihad been made with such ease and
Ifinesse that the working force
were breathless.
you know, Miss Andrews sale
Kent suddenly one morning In thu
midst of busy session OF dicta
ltion. Il feel little weary ant
down at the heel and I've JUS
found the reason why
Madge looked up with one o
Those swift smiles that Away
|seemed like quick darling sun
beams.
And what is the cause?" she in
lquired as she flicked a page OF he
mote book and sat ready to con
tinue the dictation.
bad furniture" he answere
land waved his hand disdainfulE q
the rusty Clipped veneer desk an
chairs. This room is enough
bring on a fine case of filters"
"You don't mean to tell me ths
the dignified young manager OF tn
king city's only colored insuranc
company would allow himself
get jittery over something than ca
be so easily remedied?"
Kent was silent for a moment.
IT guess you're right at tina
4 Miss Andrews. II have been give
!. carte blanche by the National o
, flee to spare no pains or expense
, making the King City office a mod
5 for the rest of the branches to cop
"You have accomplished wor
? ders, Mr.. Marlin. I never knew q
OLIlCo COuiQ run ~ cAact>.sty
: Madge said sincerely.
. Kent's face broke into a pleas
!, grin, like a small boy who has. 7
n ceived unexpected praise.
Thanks. Miss Andrews. There
nothing like praise from Q wont
to make q man do his best. I {
ways try to give my best TO \
work because love II. I believe
10 IT." Kent hesitated and his. ey
n wandered over to the windt
a where the shabby curtains
!. cream ecru hung Imply. "And tn
have q goal to reach. I'll new
be truly happy nor satisfied un
= I have attained my dream"
II suppose that dream II TO
IN president of the company soI
to day." replied Madge.
mo indeed. Miss Andrews. Z
not so egotistical as that, it's son
thing more personal you mis-
consider silly from big fell
like me-" he stopped. self c.
scious smile spread over his fac
'T want TO make a home"
"Uomef Madoe echoed"