The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-12-28
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bobbed hair craze, II was now al
its best. Turning her head this
way and that Agnes looked for
gray hairs IN the blimmering mass.
Not one 10 be found to mar its
black. shining smoothnessl. II a
woman's hair Is her GROWING
glory then Agnes Was Q Qncen In
deed.
Monte was pushed. Why all the
excitement over an old. uresome
lecture by some old hnld headed
professor
Agnes laughed.
Maybe I'm Lnpry over the
prospect OF learning something
new"
who wants 10 learn anything
new in this war;, weather" sniff
ed Monte.
II wouldn't worry about =
dear" said her sister.
well. and Monte sighed. "Ycr
act Ike sub-deb at her first par
~ and you also look the part
Monte ga1ed at Agnes's hair with
q slight feeling of envy.
What have you been doing to
your hair" Nome asked.
Agnes touched her hair swiftly
Nothing. Why" she asked In
puzzled tone.
1T looks jusl beautiful. that's
all"
Thanks dear. That compliment
Is more welcome than new case.
Dressed In her cool, summer
garh Agnee stood on the porch
and watched the day slowly fade.
She looked az her wrist watch
Not much longer to wait The lee
ture was 10 begin at eight-ffteen
and II was not seven o'clock.
The usual group of children were
In the park, but there seemed u.
he an air of unusual excitement
They were grouped in circle and
there was much laughter. punctu-
aicd with. Gee. that's peachy.
Amt that swell"
Little Terry O'Shea. his thin
freckled face lighted up with a
wide Irish grin, had look OF in
credible wonder. Benny Weingard
en- was pesticulating with vigor.
while Junior Jones. the smallest
in The circle. was only able to get
MS lir,lr curry h"'d inside inc ring
Erick Larson had brand new
ball and bat and the wonder OF II
all was. Its q big league outfit
just like the ones used by the
Yankees"
Each one must take his turn IN
Swinging the bat and tossing the
ball. Junior reached out his little
fat hand 70 take bis tu5D bui Erick
pushed him away.
Go on, Junior he said i'm
patiently
Junior stood silent, a look OF
hurt on his face He was getting
his first taste OF not being wanted
He must learn early that he must
not expect 10 enter the cherished
circle" federation was all he could
hope for IN the Nordic arena
/ Agnes resolved then and there
that tomorrow Junior should have
q biz league ball and bat How
happy he would be 10 own an out
III just like Bricks. She smiled to
herself as she pictured the look OF
gladness on his tiny face and the
exclamation OF joy.
Shouts " lets play ball" were
answered with Wells 90 juLliatiou
~ they took their places.
Junior eyed the boys wistfully
Benny noticed Junor's forlorn
look for the nrst time He took him
by the hand and led Junior To a
spot near the end OF the park.
Junior you watch the ball for
us and If II goes in the street go
after II, will you?
Juniors little face lighted up.
sure" he answered. trying Ia
look important and big boyish-
How grand to be even q small part
of the game but Erick immediate
! ly vetoed the idea
"Aw heck. it'll 'akr him ali nay
TO get IT,
Junior can run fast. some
times said Benny In defense OF
his playmate.
Jaw come on and play ball.
called some OF the boys impatient
ly.
The ball game began, mid much
noise and pickering. Erick waa
pitching. with Terry at bat.
Juniors dancing eyes followed
the ball as Benny. his pal neatly
caught II with aloud sounding
smack. Benny was conceded to be
the best catcher in the neighbor-
hood. Junior waited patiently 70
get his chance 10 play part IL
the game II might be subordinate,
but he would show Erick he was O
biz boy now.
(To BIZ CONTINUED
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