The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-03-09

by ALMA BEAN LOVING

Very soon now said Grace. and
her voice carried . softer, more
tender tone. tom said last night
that he IL only waiting for the BID
shot to come from New York. He'i
expecting something good under
the new manager"
Girl. and Is the new manager
good looking" Clark Gable looks
like Rim Tin Tin besides him"
where did you see him. Helenr
why. his picture was In the
Clarion last week"
I'm glad you are engaged to
Tom so I'll get a chance at him.
and Helen strolied over to the
door. "And believe me little Helen
intends to uncork all the wiles."
"Sheba act suppose" giggled
Grace. what II Romeo is mar
riedT
"But he's not married and !
don't have to worry about that.
might let you act as my brides
maid" and Helen left the rest
room with a Queenly air.
Humming a tune from one OF the
latest shows. Grace filed her
nails. removed the pins from her
long brown hair and was re-
arranging 1t when Madge Andrews
secretary 10. the manager. entered.
Madge was the sweet. thought
full type Of girls. She was never
a smile. Her eyes were
large and brown. Her darA hair q
little coarse. but thick and quite
long.
Hello Madge." Grace greeted
Ter carelessly. "How's little Spino-
~ today?"
Madge looked puzzled. then she
smiled.
"Oh. yours trying to kid me
lbout my book. Well. ne is all
light. i finished reading him last
light"
"On the level. Madge, do you
'eally enjoy reading that dry stuff.
'r Is IL just q gamer" asked Grace.
Madge's smile deepened.
II get real enjoyment out Of
;ocd literature Grace. Books are
ny close friends. friends that
an always trust"
"Well. you had better take my
dvice and fix yourself up. At the
ate you are going you'll be an old
maid"
rs that such a calamity?"
"Eut your clothes. Madge. They
ook like you picked them off the
.sh heap"
Madge was silent as she let the
water In the wash bowl run slowly
over her hands. She did not speak.
,ut reached for paper towel.
Trying them with great care.
"A good brain is more to be
,rized than few cheap slothes,
trace. 1t certainly is good thing
or the world that all people don't
eel the same about things"
IL don't mean any HARM" Grace
eplied huffily, II was merely try
ng to do my daily good turn. For
i've { please" and she left the
est room with an injured air.
AS the door closed with a bang
dadge smiled ruefully. Now I've
made Grace angry" she said TO
Ierself
She gazed down at the little
heap dress.
1T Is horrible color. she
nused.
The dress in question was a
muddy brown with tiny red stripes
'unning in zig-zag fashion around
Ter body, before Madge had be-
,ome careless with her diet she had
,een the petite type Now she was
lecidely plump. Her shoes were
,cuffed tan oxfords
II do look some the worse for
wear" she said with a frown.
SO deep was Madge In her re-
yerie that she did not hear the un-
usual activity in the office. The
DIOR opened and Helen put her
head inside.
For heavens sake Madge,
come on. The new manager Is here
and we are to come into his office
for a get acquainted talk
Madge went to the glass, ran heI
hand over her hair. then, with Q
sigh. left the rest room
She could hear the voice OF the
new manager az he talked 10 thu
office force. It was deep. and t.
Madge. thrilling.
The room was filled when Mad
ge entered. A tall. broad soulderet
man was speaking. His eyes caugh
Madge's and for second there wal
IA pause.
"Madge's extreme beauty hal
over whelmed him Grace" Heller
|giggled.
Madge hastened to q char. AM
the manager continued speaking
hut his eyes were on Madge.
II guess Mr.. Kent Marlin neve
has seen National Union EN-
ployee quite so dowdy as Madge.
whispered Grace. "You know oil