Evening star., 1936-07-05

1--WE had Doublequix washer"
the prospect explained, as she lowered
herself into bright blue velour chair
and waved fleshy hand in the direc-
ton of its companion piece - an
overstuffed settee, but we're sending
it back because we weren't satisfied"
Jefferson Davis Pope smiled be-
nignly From side pocket of his blue
suit he produced the latest Whee!
circular with all the professional dex-
terity of magician bringing forth
rabbit. mo matter what you found
wrong with your old washer" he con-
fided as he extended the circular.
''your satisfaction is guaranteed by all
these new Whee! features"
The heavy woman scanned the
vivid pictures of the new Whee! with
obvious interest. 1T is beautiful" she
commented brightly.
1T is the scientific washing achieve
ment of the century" Jefferson Davis
Pope assured her solemnly. "It has
more value packed into it for seventy
three dollars than any washer made,
regardless of price. And it is not only
the fastest washer on the market to-
day but it is the most thorough as
we'll"
The eyes of the prospect frightened.
"Well just think of that" she muir
INJURED slowly. "And you want me to
try it for ten days."
The Whee! representative nodded
and smiled. I'VE do that because we
know you'll never let us take it back"
he admitted frankly. mot only be-
cause it means whittier clothes but be-
cause it means whittier hands and a
lighter spirit for you, Mrs. - Mrs"
Mrs. Weker," the lady supplied.
&C. Weker," Jefferson Davis Pope
went on warmly. Thank you. My
name is Pope Now. 80. :"
A half hour later he carefully re-
placed the slip of paper, signed in
triplicate, in his inner pocket and
arose His eyes glittered with the light
of the conqueror He had rung the
bell! He was a real salesman. MIR.
Minch would undoubtedly -.
you look little ill.," the voice of
Mrs. Weker drifted through the smil-
ing picture of Mr.. Minch. would you
care for glass of water?"
Jefferson Davis Pope came back to
the realities of the untidy little parlor
with start. He gulped and shook his
head
II was just thinking" he ex-
planned lamely. I'm really very well.
IL never felt better in all my life.
1t was very kind Of you, Mrs. Weker.
I'm sure, however you'll never regret
signing this tentative order" He held
out his hand
Mrs. Weker pumped it vigorously.
A moment later he was down the
front steps. Even though it was nearly
four o'clock the sun seemed brighter
and cheerier than ever.
A small sedan with the rear cut
away to provide small platform
pulled up in front of the Weker
residence as Jefferson Davis Pope
reached the street. On the front door
of the car was the golden symbol of
the Doublequix Washer. A man in a
gray suit and a derby opened the
front door and got out. Jefferson Davis
Pope gave him f1eeting smile of COM
miseration. AS is so often the case, the
friendly little gesture was mistake.
whats biting you. Bright Eyes?"
the man in the derby inquired
jovially. Then his eyes hardened.
Listen. FRIEND" he said with cold
finality. eff the lady has sent you
out to give me line of soft soap. can
give you an answer in two words.
NO. That washer goes back this
afternoon unless the two back pay
ments are made. What are you, her
son? If you are, I'll give you another