Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-21

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II can borrow on this house and some
insurance. tn be enough to keep us
going for while"
Johnny was beaming with relief
and admiration for Patience's cour-
age. "G-gosh!" he grinned proudly.
IT knew I had q good idea, but I
sure didn't think anything would ever
come OF it." Then he sobered. But
I can't let you girls 60 all that way
unless you promise me something"
Patience smiled, warming to the
friendly worry on the rugged sun
Drowned face. II promise. What
is it?"
Johnny seemed suddenly embar-
raseed and at loss for words. well,
he began finally, II hardly know
how to put it and I sure don't want
you girls to be offended. But IL
got few dollars in the bank, too, and
if you ever get broke or want money
to come back home on, or anything,
your old friend Johnny Slater will
dig down in his overalls to the last
plugged nickel You Just bet your
sweet life, he will"
Patience's eyes filled. "You are
darling Johnny" she smiled on him
tenderly. And if we ever need
friend, you'll be the first person we
turn to-"
Johnny took out a handkerchief
and blew his nose. "That-sure re-
lieves me-" he grinned, sheepishly
! lin going to feel kind of respon-
sible for your pullin' out, since it was
me that give you the, idea"
"B-but, Patience" Janell broke in
then, I'VE don't know anybody in
New York. We wouldn't know where
to turn-not even to find a place to
live"
"Oh, yes, we would" Patience de-
clared firmly. after all, New York
is just made up of a lot of people
And I've got a tongue in my head
haven't I? We ought to be able To
find at least a couple Of natives who
speak American"
Patience saw that color was begin
ming to come into Janells face and
she felt suddenly warmed and un-
afraid Of the future.
WELL" Jan wagged her head, SOL
EMMY, IF any one had ever told me
Patience Keats would get brain
storm and set out to conquer New
York;"
Il may be a shy old maid" Pa
tience barred her big. white teeth in
a grin that seemed almost joyful
but I have my moments. You can't
imagine how many nights I've lain
awake picturlng myself doing Broad
way and all the theaters and night
clubs. In an evening gown with no
back and pearls big as hen eggs falling
to my quaking knees"
"You have?" Janell looked sur
prised. II didn't think you ever
thought about anything but whether
old Totten's books balanced or when
to start taking inventory. Or whether
the boss had forgotten to put on his
overshoes or take his liver pills"
Johnny shook with laughter. "You
girls are better than circus" hi
roared, when he could control his
mirth.
When do we start?" Jan still
looked little skeptical.
LAS soon as We can get ready" Pa
tience seemed to be studying. There's
lot to do
We'll, count on me-" Johnny got
up from his chair and made gesture
Of rolling up his sleeves. I'm going
to take all the heavy work of you
two girls"
you can help us lots" Patience
smiled, knowing she could do the big.
hearted ice man no greater favor thar
letting him serve them. II think well
close the house and send the furniture
out to dad and mother on the farm.
That won't cost you a penny
Johnny beamed. MY truck can make
it in a couple of trips. And I'm big
enough to lift anything in the shack. u
Then a flicker Of uncertainty crossed