The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-12-11
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AIgGIS HA#N%s@AN BY BAILEY WOLFE
BY BAILEY WOLFE

she saw clearly enough. She herself
had been responsible for encourage
ing Tip to fly. The blame for the
whole thing must fall on her.
That Boy Has Spunk'
AT breakfast the next morning
"A after the party. Sally looked at
Tip with new interest. Tip was
munching toast and jam and trying
to read a magazine at the same time.
She had not bothered to dress. but
had on her favorite pink robe in
which she often spent the morning.
Sally. looking at her. could not pos
sibly imagine that she would ever be
able to learn to fly plane Yet Terry
had said positively the night before
that Tip had the making of a good
pilot. and that Tip herself was de-
termined to fly. Terry had begged
Sally to explain matters to the family
and get permission for Tip to 60 on
with her flying.
Tip herself had said nothing at all
about the fact that Terry was teach
ing her. Sally knew that If she could
only get Tip to talk to her about II
they might work out some way of sat-
isfying the family.
Tip. have you really tried to get
iob?" Sally questioned.
"Uh-huh." Tip did not look up.
There aren't any jobs around here"
I've got one" reminded Sally
"And so has Ray"
That's only because Philip Page
likes you. That's why he gave Ray
job" said Tip wisely.
at isn't at all" said Sally. blushing
in spite of herself. Isn't there some
thing you want to do-really want to
do?"
"Yes, there Is" said Tip. suddenly
putting down the magazine. But
never will be allowed to do it-not
unless l run away"
Tell me about it" begged Sally.
NO" Tips mouth was stubborn.
You're just like Mother. You'll only
scold. The only person that under
stands is Terry"
Sally was determined to push the
matter further. but before she could
say anything her father came in, wav-
ing the Courier excitedly.
What do you think? The en-
ployes in old Joe Morris mil have
gone out on strike" he declared.
What of it?" demanded Tip.
There's always trouble over there in
Midtown"
People don't know when they're
well off," said Mrs. Warren. coming
in from the kitchen. LAS scarce as
jobs are. they ought to be thankful
they've got work. instead of quitting
it."
There's going to be more excite
ment than usual over this trouble"
said Mr.. Warren. Phillip Page is
backing the mill employees. He's 60
ing to use this strike to back a whole
program for better living conditions
in Warrenton."
Give me the society page" de-
manded Tip. Il want to see what
it says about the party last night"
THAT boy Philip Page has got
spunk." said Mr. Warren. but he's
up against it. He's fighting money.
now. and old Joe Morris can ruin the
Courier if he makes up his mind to-
i've got to get to the Office" said 1
Sally. Phillip will be wanting me 10
take some letters this morning. :.
know"
Since when did you start calling
your boss Phillip" demanded Tip.
He asked me to-" said Sally. After
all. it's not so shocking We've knowE
each other since we were TO-"
Sally found the Office lively with
news. Lola had Just come in with
pictures of the delegation of work.
men that had gone to see Joe Morris
and ask him to fix up their houses.
The leader was a tall man with
look of strength about his face.
That's Mcdonald" said Lola. Hes
been talking to the boss. Boss likes
him fine. McDonald's weaver. His
Makes some of the fancy party
dresses the well-dressed woman of
Warrenton is wearing this season.
She turned to Sally. want to go
down TO McDonald's house with me
later"
Sally nodded. I'D like to-"
Just then the Office boy broke into
the group and called to Sally. Boss
wants you"
Sally got her pencil and tablet
hastily. If Philip Page used her as
secretary much more. he would have
to get a new society editor. Sally
decided. OF the two Jobs. she liked
much better the idea of being Philip
Pages secretary.
by Philip Pages desk. He was intro
duced to her as the buildings in
spector of Warrenton. MIR. Horton.
Sally found that she had been called
in to take statement from Horton to
the effect that many of the buildings.
including workers houses. which Mr..
Morris owned. had been condemned
as unsafe or unfit to live in. Mr..
Horton made a direct, clear state
ment. and Sally took il down faith
fully.
This is going to cost me my job
said Mr.. Horton. as he rose to 60. Il
wouldn't have given it only I'm sick
and tired of being told what to con-
denim and what not to condemn I'm
saying what l think and getting out
Friend of mine has promised to give
me lob selling insurance"
This is the best days work you've
done in some time" said Philip Page.
"Goodby-and good luck"
fcOpyrt0ht. 1885 Bailey worel