The Washington times., 1937-12-15

said, and tears same to the
woman'S eyes.
I'm sorry, didn't know"
'T wanted to tell you that before
you heard what I'm going to say.
You and Mr.. Bauchler aren't mar.
ried are your"
Lynn could find no words with
which to answer.
''I senSed it all along. You
didn't wear q wedding ring which
was funny for a bride. Mr..
Lowell told me to mind my own
business. But I kept thinking of
Nancy, and I just couldn't bear to
think Of you going around the
country this way"
"But Mrs. Lowell. you don't
understand"
"I know. I know what you're
going to say, but I know best. Mr..
Lowell is going to speak to your
to Mr.. Boucher tonight"
"Oh, please, Mrs. Lowell. You've
been so kind TO US, I wish"
Lynn found il hard to face Mrs.
Lovell'S honest. sincere gaze. The
poor woman was deeply hurt.
Then the girl at the telegraph
office told about your sending that
message. and your name. knew
all the time and I told Pa so."
But Mrs. Lowell, Rene has been
kind to me, he's taking me back to
New York. You must understand
our friendship is purely platonic"
Mrs. Lowell held up her hand.
TT doesn't help any to call it high
tangled names, my dear. You're
too nice q grill Father is going
to bring that man to his senses"
She patted Lynn's arm, reassur-
ingly. Hes going to see that Rene
marrieS YOU
Aghast, Lynn turned around and
stared.
But, I don't want to marry him
oh, please Mrs. Lowell! Let US
alone. This is something you
know nothing about"
"And me married for 35 years?
My dear girl! Come, now I know
you must care for him q lot"
She went on and on until in
despair Lynn ran out Of the kit
chen, down to the trailer. Rene
was not there. and Lynn threw
herself on the sofe and wept. Thus
it was Rene finally found her. He
stepped into the trailer, slammed
the door.
MY God, Lynn Stop crying
I don't know what to do. Do you
know what that old fool threatens
to do? He says he'll have the law
on us l. we're not married tomor-
row!" Rene slumped into a chair.
That's what he called it, 'hav-
ing the law on u.s. Lynn, feel
terrible. Here we have the money
to get out Of here, and then this
happenSI"
Lynn tried to control her sob
bing. What shall we do.
Get that car. hook it on and
run for it."
I'VE souldn't. they'd know and
stop U.s."
They talked for a long time,
these two frantic young people.
Poor kid! Here I try to help
you, and I only make matters
worse. For myself, I don't care.
1t wouldn't mean anything to me.
But for you it's tough. I shan't
marry ever. anyhow" Rene looked
at Lynn's face. There were deep
circles under her eyes.
You're dead. Go on to bed.
Lynn. Wen talk about it in the
morning. I've got some sleeping
pills in the medicine cabinet. You
better take one" That was the
way the matter was settled.
There was no sleep for Rene
that night. He could see no way
out. Even the morning light
brought little help. Lynn, when
she awakened and remembered,
she called out to Rene:
did you think of anything?"
"Only of something called Q
shotgun wedding!"
Then on either side of that
gingham curtain they laughed
Historically.
THE only thing left is for this
darned trailer to burn downV
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LYNN AND RENE MARRIED
Before they were through break.
fast Lowell came to the door. He
came in evidently embarrassed.
Mrs. Lowell wants me to take
you to town now to get the
license"
Lynn, pleadingly, turned toward
him. will you give us just lit
tie more time?" she begged.
III wait outside" he said firm
ly. AS he waited on guard the
girl and the man looked at each
other helplesSly.
No"
"All right, then. If it makes
them happy. we'll have to get mar.
ried." He came over to the girl.
Il swear I'll never make any de-
mands on you and just as soon as
get a little money I'll see you
have a divorce. Nobody need
know"
Lynn was silent.
81 know it seems peculiar, Lynn.
But what else can we do? Once
we get to New York we'll separate
anyway. III see you have your
divorce and you know I'd never
make things difficult for you. 1t
will be Just the same as it is now,
Lynn. We're pals. You're crew."
She nodded helpleSSly.
To Be Continued
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