The Washington times., 1937-04-28

her.
Guilty, they tiptoed away.
Later Edward said: Marie,
honey, why don't you plan to go
to the beach with your mother
the way she wantS2 You know
how things are here, and really,
I'd be happier if I knew that you
were. Things can't go on this
way"
"WhatIl you do?" she asked.
well, I'll try and round up a
few dollars. I can always do it
around the pool hall, though you
raised such a fuss about it. told
Herb he'd have to get somebody
else. And then I'll beat it back to
the mountains. Of course it's too
late to get the job 1 had before, at
Blue Greek, but I know some fell
lows who have big piece of land
up at Humboldt. You know-Ive
had it in mind for ages-and if 1
have enough to put in my share
with my knowledge of engineering,
in order to get the road work done,
which is the biggest thing, at this
stage of the game-why, I'll really
be in the big money later"
"Oh, Edward, l want to go, tool"
"Shucks, you wouldn't like it,"
at woIlld-I'd love It'll"
1t was unfortunate that Mrs.
Wilson happened to come in at
that moment. She hated to see
them even with their arms en-
twined, nd here they were, hug
ging, kissing, like lovers.
IT thought it was settled you
were going to send her back to
her folks!"
"Oh!" Marie said. She took
her hand from Edwards.
I'm sorry" she said to Ed
ward, I'm sorry if I seemed to
force myself upon you on your
mountain trip. I didn't under
stand that I was being shipped
home. It's fortunate that I have
a few dollars left to pay my way,
after pawning my mothers we'd
ding present, isn't it?"
1T is, indeed" said her moth
erin-laW.
Mr.. Wilson came in, chin up,
ready for action.
Nov what's going on? Now
what have VOL d0neo"
'Nobody's done anything, "
Edward said angrily, land what's
more, nobody's going to. Nom
came to me with a suggestion to
let Marie go south for a vaca-
ton. Told me she wasn't look
ing well, and I owed it to her
health. Now she's let the cat
out of the bag. You and she,
the pair of you, are trying to
railroad her out of my life. Well.
you can't do it-where Marie
goes I go-and where I 60
He turned away.
Mrs. Wilson was weeping loudly.
The sight of her hudoled, dowdy
little figure, with its wisps of gray
ing hair, her grief, brought unwill-
ing tears to the girls eyes. She
went to the kitchen for the arc
matte spirits of ammonia.
When the sobs had stopped lit
tie, she turned to go upstairs.
Old Mr.. Wilson took her hand.
He tried to say something, but no
words came. She thought she was
sorrier for him than anyone she
had ever seen before.
But when she spoke of it hesitat-
ingly to Edward later. he said,
oh, don't be silly. Look what he
did to Bee. If he didn't wreck her
whole life it isn't his fault. He
did his best. 1t isn't his fault that
she had an ace in the hole with
Zelda, and he's still mad as a
hornet about the car, though she
gave him twice what it was worth.
Not that she deserves so much
sympathy either. She acted like
moron all the way through.
And look at me. I'm as bad. You
married into a good-for-nothing
family. I don't blame you for
wanting to get out. I wouldn't
blame you if you left me flat"
I'LL never do that" she prom
ised.
And you'll really go up to Hum.
boldt?"
Didn't I say I would?"
you STAY me-" he said. you
simply-slay me-"
The women in the three libraries
she visited we're sympathetic and
sweet, but they didn't need any
assistance.
The beauty shop across the
street wants a girl to answer the
telephone" one volunteered. why
don't you try over there?"
The orchid uniformed girl shook
her head. We're not that elegant.
Any place expects a girl to help
out some"
Thank you," Marie said.
Well, if beauty shops were out,
there were still the department
stores. Trying not to be nervous,
she went up to the offices Of the
largest ones. And while she was
looking around, trying to decide
which was for help wanted"
someone touched her on the arm.
Hello" a familiar voice said.
Walt" she cried. Walt!
Where did YOU come from?"
Marie ran up the steps two at
time. She knew she was late
for dinner. But her eyes were
stars, and there was note in
her voice that made Mrs Milsnn