The Washington times., 1937-12-16

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anger, Lynn could not feel bitter
at them. They were sincere.
Rene went out to settle up with
the garage man and Mrs. Lowell
began bustling about.
Nov, my dear, since you're not
staying for dinner, I've got some
things together for you to take
along. There's pie and plenty of
fresh eggs and take along some Of
this canned fruit, and there's
homemade bread"
THE NEWLYWEDS AGAIN
ON THEIR WAY
Lynn was touched at such kind.
ness. Mrs. Lowell carried the food
down to the trailer, while Rene
hitched on the rejuvenated auto
mobile. They said they good-bys,
and with deep relief the newly.
weds started on up the road north.
Hardly were they on to the road
when Rene grabbed her hand,
took off the wedding ring and
threw it out into the ditch. Damn
them!" He pounded the wheel Of
the car with his fists. How could
they be such fools!" He kept his
eyes straight ahead. "They should
have known by looking at you,
you're not that kind Of person!"
Lynn felt sorry for Rene, for
she knew he blamed himself for
their difficult position.
Nov, kid, just forget the whole
thing. You and I are pals, al
ways. That old fool! I hope
they're satisfied! Tear up that
license and we'll never talk about
it again. I hope I can make this
UP to you some day."
irene, you've been grand to
me-"
You're swell kid, Lynn. If
have to steal the money, I'll see
you get a divorce. There isn't
anybody you want to marry now,
is there? It may taGe little time
for me to get the cash together"
"No, there isn't anybody, Rene"
"All right" They rode along
for several miles in silence. It
was bright and blue and cool.
when do we eat, crew."
when the skipper orders"
"Now!"
It was while they were eating
their wedding dinner that they
talked, for the last time in many
a day, about the forced marriage.
IT haven't an idea Of one word
that old parson said, Lynn" Rene
said suddenly, his mouth full Of
Mrs. Lovells homemade bread.
But I'm making a vow to you
right now." He held up his right
hand: Never will I tell anybody
about this whole silly thing! It's
between you and me. If you find
a chap you want to marry, step
out and marry him. He'll never
know from me that you and I
were virtually stood up at the
point Of a gun and married."
IT promise the same to you'
Rene"
1T might break some boys
heart If he fell in love with you
and then learned about all this.
How'd you make anybody under
stand? We do, but nobody else
could"
IT don't suppose so. I'm little
vague about it myself" and they
went off into gales of laughter.
IF I'd only had sense enough
to say you were my brother"
Rene laughed. eyes, we look so
much alike"
"But we didn't. In fact, we were
such chumps it never occurred to
either of us we'd have to begin
trying to explain to anybody. I'm
pretty much of a chump. Another
guy would have thought Of that"
"Well, if we'd stick to our
stories"
"Stop saying such things, Rene"
Lynn insisted on being fair about
the whole thing. "It was as much
my fault. If we'd had sense
enough to get together on our
stories everything would have been
all right"
"Yes, we're not built for de-
ception. But from now on you're
my sister; in truth, the best pal
a ma never had, Lynn, and maybe
some day can square things for
you. Better keep that license.
You'll need it when you want to
see a lawyer"
So that was the way the whole
matter was dismissed. The two
had other things to think Of. They
were moving north rapidly and
both of them found they were
suffering from the sudden cold
after weeks Of warm sunshine.
They dug up all the clothes which
the trailer offered and wore most
Of them, but, even so, they found
the weather difficult.
well, we've gor little cash left,
enough for ground rent for the
trailer. I'm going to stay in new
camp at the edge Of the Bronx for
the time being" Rene explained
his whole financial difficulties. II
figure If I have rent paid, I can
go and try to peddle some Of my
pictures. There's q lot Of food
aboard, thanks to the Lovells. Al
though that's all we have to thank
them for"