The Washington times., 1938-01-11

ment, and even at that early hour,
Marty was labelling out the high
balls with gusto. There was little
time for Rene and Lynn to talk.
But he did manage to corner her
in the kitchenette for a moment.
I'm leaving some money in
savings account for you, Lynn" he
said as he handed her bank book.
1T isn't much. But want you to
have it. You know how I feel. If
the time ever comes you want your
/ freedom, take that money and get
! it. That's what it's for"
Lynn looked at the book in her
hand. II can't take it, Rene"
You have, already. It's in your
name now. I asked you to come.
That always stands. But I want
you to know your freedom Is there
when you want it," He paused
moment: II messed up your life
once, Lynn. don't want to do it
again!" He kissed her hand. RE
member, next time, tell the truth,
or If you fall in love, get your free
dom first"
"Tll never fall in love again,
Rene. That's over"
"You will, but still have hopes
it might be me-"
She smiled at him through her,
tears. Il wish it would bel"
That's the sweetest thing you
could say to mel"
IF you meet somebody, Rene
-" But he would not let her
finish. He leaned over and kissed
her on the lips and then let her
go.
The sailing party was gay and
some fifteen men and girls piled
into Rene's cabin. It was packed
with flowers and fruit and books.
Newspaper photographers found
him there and there were pictures.
The new artist sensation was 60
ing off to paint real pictures for
the glory of America.
RENE SAILS WITHOUT LYNN
Lynn wiped her eyes and the
crowd insisted on taking her to
luncheon with them. Marty was
at his best and kept everybody
laughing. Lynn was grateful to
him, for she knew he understood.
Later he offered to drop her at
Nine. Reanouds.
In the taxi he gave her hand a
pat: We'll, kid, a new deal.
You're going to get some good
cards this time"
Il hope So"
II think the contract is Just
about set. You'll make plenty,
and can have a swell time. Sue
cess is good, Lynn"
YES" Her voice sounded un-
convinced.
Nothing can stop a girl with
your looks. I'll drop in and see
you now and then. How about
supper tonight?"
Lynn knew why he asked, knew
he realized how she dreaded that
first evening alone with Rene
gone, too.
I'D be grateful" she said,
simply.
Maybe I'll have good news for
you" Then she left him.
She worked hard all afternoon
to make up for her morning off.
and she was grateful to think that
Marty would be waiting for her
that night. He had been stanch
friend.
He was there when she finished
the days work at 6 o'clock, and
he came into the shop to talk with
Nine. Reanoud.
Its all set, Madam, the boys
will see you about the arrange
ment for clothes"
Can I have Lynn for my Spring
fashion show?" Madam demanded.
BE sure it's understood in the
contract, you'd better cast your
eye over it,"
Later, Marty and Lynn dined in
a comfortable German restaurant
over Third Avenue, where the food
was superb, and she'd never been.
with Wild. The customers sang
songs, and a lot Of students from
the university congregated there.
Marty and Lynn sat long over
their late dinner.
"You hate to go home, don't
you?"
Eyes"
Let me give you some advice.
Keep going places. Then, after a
while, you won't notice it when
you come home to the studio.
We're creatures of habit, and if
you keep plugging, after a while
things don's seem so important"
IF I could just forget for a
while, go to sleep and wake up in
about two years.
Marty sent out for the morning
papers and looked them over be-
fore they left. "I'll explain why
wanted these" He passed a gossip
column over to Lynn. II knew
some of those newspaper men
would see you weren't wearing that
emerald today"
Lynn saw the item. Her face
was crimson.
They say the beautiful blonde
model is carrying the torch for
Wild Austin, who's somewhere in
Europe. That romance has ex-
ploded and she's sent back that
emerald"
Marty grinned a little: 1T was
bound to happen. Don't know why
it didn't before, for there's been a