Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-10-26
CHAPTER a

"NOW IF things aren't already
in mess!" Sara Sue Davis told
herself, severely.
The first group of collegians had
come and gone, nearly 10 of them,
and she had signed up Is members
in her Cottage Plan. Moreover, the
very first one, Number 1 on her
receipt book, was the president of
the student body, the most popular
man on the Rice campus, she had
learned. Big Bob Towne, footballs
star end. With his enthusiasm for
a precedent, she should prosper as
hoped. But
g That very Number customer
had also proved to be problem
Number 1. She, Sara Sue Davis,
Inc, had advertised Counsel in Ro-
nance. Customer Number 1 had
Immediately paid up, then asked for
counsel. His first request was to
take Sara Sue herself to down.
town show.
IT cannot permit it, mother"
Sara Sue stated vehemently over
their supper sandwiches that eve
ming. II shall telephone him he
can't come. must not mix up in
the campus social life, must d.
rect it instead! Don't you see 2"
! Mother Davis had not argued the
point, nor indeed offered any COM
ment at all. She was just being a
tolerant foil for Sara Sues argu-
ment with herself. A wise mother
in-law, who was really more than
that now.
Nevertheless, as with most argu-
ments, this one had two sides. Per-
haps being seen with Bob Towne
would add to her own popularity
and prestige, the girl reasoned.
After all, she had to be accepted
by the students, had to be Gin"
with them, she realized, or she
could never hope to hold their con-
fidence nor their patronage.
She was kept busy from 6 p. m.
until almost 8 o'clock anyway, by
other students who were coming in.
It seemed as if her musical door
chimes were constantly ringing.
News of her venture had spread
over the school-nowhere does
news get around faster than on a
college campus-and visitors were
coming. Sara Sue signed up eight
new members in those two hours,
collecting in advance. Even the edi-
! tor of The Thresher joined, and
promptly arranged a Monday night
party in her cottage for his staff,
ordering refreshments and paying
for them. Sara Sue was delighted.
In the rush she forgot all about
cancelling her date with Bob
Rowne, until the door rang at 8:O5
and there he was!
"Oh!"
: She looked up at him. He was a
model of cleanliness. His face
positively shone-from shaving as
well as from his smile. His newest
suit was immaculate. And he held
flowers.
II thought we might dance some
where, for a little Bit" he ex-
planned. "But I can't stay late.
Football training. must be in bed
At IL o'clock. Positively. Jimmy
Britt? Oh, sure. Coach Britt.
Well"
MAY I come in?"
"Oh surely, Mr.. Towne! I am the
awfullest thing! Come in. / didn't
mean to- was thoughtless!"
She had meant to explain why
she couldn't go with him, but now
he had her doubly at disadvsn-
tage. First, he had made his date
quickly, unexpectedly. Then she
had been too busy (and too insure
Of therself) to cancel it. Finally he
had come so graciously, md caught
her being inpolite, and
I'm not dressed for a dance"
she smiled, suddenly deciding, "but
I can change in a moment"
please don't. It's all right.
Well go to q quiet, informal place.
The Southerner Blue room is good.
Or we can still go to the early