The Washington times., 1938-01-01

II said, Don't be ridiculous!'
How could she remain furious at
him in this absurd situation?
There was a faint quiver Of her
mouth and he reached over and
gave her hand a squeeze.
I'm on my good behavior from
now on, Lynn. Eat, like a good
girl! I said eat"
When they had finished and
were in the car again, Wild was so
happy and contrite and tender
that Lynn's heart melted. She
could not stay angry at him.
We're going to start all over
again. I'm going to begin calling
you Miss Morrow and pretend
I've just met you. When get to
know you better, maybe can call
you Lynn"
You're an awful fool, Wild"
About you, yes"
When he dropped her off at
the shop, he said: "I'll be waiting
for you tonight" And he dashed
off to complete his plans for the
day.
How different this day was than
the one previous! Lynn chided
herself and sometimes when she
thought of Wild's absurd proposal
in the little automat, her heart
got cold. She must tell him about
Rene. Tonight she'd tell him. The
longer she waited the worse it
would be. Lynn made solemn de-
ciSion as she walked up and down
in gorgeous gown for a lady
from one of the Oranges.
That night Lynn flew into her
street clothes, looked at her face
long in the mirror. There were
still circles under her eyes. She
dabbed on a little more powder,
put her hat on for the second
time. And then she went out to
meet Wild. He was in fine fettle,
quite excited.
'I must drop in and see Rene
for a moment and then go apart
ment hunting. Maybe I can stay
in hotel tonight. I'm all ready to
move"
I'll wait" Wild retorted crisply
"It's all my fault you're moving
The least I can do is to help you
find another place."
When Lynn got to Rene's studio
she found him and Marty deep in
a conference.
"Where on earth have you
been?" Rene demanded in annoy
ance.
Apartment hunting"
II thought you'd found some
thing"
"It didn't pan out, Rene. I'm
sorry. Why this solemn conclave?"
NEW PLANS FOR RENE
"Rene's going to do the illustra-
tions for Bryant Montgomery's
new novel," he announced. THAT
means we've got to work like wild
cats, Lynn. I've been reading the
thing and we're mapping out
plans now" Marty insisted that
Lynn sit down and talk to them.
"It means you've got to leave
Nine. Reanoud's, Lynn. Rene
needs you. He'll pay you $50 a
week."
But, poor Nine. Reanoud. I
hate tn leave her now when she
needs all Of us"
I'm going up there tomorrow
to see if can fix things with her.
Maybe she'll lctt you work after
moons and give the mornings to
Rene"
Lynn had bad time trying to
get away, but she escaped at last
to an impatient Wild. When she
came back he said:
IT thought you'd stood me up!
Now"
"I want to get my stuff"
"Just a minute. I had our
rental agent get a list of apart
ments down here today, at the
price of your other one. Let's try
this address. On Minetta Street.
Glad of the suggestion, Lynn
complied, and they stopped before
a tall. old building.
"These look too expensive"
Same as your old one," Wild
said shortly. "I'll go get the care
taker."
The man come after a while
There was an elevator, and they
stopped at next to the top floor.
"Mr. Daniel says the top floor
is too hot" Wild said.
"Is there a fireplace?"
Absolutely. and it burns reaI
wood, too." Wild was firm.
When the man opened the door
to the little apartment, there was
something oddly familiar about it
On the walls were her pictures
Through a half-opened door, she
could see her clothes neatly hune
in the clothes closet. The place
was filled with fresh flowers.
Wild! What have you done!'
Lynn Just stood there, staring
about. 1t was a pretty room. Much
nicer than the other, and there
was a neat little bedroom, anc
best Of all, view of the city ur
town.
Wild was laughing in delight
How much is this apartment?
I'm sure it's too expensive, Wild
"It's $40, lady"
That was the price Lynn hac
paid for the other. Wild did not
explain he had sworn the man tt