The Washington times., 1938-02-25

or the Colony"
THE Village or Broadway for
me-" he countered. Lets CO."
She noted that, while he liked a
drink, getting soused was no part
of his idea of a good time. He
brought attention from walters,
even at that crowded time.
JANET AND JEFF NOW
Dinner at Guido's with the great
tray of hors d'oeuvres, then out on
broadway. Along the cross streets.
"You must see Fifty-second Street
tonight" she told him and along
that lane of night clubs they wan
dered, lodging the crowds which
staggered more as the evening
grew older.
Down Broadway again and then
to the Village. Through the gay
streets, and back to Broadway. AS
the night waned, the cafeterias
and some of the other restaurants
became empty enough to wedge in,
cover charges we're lifted. You
MUST have a piece of Automat
pumpkin pie" she told him. She
carted him off to cherished spa
ghetti place. "I'll not eat for two
weeks after tonight" she declared.
And, in between, they talked.
He of his West, his plans, what
he wanted to do with a better
strain of cattle.
But, at last the streets grew
quieter, Lora grew quieter, even
Jeff grew quieter. 1t was Janet"
and Jeff" by then.
I'D better take you home" he
said regretfully. After all, you
can't keep going like can. You've
worked all day and gone at full
speed all night. You'll be dead
tomorrow. Where do I take you?"
Her head swan for a second.
"Where?" she wondered. She
couldn't let him take her away up
to the hundreds to her shabby
rooming house where she called
such a shabby corner her own.
What to do? What to do?
WANTS ANOTHER DATE
"Oh I'm not going home" she
said. II. I've got an early as
signment, some people coming in
on a boat. I'll stay downtown at
a hotel"
"All right" he was complaisant.
what hotel?"
She caught her flying thoughts.
why. why. :. )" then an inspired
flash. "The Park Central" She
was sure of her ground here. one
of the hotels which had two en-
frances. She easily could slip out
of one. Eyes, the Park Central.
I often go there"
Fine" he said, now for taxi"
I'VE can walk there" she ex-
planned. tits only at Fifty-SiXth
Street."
They sauntered slowly up Broad
way.
His voice deepened. "I told you
I was coming back in ten days."
he was earnest now. you've been
darned good to stray tonight.
How're I done? Good enough to
have another evening when come
back?"
Her voice broke a little as she
laughed. We'll talk that over
when you come back" she half
promised. after all we've not
had much chance to get ac-
quainted."
THE HAPPY ENDING
Here we are" he said as they
slowed up at the entrance to the
hotel
1--WE enjoyed it," she gave him
her hand and looked firmly into
; his eyes, trying so hard not to
let hers plead, Don't go. oh.
don't CO."
His great hand swallowed hers.
"But I want to see you again." he
was urgent. II mean it. I know
this has been a mad night, but
know we could be sane together
just as we have been a bit crazy.
Let's try. I'm going to write you
before come anyway" He was
maSterful. I'll come down to the
office and besiege you there.
: You'll have to come with me or
climb over the roofs to get away
from me-"
She still could laugh. "We'Il talk
about that then" She pictured
his disappointment when he met
the real Janet Flynn, his disgust
at her lying, her cheap trick just
to have an evenings fun. She
turned away with a final gesture.
"Good-by." Then she turned back
| as swiftly.
"Oh. L can't let you go like
this" Her Puritan little soul sent
l the words rushing out. you'll
deSpise me, I know. But I have
/ to tell you. You needn't write
to Janet Flynn, expecting to see
/ me. You needn't" her voice
: choked. He led her over to one
%. of the corner chairs. Now" he
sat down beside her, tell me
;. all about it,"
/ I'm not her . I mean, I'm not
t she. I'm not Janet Flynn.
l got fired tonight. never had hac
: a very good time. I heard yoL
talking. I took a chance.
didn't mean," the tears were com
r ing faster, II didn't mean to like
T you. I didn't mean you to like
! me. I wanted a grand time.
= know you hate me. cheated you
. 4 lied to you. But just had tC
y tell you the truth, now."
y He solemnly wiped her stream
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