The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-28
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Negro. that her brother had
been rallroaded 10 prison and
concentrates ON getting the Me-
gro vote by gaining the sup
port OF the Rev. Mr.. Barton, Ne.
gro preacher. After warning
his friend, Bruce Arnold. gub-
ernatorlai candidate. that his
political opponent, Walberg. Il
blabbIng about graft In GER
tain bridge deal, Conrad ac-
cuses Arnold OF snnbbIng him
by purposely leaving his name
ofi the list Of Invited guests 10
his party. Both threaten 20
expose each others secrets.
Later Conrad l. visited by San
dra who Is very much In love
with him and declares that n
she can't have Philip no 9TH
er woman can. Al the Arnold
party Caroline pays Conrad
much attention. Barbara senses
that something Is wrong and
ASKS her brother why he re-
SCENTS a Relationship between
his daughter and his best
friend. Feeling that her broth
er Is being esaslve and untruth-
fnI. Barbara returns 10 her
guests Who are being royalty
entertained by ,i,acious Fay
Walberg. former professional
dancer and wife of politically.
minded Tony Walberg.
While the party continues.
Philip and Bruce plan 10 offer
Barry Barton n new school for
Negroes In exchange for votes.
Tony receives his new gard
ner. while his wife reveals
her unhappine>s 10 Madeline.
Chapter y
Madeline brought ont a suit NJ
gold colored broad cloth held II
before Fay, Il think 4, is stunning
on YOU Mrs. wallberg would You
like TO try il -
Fay lifted her shoulders Just
a. YOU say. Madeline nothing mat
tcrs 10 me
I'm sorry Mrs. Wallbere. per-
haps its 4 vacation you need short
NO dear" Fay shook her head.
just fool 10 talk like this
feeling sorry for myself Please
forget my ramblings when one has
danced too long and had too many
cocktails they will talk AT random.
Madeline Day had learned 10 love
Fay Wallberg For Fay was one OF
hose kind and friendly employers
She played sympathic interes, In
those working for her But her
husband Anthony wallberg was
iiiferent. His servenis we're to him
Just machinery that must at all
times be in perfect running order.
He barked his orders and refused
TO condone any failure 10 carry
them ont no matter how difficult or
impossible
Getting the job as maid for Fay
was stroke OF good for.
tune for Madeline and the family
Of Willie Day too. Ruth. Willie's
sick wife and their two children
Marion and Teddy. Madeline was
a faithful prop and bulwark n
times Of ddestress. She was sun
beam that lighted their shabby lit
lie four room house in dismal
part OF the city. Madeline spent
her off days working 10 keep the
small house clean and neat.
Ruth had been almost an In
valid since the birth OF two year old
But Madeline was a loyal
soul and considered her brothers
family her special charge and en-
loved the love they bestowed on
her I'm return. Each day she breath
ed PRAYER OF thankfulness that
she had this job. and praying 10.
that che would not feel mad work
beneath her. For she had learned
that college EDUCATION was OF
small value II no one required
your services. II II had not been
FOR The worry over Ruth's III
health. Madeline would have loved
her work. The beautiful surround {
Ines thrilled her and Fay was de-
lightful 10 work for.
Every town and hamlet can host
III at least one Barry Barton" "A
Young man adored by women.
Young and old. yet considered a
great guy bv his men associates
i wasn't Barry's handsomeness or
The irresistible grin that always
fingered around his lips nor yet the
merry tinkled that sometimes
shown IN his brown eyes hut II was
a combination N all three that
made him charming young man.
He showed a profound interest in
Folks and they were made to feel
hat II was personal and sincere.
Everyone admitted that you lust
couldn't resist Barry"
Barry was not surprised when
he received telephone call from
The prosecutors office. Conrad
)lten sent FOR him 10 talk over
Eases where Negroes were involv-
ID and he thought the opinion Of
member OF their own race was
needed. He took It FOR granted that
Barry's position on the city's Negro
weekly newspaper and being the
ION OF Rev. Barton. he'd naturally
have his fingers on the pulse OF the
people.
But II was not case OF crime
hat prosecutor wanted 10 discuss.
For nearly an hour Philip went
over his plans and ideals for
school In the east district Barry
isiened. He had heard political
alks before and he was unmoved
Is 10 promises. but the idea fasci-
rated him. II had long been
lream OF his fathers. 10 see n new
'chool In the east district. Barry
lad no intention of turning q deaf
Jar TO Philips plans. still as he
listened his mind travelled swift