The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-09-27
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When he dropped her on at ,hS
shop, he said: "I'n be waiting fol
you tonight" And he dashed off ts
complete his plans for the day.
How different this day was thar
the one previousi Lynn chided her
self and sometimes when she
thought of Wild's absurd proposal ir
the little automat, her heart got
cold. She must tell him all about
Rene. Tonight she'd tell him. The
longer she waited the worse It would
be.
That night Lynn few into her
street clothes.
And then she went out to meet
Wild.
81 must drop in and see Rene for
a moment and then 60 apartment
hunting. Maybe I can stay in no.
tel tonight. I'm all ready to move"
"I'n wait" Wild retorted crisply
"It's all my fault you're moving
The least / 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 annoyance.
Apartment hunting"
81 thought you'd found some
thing"
at didn't pan out, Rene. I'm sor.
ry. Why this solemn conclave?"
"Rene's going to do the illustra-
tons for Bryant Montgomery new
novel;" he announced. THAT means
we've got to work like wildcats,
Lynn. I've been reading the thing
and we're mapping out plans now. "
Marty insisted that Lynn sit down
and talk to them.
ut means you've got to leave
Nine. Reanoud's, Lynn. Rene needs
you. He'll pay you $50 a week"
"But, poor Nine. Reanoud.
hate to leave her now when she
needs all of u.s."
I'm going up there tomorrow to
see if l can fix things with her.
Maybe she'll let 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:
II thought you'd stood me upl
Now"
II want to get my stuff"
Just minute. had our rental
agent get list of apartments down
here today, at the price of your 9TH
er one. Let's try this address. On
Minetta Street.
Glad of the suggestion, Lynn COM
piled, and they stopped before q
tall, old building.
'These look too expensive"
"Same as your old one" Wild said
shortly. "I'll go get the caretaker. "
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 hung in
the clothes closet. The place was
filled with fresh flowers.
wild! What. have you donel"
Lynn just stood there, staring about.
1t was a pretty room. Much nicer
than the other, and there was q neat
little bedroom, and best of all. q
view of the city up town.
Wild was laughing in delight.
"How much is this apartment? I'm
sure it's too expensive, Wild"
cts $40, lady"
That was the price Lynn had paid
for the other. Wild did not explain
he had sworn the man to secrecy,
had paid the additional $40 for six
months.
Lynn ran to the fireplace, to win
dows with their view.
ITS perfect. Wild! How did you
do it?"
Il called home and got Elsie to
come down and move you. Simple.
had nothing to do with it ALL"
There was a knock on the door
Wild opened it. It was waiter from
q nearby restaurant, with a menu
card.
Were having house warming,
darling. Do you want a steak?"
Lynn hurried around and set the
little table by the window. It was
cool tonight, and the stars were
clear in the deep blue sky.
The fire was blazing on the hearth
when their dinner came. There was
even bottle of champagne.
Miss Morrow, your good healthi''
Wild said as he raised his glass and
touched hers.
"And yours, Mr.. Austin"
MAY l call you Lynn"
Then he took her in his arms,
kissed her solemnly and they sal
down to the house warming dinner
CHAPTER Xxx