Evening star., 1940-03-10


ing and Elaine forgives Clara. Jack
OMalley, policeman friend OF Jane.
Arranges to buy diamond enEasement
ring.
CHAPTER "a.
Grinning amiably, Jack OMalley
sauntered slowly from the jewelry
store and down the street, pausing
occasionally to exchange greetings
with the shopkeepers who sat In
shirt sleeves before the doors of
their establishments, but Jacks
mind was really not on this usually
interesting phase of an otherwise
dull, routine job, fact which was
noticeable to every one who knew
him at all well and one which
evoked interesting comments once
his burly blue form had moved out Of
earshot.
It was rude of him to acknowledge
their greetings in such an absent
minded manner, but he really
couldn't help it. Tonight he had
infinitely more important things
with which to occupy his mind,
things which had to be carefully
planned If he were to successfully
storm James heart.
Storm James heart! What ro-
mantle thought that was, but how
difficult it was going to be. How did
one storm fair colleen's hearth
What was the best technique to use
at a time like this. Should he sink
to his knees before Jane tonight
and pour out his heart and end by
humbly requesting her to consider
seriously his proposal for her hand?
Or should he simply stalk into the
room, jam the ring upon her third
finger and exclaim in deep, mascu-
line bark which would not for a mo-
ment tolerate opposition, Woman,
you're mine!"
He sighed dolefully and shook his
head. No, neither of these ap-
proaches would prove effective. De-
spite the fact that he was a fine
actor-as witness the success he had
had in hiding from Jane the fact
that he had loved her from the very
first day he set eyes upon her-he
wouldn't be able to put it across
because Jane was an artist. And
In peculiar manner all artists
were crazy, and when people were
crazy they wanted something un-
usual, something different, some-
thing which only a crazy person was
capable of conceiving. If--if only
he were as crazy as Betty and
Monticelli, Elaine's voice teacher.
Never before had he been envious
Of any one, but at the moment he
envied both Betty and Monticello.
they would know exactly the way
to successfully attack this problem.
They would. -.
Jask Gets An Idea.
A sudden thought brought him to
IN abrupt halt in the middle of the
sidewalk and an expression of sheer
Joy lighted his face. Why-why
not ask the great Monticelli?
Although the passing years had
caused him to forget much of his
mothers shrewd advice, one remark
Of hers was as crystal-clear in his
mind today as when he had first
heard her utter it.
Jackie, me bye, whin it's a crazy
thought you be havin' do somthin'
aboot 1t. All the sucissful men had
q crazy thought that they worked
on; that's why they ended up
SUCCESSFUL. Fulton was crazy, so
livery one said, whin he invented
the steamboat. Me bye, heed your
lovin' mothers words. Whin ye
git a crazy though, do somethin'
aboot It,"
Jack had always treasured this
advice. His course Of action was
clear.
Never in my life have been so
msulted," Monticelli ragged, cheeks
q beet red, banging his fist on the
table to emphasize his words. II
as q music teacher, not a dispenser
of advice to lovelorn. Mr.. OMalley,
I am sorry but I must ask you to
leave my house-at once!"
Jack heaved a despairing sigh.
Wagging his head sadly. he rose
from his chair and placed his cap
back on his red head. He glanced
scornfully at the voice teacher.
"You are not a great man, Mr..
Monticello"
wind puffs empty bladders,
opinions, FOOLS" Monticelli declared
loftily. But 1t was apparent that
Jacks remark had given him food
for thought. Adopting a milder
tone of voice, he motioned the
policeman back to the chair. why
do you think am not great man,
Mr.. OMalley?" he said when the
policeman resumed his seat.
Monticelli Apologies
Jack shrugged his shoulders,
pleased with the success Of his
desperate remark. "A great man is
not insulted when q stranger comes
to him for advice and help"
A pleased smile fitted across
Monticeli's lips and he nodded his
head excitedly.- True! True! I
apologize for my rudeness. I have
had q most dlmcult day-a great
tragedy has befallen me. That is
Why I was rude. VIII you accept
my apologizes?"
"Shure an. it's I who should
be apologizing," Jack rumbled, eyes
sympathetic. II would niver have
come had / known there had been
q, death in your family"
life won't be the same" Month
celli told him, mournfully. "Carol
Anne was the lovliest creature that
ever lived"
"'Tis sad indeed" Jack agreed
compassionately. But that is the
way Of life. She must have been q
lovely girl"
''she wasi" Monticello assured him
proudly. "She was the best fish
/ ever owned. So sweet and grace
full, so-but enough Of that.
Memory viii not bring her back.
She is dead and we owe our thoughts
to the living. Let me see now.
You wish to know how to propose
to young lady. right7"
Jack nodded his head. He knew
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