The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-02
BOARD AND
ROOM GIRLS
CHAHTER TMENTY.nNE


lphone We're spending the sum
mer at our cabin on the lake. vou
know. Just roushing Il. my dear"
Faith answered pleasantly. CRATE
ful for the chance 10 get out Of the
heat and noise Of the city but IN
der no illusion as 70 the kind =
clothes she would be expected .
bring.
'RoughinE it, 10 Anita BerwIn
meant smartly tailored shorts Win
skirts 70 match. linen hats. sport
shoes. riding clothes. bathing suits.
and at night long cotton formals -
well made and almost as expensive
as any other evening dresses
These things neatly packed n
monogrammed striped luggage.
large suitcase and overnight case
TO match. were stock equipment
for Hartley's friends.
To Faith they represented noon
hours sacrificed to hunting the oor-
rect thing which was not prohlhi-
tive IN price, Her wardrobe tbs
summer had become almost as ex-
tensive as Daphnes and her ac-
count at the store so easy to open.
so difficult to close. was running
a small unpaid balance every
month.
Not much and she should be able
to finish II in August because sure
~ by that time there would be
nothing more she needed. Never
theless. it worried Faith to realize
that although she was now depend
ent ON her job she was saving
nothing and even going into debt.
Skating on thin ice. Miss I'm
called il, who believed in paying
every bill in full the moment L
was presented. But then Miss Vans
requirements were so much more
simple
When she bought a dress she
wore il until it was really neces-
sary to replace it although she
often appropriated the girls dis
earded garments for the poor fam
lily she helped to clothe.
My things are too big" she ex-
planned. But if you're not gong tn
wear this any more. oh. boy. so
happy this will make them"
Miss Van was in Faiths room as
she packed, admiring her new
beach coat and bouncing on the
old one. She watched with bright
blue eyes as the tall slender girl
fastened the belt of her white sport
dress.
Red shoes and saucy red beret
to match which would not blow off
in the car. Hartley had Just bought
new convertible coupe, stream
lined and glittering with chromium,
which he permitted her to drive
you look lovely the older
woman said.
Faith returned her affectionate
glance.
You always say that You told
me the same thing when I was
wearing that awful print dress
Well, you were lovely in that.
too, ~ Miss Van insisted Such
pretty colors for you and your face
was so sweet. II isn't just beauty
you have, child, But something
much more important She added
after moments silence. You're
happier now than you used to be ="
Faith tried to answer IN the
affirmative but she couldn't.
I've been having lots Of fun"
she hedged But her gray eyes
were elusive.
You're not still suffering over
that Mr.. Brent ?" Miss Van asked.
Faith nodded and busted herself
fastening her bags.
But it's been over six months
now" Miss Van reminded her.
Il know. 1t is perfectly stupid
Of me. But ! can't seem to get him
out Of my mind Sometimes think
the only answer is to shut my eyes
and marry someone else the way
Daphne did"
But Daphne wasn't in love with
anyone" Miss Van said gently
Faith flared. What difference
does that make ? What is love any,
Way On. Miss Van. don't look
ike that. I'm not angry with you.
lust myself. I'd like to shed my
skin like a snake and walk into a
lew life as somebody entirely dif-
erent. I'm so tired Of suffering"
There's no way to escape that
me way or another" the Dutch
said soberly.
Ashamed that she had complain
d when she had so much less 70
worry about, Faith cried. OF
curse, and I'll get over II I'm
eslly looking forward 70 having
rand time at the lake. And now
ell me what are you going to do >"
The homely face frightened
10 AdA44Ae Al4t d FA4NIs AA4ta-
ren on q picnic. All By ourselves
1e are going to the park where
hey may ride the ponies and mer-
y-go-round. l am fixing a lunch
0 that We can stay late and see
he fireworks. Their poor mother
5 so tired II Will give her 4 chance
0 rest The first ore size has had
o a long time
And Joan talks about the IN
Faith remarked.
.issing her You 90 more good in
he world thar all Josns friends
Iut together. Goodbye now I hear
isrtleys car
Halt an hour later she was AZ
he wheel Of the open car driving
arsfully along the highway Lead
ng into the country. The after