The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-17
ONE FOR THE
MONEY
D. LOUISE HoLnEs

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off Kennedy Spate for 4 year or
80 and then live on ahmony :"
NO indeed. I'm going TO
live with him always. I'm 60
ing 20 be the gracious mis-
fress Of his home and
And bring a lot Of spstes into
the world" Susie cut in dryly.
I don't envy you" She laughed
to take the edge off her remark.
DO YOU know something. juliet
I don't get this sudden enthusiasm.
thought you were in love with
that good looking chauffeur, hon.
estly I did"
That good looking chauffeur is
a dimwit." Julie declared bitterly.
Hes a chauffeur because he
hasn't brains enough to be any,
thing else" Julie quite forgot the
elegance of her diction when
speaking Of Johnny.
Maybe" Susie agreed doubt
fully. He's certainly got a swell
pair Of shoulders il he is minus
brains Nice he didn't have to
stand trial for manslaughter."
Very nice" Julie returned icily.
She attended the opera with
Kennedy that night. trailing
10 a box In q white summer
formal He sat beside her at
the front Of the box. fairly
purring when glasses were
turned upon Julie. and practi-
cally every glass in the huge
outdoor amphlthester was
turned upon her.
The music was beautiful but Il
found no answering chord in Ju-
lies heart. Her anger toward
Johnny had died of its own forced
vehemence. 1t left only weary res
ignation behind.
Friday was a whirlwind day. IL
seemed that everyone in the hotel,
guests. clerks, bell-boys, members
of the managerial staff, found
their way to the manicure lounge
to bid Julie farewell. to offer con-
gratulations, to bring gifts
The gifts ranged from a little
sachet, proffered by one of the
maids, to a chest of silver from
the Audrey Greers. Julie felt
method in the latter extravagant
gesture.
The Greers were cafe soci-
ETY.. They obviously had as
pirations toward the social
register.
The other manicurists took over
jules appointments and she held
court. 1t was exciting, a taste Of
the joys to come. She played her
role with quiet sweetness.
She and Kennedy dined that
night in A charming cafe on the
Boston Post road. Johnny did not
drive them and she was glad.
She was still repeating to her.
self, Il never want to see that So
and-so again" II was whistling
in the dark, and fairly effective
Julie enjoyed dining with Ken
nedy, she liked the attention ac-
corded him. and herself. She tried
not To find fault with his diff
dence, his effeminate voice, mis-
tiny stature. One small thing for
ever pricked at the shining bal
loon of her consent. Kennedy
would kiss her goodnight.
That goodnight kiss had be-
come a goblin, pursuing her
each night to the door of her
apartment.
On Friday night his kiss was
especially ardent. Henceforth. un-
til the wedding day, Julie was to
be his mothers guest. He quite
trembled with joy at the prospect.
Johnny and I will come in for
you at noon" he told her upon
leaving. The beginning of hap
piness is at hand. my dearest"
Julie was extremely busy the
next morning. A draymsn came
at ten for the Hepplewhite chest,
the rug and tea set, the priceless
and lowered dishes.
With their going the apart
ment took on a strangely
drear aspect. On impulse she
decided to follow her belong
ings, presumably TO see that
they were safely slowed in
Mikes basement locker. Ac-
tually her unrest made alone
ness prohibitive.
Returning after a chat with
Enid, Julie sat, a small wistful 4
huddle, in a corner OF the taxi
seat Events were moving too
swiftly. Now that the time had
come TO depart from the old life,
she drew back with a sharp pain
In her heart. The taxi radio
hummed quietly. the music point
ing up her dread reluctance.
All at once the music stopped
in the middle Of a bar. The clipned
voice Of an announcer broke in
with a bulletin. Julie heard IN.
words distinctly. Hearing them
she caught at her bounding heart
with gasp. Slowly she clenched
her hands. Tensely she listened