Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1941-11-14
Jay Godfrey, the junk man. Remem-

Jay Godfrey, the junk man. Remem-
Der me?"
Molly tried to look severe. GOOD
morning, Mr.. Godfrey"
I'm on my way to work, and two
can ride as cheaply as one. the way
I've figured it OUT
1T would be quicker" Molly con-
ceded
And more neighborly."
But not any safer" Molly said as
the car leaped suddenly forward and
got under way.
That's the CLUTCH" Jay explained.
Where to, lady?"
Next to the bank-on Fourth and
Avalon"
Fine! I'm on Fourth, between Free
man and Garfield. Prudential Pulp
Been there two years-since got out
of college Good outfit-half a dozen
plants on the coast, and a couple in
Canada. With little luck and a bit
of horse sense, I ought to be sitting
pretty in a few years"
Are you the janitor there, or just
the general manager"
He eyed her approvingly. Il knew
you had it, first time saw you. That's
why I parked for half an hour down
Ille SlTeeI ILLS lllOllllilS, NalllllB All
you. had to prove it,
Keep your eyes on the road, Mr..
Godfrey" Molly cautioned.
Ever try looking two directions at
once?"
Please don't try it while I'm in the
car with you
I'D never try it if you weren't. Ever
been to college?"
No"
Don't know anything about permu-
tations, for eXample?"
NO"
"Look-how many ways can II crows
sit on three fences, four on fence?'
Il wouldn't know"
That's the kind of thing you have
to know to be a chemical engineer.
Trouble is you can't apply it to real
problems like-well, like ours, for in
stance"
Like ours?"
Sure How many times, for in
stance. would 1 have to take you to
work-once every morning-before it
became habit?"
I'D say-about twice"
You think a second time would"
There won't be a second time
His voice sank Am I as impossible
as all that?"
II didn't say you were impossible.
But the best time to break habit
is before you start Anyhow, here's
Fourth street. And thanks for the
lift"
II got lift out OF it myself" Jay
replied "I'll be cruising around here
about this evening. How's that?"
Molly didn't answer him. She told
herself firmly that she hadn't really
heard him. For in this brash. appeal
ing young man, she knew Instructive
ly there lurked danger to her plans
for secure future. 1t was ridiculous
that her heart should have quickened
at her second meeting with him. SIM
ply ridiculous-and dangerous!
Her eyes had picked out the trinity
tailored figure of Winston Ponsford
less than half block away. He was
on his way to his fathers office in
the bank building, two doors from the
Beecher Paint and Sign Co. One foot
on the sidewalk, Molly hesitated, Won
dering if Win had seen her. Then,
with a brief word of thanks to Jay,
she darted toward the Beecher en-
trance.
Hi, Molly! Who's chasing you?"
ooh, VIM She wheeled about, her
eyes wide and dark with surprise.
Chasing me?" She laughed nervous
ly. I'm late, that's all"
Win snapped the cuff on his sleeve
back and glanced at his watch. Late?
You're 10 minutes early. I'll toddle
along with you to your door. I was
going to phone you later. How about
dinner tonight, and spot of dancing
at the Crescent club? I want you to
try out my new car, you know. could
pick you up after work"
I'D love it, Win. But-how about
tomorrow night? I've got a million
things to do at home tonight. We
we've moved"
Moved! Again."
Molly went deeply pink Don't talk
about 1t, pleased"
"Sorry. Molly. It Just struck me a