Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-07
CHAPTER z

After an invigdrating dip, they
lay on the POOLS edge watching the
setting sun.
"What did the cat have to say?"
Tom asked, obviously meaning Janice.
"She's trying hard to land old Kirk
but he's been worked on by experts"
Then he turned over on his back
and looked up at Sonny. 1--WE got
q surprise for you."
"What?"
"We're sneaking out of here to-
morrow with the trailer. You pack
ND a few things tonight. You won't
need anything but shorts and stuff.
Well go up to Montreal as we plan
ned. I want to find that place near
Malone where we camped before"
Sonny's face was radiant.
Later at dinner Mrs. Hollister ask
ed about Sonny's ring. ut is be-
ing cleaned" the girl said.
"You must be very careful of it,
Leslie. It canont be replaced. That
is a registered stone"
Neither Kirk nor Carol were home
that evening. When dinner was over
Sonny and Tom went for a ride in
his roadster. 81 want to get the oil
changed and get all set" Tom ex-
planned. Mothers going out tomor-
row. Well leave a note. don't
want a row."
"Are you sure they won't be too
angry?"
"What's the difference? They'll
get over it." Then he added. "I've
made a resolution, Sonny. I'm on
the wagon. I'm going to be serious
about life. I don't care any more
about wild parties. We want the
same kind of life-the outdoors, no
social stuff"
After a pause, Tom continued:
"You see, they always push me.
Kinks the bright one. Let him make
a name for the HOLSTERS. I just
want to be let alone with YOU" He
touched her hand gently. For the
first time Sonny felt she was getting
to really know this unpredictable
youth.
Cali my life I've done-or was
supposed to do-what the family de-
manded. Now, Pm going to begin
living my own life," he concluded.
Sonny made a resolution to help.
to work hard, to be a good wife. To-
gether they could find happiness, she
felt sure.
The next forenoon they were off
They headed across Connecticut and
into New York's lake district, stop
ping at sunset near Ashley Falls.
Dinner was a grand affair. Tom
raved about Sonny's cooking, which
pleased her no end.
At dark, Tom unhitched car from
trailer and they drove into Ashley
Falls, where they both talked with
Toms folks by telephone. eve
should have agreed to your going,
Tom. Have a grand time," Mrs. Hol-
lister said. Her husband gave like
encouragement to the newlyweds.
So Tom and Sonny went on their
way slowly and finally reached their
old camping site near Malone.
"We're staying here until we get
tired of it, Sonny" Tom said.
The days were golden and beauti-
full. The nights were cool and filled
with scented pine. Sonny blossomed
day by day.
At breakfast one morning Tom
suggested, Lets just get into the
car and go barging about. No more
cooking for you today. I'll help with
the breakfast dishes"
Sonny laughed at the sight of
young Hollister wiping plates, knives
and forks. They were utterly and
foolishly happy. At times Sonny
was scared. It was all too good to
last.
She mentioned her misgivings to
Tom but he only laughed at her. So
Sonny tried to put all fear from her,
reveling only in the happiness of the
present. They had so much fun
roaming the countryside together.
Tom was teaching her to drive and,
all in all, life was good.
Then one morning about A. M,
a disheveled, frantic girl staggered
into the police station at Malone.
Her frock was torn, her face dirty.
The sergeant behind the desk stared
at her as she gasped: "My husband
has been murdered! Come with me
-quick!"
Sonny fell against the desk with
great gulping sounds. There was a
crimson streak on her torn dress.
Hes dead, tell you. Dead"
The sergeant helped her to a chair.