The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-16
ONE FOR THE
MONEY
b. LOUISE nolnts

she was radiantly healthy, ms Nes
an important attribute. Given the
proper background. Julie Patton
could hold her own. and more. IN
Manhattan's shifting society
Might not a Eirl Of good. middle
class birth BE- a fitting instrument
to carry on the Spate name Mrs.
spste was not stupid. Like Julie.
she left romance entirely out Of her
calculations. She thought in bar
gaining terms
She pondered the fairness Of
exchanging the Spate name and
wealth for jules youth and
beauty. Knowing that the girl
could not. by any stretch Of the
ina gination. love her son. she
regarded her pro and con. in the
light of a possible purchase.
At breakfast the following norm
ing she announced her decision.
y shall ask Julie Patton for the
weekend" she said automatically.
Il shall invite our friends to meet
her. You viii have TO do the rest,
Kennedy
The son Of the house actually
paled with excitement. He too had
lain long awake. whipping his
bringing spirit to a high point OF
determination II his mother re-
fused to cooperate in the matter
OF Julie Patton. he would pursue
his course unaided.
He wanted Julie. her violet
eyes and shining amber hair, her
gorgeous, beautiful youth.
Nor was Kennedy stupid. All too
aware OF his own shortcomings as
a cavalier, he placed his hopes on
his only asset. wealth. He could.
give Julie so very much.
To his mother he said. "Do
YOU think I can make her care
for me? DO you think she will
have me ."
Knowing the grasping tendencies
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~. 81 shouldn't be at all surprised
II she will have you" Her mole
lmugged up and down as she
chewed crisp toast. Kennedy avert
ed his eyes from his mothers face,
1T offended his sensitive soul.
jules step was light as she
hurried about that morning. Taxi
ing a shower.
In her plan for self advance
ment there was no place for
slovenliness In any detail. She
set the table In a bay window,
drawing the blinds against the
heat. A linen mat and napkin,
thin china, shining silver. A tall
glass of strained orange Juice,
golden brown toast, two bacon
curls.
She washed her dishes and put
them away. She made her bed and
tidied the rooms. Stepping from
her door she was the picture of
youthful loneliness. She crossed
the hall. Enid often walked with
her to Lexington and she had a
special reason for seeing Enid that
morning.
THAT you, Julie ?" came
Ends voice rs she opened the
door. Come In. BE ready In a
minute"
Hello, you two" Julie said.
isn't this a sitting morning ?"
Mike smiled at her. Dressed in a
thin silk robe over pajamas, he
lolled on a chaise lounge, the morn
ing paper in his hand. The apart
ment was in order. Enid came
from the bedroom to lean over her
husband.
Goodbye, darling" she crooned.
III call at noon. Your gambling
loot is in the top buffet drawer If
you need it. Oh. darling. hate to
leave you" She kissed him, press
ing her cheek to his in a kind of
frantic duplication.
He said casually. "Goodbve. my
dear. As the man Of the house YOU
are a bowling success" This con-
tinual slandering of himself dis
tressed Enid. She asked but little
in return for her worshipful care
Mikes love - and he denied her
that little.
Inc two wage earners went
out into the brilliant sunshine.
Nearing Lexington, where Enid
took south bound bus, Julie
asked carelessly, did YOU ever
hear of Johnny Townee" Her
tone was not quite as Indifferent
a. she had intended Ii TO be.
'Towne-Johnny Towne-" Enid
repeated. The name sounds fami-
Jar"
he lives on Long Island and
has an apartment in town" Julie
prompted.
There's a firm of prominent
architects, Towne and Toype-
he must belong to that family.
Why do you ask ."
NO reason in particular. I had
an amusing experience last night
with a young man named Johnny
rowne. III tell you about it when
/ have more time"
They halted at q bus stop on
Lexington. You sound Interested
Julie, Enid observed. Wouldn't IL
De Joke if you fell in love with
an amusing stranger ,"
'Ho' Julie laughed scornfully.
You know what I think of love.
m using my head and don't YOU
forget 1t. Emotions may be all
night but they are not for me"
Enid shook her head. you
nave a refrigerating system all