The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-15
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7rfinued From Pc 81

I'M AAIIAFa FNII. = - 80
manicure table snd had persisted
through the afternoon. Kennedy.
the third crowding 50 had never
heen 50 impressed. bowleo over
was the wav ne put it 10 himself.
BY 2 81 o. femininity.
He thought n jules violet evss
with q ~wift intake ~ breath. Re
rememb ered her blond head With
something like awe.
Ken nedx's acquaintances.
both men and women. were
on the middle-aged side. Their
daughters were henildering
children who treated him with
respectful courtesy.
rntil seeing Julie through nc
bent glass and hSeuuentlY DE-
Gliding m a manicure. he had -
signed himself n a life NJ peace
ful boredom. Since meeting julie
his blood had sung and : zest for
life had entered his soul He vas
possessed OF an urge 10 see her
again. to make certain that so
lovely a being existed.
He spent the afternoon in the
air-cooled quiet Of his club and
was driven home through the SUI
locating heat of early evening.
He entered his mothers home With
new buoysncy 10 his step.
His own house on the next
estate had been closed since the
death Of his wife. Kennedy and
his mother lived in splendor where
three genera tons Of Spstes had
lived.
The mansion had been built by
his grandfather more than so
wears ago. Il was 4 homely edi-
flee. typical Of the nineues. high
ceilinged rooms. turrets and bal
comics. gingerbread work At every
conceivable. and inconceivable,
point
Kennedy bathed and changed
ia fresh whiteness. He preened
himself before the mirror, at
the same time carrying on
idle conversation with his
valet.
How old do look. Clarkson :"
he asked. IF YOU saw me for the
first time what would you think
my age ,"
Clarkson. ruddy handsome
fellow. stood back To survey HIM
critically. He thought Mr.. spate
a nice little guy. but dull, beastly
dull.
I'D say about 35. sir. he stated.
adding, and very presentable
IS if you don't mind my saying
So" He brushed Kennedys shock
of craving hair.
Are you married. Clarkson ="
"Well-not AT the moment. sir"
What happened TO your wife ="
We were divorced sir - in
April"
7 thought you we're divorced
a year ago in April.
"Oh. YES. strand the April
before that. When the spring
comes always feel in need
of a change. vacation YOU
might call 1t, sir"
Kennedy chuckled. TITS July.
@ Haven't you vacationed long
enough >"
Yes, sir. I have a very charm
ing lady in mind. The way I feel
: now. all hot and bothered, if you
know what I mean. sir. I may
, never want another vacation" He
held finely tailored white coat
while Kennedy slid his arms into
the sleeves. He smoothed the mar
row shoulders and gave the back
capable tug.
: A man needs q wife" Kennedy
observed thoughtfully. The uni
e. verse was meant to move in pairs,
Garrison
. Yes, indeed. sir" As Ken
nedy left the room his valet
. smiled broadly, thinking, THE
old boys up to something.
Wonder who'd have him." He
gazed complacently at his own
reflection in the mirror
= Kennedy joined his mother or
the broad screened porch. leaning
to plant 2 filial kiss on her with
= cred cheek. Mrs. Spate was old
and grizzled and domineerine
Since her sons birth she had ruled
4 him with an iron hand.
Kennedy. filled with the mem
K DRY OF Julie. refrained from men
tioning her name until the eve
ming meal had been served. Hi'
mother was apt TO be difficult
:: before dinner
At last. returning TO the porch
= where an ocean breeze drove the
heat before it, he fairly jumped
into the subject Of Julie Mother.
Il he said. two points Of eagernes,
- in his tiny eyes. 7 mad an adven.
ture today. met New York
most beautiful and charming girl.
?. TO % conunued.l