The Wilmington morning star., 1943-09-11

onto sort Of balcony, from which
one could look down on a 10: +
men and machinery. This is the
main shop he explained. Out
Of ali the tumble and clatter grow
tools that are helping US win the
war"
It's rarvelous," said Susan,
her eyes shining. There's that
man Otto looking up at you."
so !. IS" Adam gave little
salute. but Otto ignored II, turn
ing his back.
What's the matter with him? -
said Susan. Hes certainly IN
friendly"
I had to question him about a
ruined drawing. I'm afraid he
didn't take il very graciously ="
Adam took Susans arm agais.
Come on. We go this way 10 the
cafeteria.
A few moments later he two
of them were in long. low-ceil-
inged room that opened off the
main building Of the factory There
were long tables made TO seat
eight persons each. and runnin z
along one entire side Of the room
was long counter from which
patrons served themselves. Adam
got two trays and he and Susan
got into line.
Now" said Adam, when they
were seated with their lunch.
what do you think of the place."
It's exciting. But so much food
almost scares me-" She looked at
her plate. TOO much grease in
everything, too, if you don't mind
my saying So"
"Of course I don't mind. That's
what I wanted yu to come for
to criticize, constructively, OF
course. and voice any ideas as
you have for improving things.
AS they ate, they talked. Susan
outlined menus that consisted OF
meat loaves, light but wholesome
salads that had the right number
of vitamins and calories, and des-
serts that were appetizing and yet
not too sweet and filling, and Ad.
am asking questions.
Il believe" he said, when they
were having their second cups OF
coffee, that you can do it. Get
things running the way I want
them to. You're right about the
foods being too grassland It's
heavy, too"
Jack Vinton, his face shining and
his hands clean, came in. He saw
Susan and Adam and came owe,
TO where they sat. He looked a
Susan admiringly.
Gosh, Mrs. Potter" he said
'in. this place you're Like an or
child in coal bin"
Susan laughed. What compli.
ment, Thanks a lot"
Adam shook his head. why If
heck didn't I think Of that" he
said, and laughed.
"You were too busy talking cafe.
terra" said Susan.
Jack started off, and calle
back, Il hope you're not going tc
keep Ruth too late today. I want
to take her to a movie"
She's off at five" said Adam.
Swell" Jack said. What with
her working overtime and acting
as an air warden, she's getting
to be almost stranger"
When he had gone, Susan eyed
Adam and said;
rs Jack in love with Ruth?''
$50 it would seem"
"And she's in love with you. "
Nonsense said Adam. She's
just grateful, that's all.
Maybe so. But sometimes its
hard to distinguish gratitude from
love"
"Since when did you get to be
a philosopher"
'I'm not one. I read that Some
where
Honest little lady" said Adam.
Then, seriously, "Ruth's a sweet
girl, and capable. But I'm 70 years
older than she is"
That doesn't make any differ
ence," said Susan. Twelve years
on the right side, mean. Besides,
Ruth seems older than she is, hav.
ing been on her own for so long"
Adam drained his cup. Il dc
like her a lot," he said. But as
for love and marriage-Well-" He
stopped and shrugged. Say, this
is turning into matrimonial ex
change or something of the sort. -
He pushed back his chair. Lets
20 back to my office and continue
our talk there. It's not so noisy
Susan got up and they went ou1
together.
(To Be Continued)