The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-11-20
Ask Adam

Jumpie ana ciatter grow toois that
are helping us win the war"
Its marvellous said Susan her
eyes shining. There's that man
Otto looking up at you"
so It Is" Adam gave little sa-
lutte. but Otto ignored it. turning
his back.
whats the matter with him 2"
said Susan Hes certainly un-
friendly"
II had to question him about q
ruined drawing. I'm afraid he
didn't take 1t very graciously.'
Adam took Susan's arm again.
Come on, We 60 this way to the
cafeteria"
A few moments later the two Of
them were in a long. low-ceilinged
room that opened of the main
building Of the factory. There were
long tables made to seat eight per-
sons each, and running along one
entire side Of the room was a 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 ?"
ITS 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 wanted you to come for
to criticize. constructively. Of
course, and voice any ideas you
may 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 vitimins and calories. and des-
serts that were appetizing and yet
not too sweet and filing, and
Adam 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 want
them to. You're right about the
foods being too greasy-and it's
heavy. too"
Jack vinton, his face shining and
his hands clean. came n. He saw
Susan and Adam and came over to
where they sat He looked at Susan
admiringly.
Gosh, Mrs. Potter" he said, "in
this place you're like an orchid In
a coal bin"
Susan laughed. What a compll-
ment! Thanks a lot"
Adam shook his head. "Why in
heck didn't I think Of that" he
said, and laughed.
You were too busy talking cafe
teria," said Susan.
Jack started off, and called back.
Il hope you're not going to keep
Ruth too late today. want to take
her to movie"
Shes off at Eve" 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"
so II would SEEM"
And she's In love with YOU"
Nonsense" said Adam. She's
mt grateful. that's ALL"
Maybe 40. But sometimes It's
hard to distinguish gratitude from
love"
Since when did you get to be a
philosopher"
I'm not one read that some
where
Honest little isdy," said Adam.
Then, seriously. "Ruths a sweet
girl, and capable. BIT Tn ~ years
older than she L."
That doesn't make any differ!
ence," said Susan. "Tw.lve years
on the right side, I mean. Besides.
Ruth seems older thar she 10. hav-
ing been on her own for so long"
Adam drained his cup. Il do like
her a lot" he said. But as for love
and marriage-weli--" lie stopped
and shrugged. Say, this IS turning
into a matrimonial exchange or
something Of the sort" He pushed
back his chair. Let's 70 back to
my ONCE and continue our talk
there. It's not 80 noisy"
Susan got up and they went out
together.
ITO BE Continuedl