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

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what was going on in the world,
and hoping that it was going to be
all right with Adam North for her
to come down and have lunch with
him. Now that she had definitely
made up her mind to talk with him,
she didn't want to postpone the
matter.
And 1t was all right with Adam.
He told her 80 when she telephoned
him shortly after Bill had left for
his ONCE. Adam said for her to
come little before IL, as most Of
the workers ate then and she could
get good idea how many persons
pstronized the cafeteria Susan
said she's be there on the dot, and
went upstairs to dress. deciding on
the red wool frock Bill admired so
much. II Bill admired 1t, Adam
probably would like 1t also.
II want to see Mr.. North" she
was saying at Eve minutes to H.
Hes expecting me-"
Ruth Moorehouse, sitting at her
desk in Adams outer office, looked
up. whats the name ?" she start
ed to ask. then stopped short. "Oh,
it's you, Mrs. Potter! I didn't rec
ognize you"
ITS the new hat" said Susan.
smiling. Miss Leigh and I have
just been shopping"
But isn't your hair different ?"
"Yes. I decided on this do while
IN the beauty parlor earlier this
morning. Do you like IT,"
1T looks marvellous" said Ruth,
and meant it. And I love the way
that little hat dips over one eye"
Thanks" Susan glanced at her.
self in small mirror hanging near
her. Il was afraid 1t was a little
extreme for my-er-type, but
Miss Leigh said no."
ITS adorable" Ruth said. Just
sit down for a few moments. Mr..
North will be free shortly" Then
as she watched Susan sit down,
noted her trim ankles, and how her
hair cleaned above the red of the
wool frock, and beneath the cute
lines Of the tiny hat, she frowned,
wondering II she were going to
have two women to worry about
now.
Adam came out Of his private
Office then. Another man was with
him, a man who looked sullen and
a little angry.
Hello. Susan" Adam. said. BE
with you in a jiffy" He walked to
the outside door with the sullen-
looking man. mo hard feelings, I
hope, Otto" he said. Everything
in the line Of accidents has to be
looked into nowadays, especially
with things as they are"
Il get It." said Otto. 80 long"
Adam turned back to Susan.
Now let's CO."
Did Otto confess anything ?"
Ruth asked.
NO" said Adam. Lets forget
the whole matter. I'm sure every
thing will run along smoothly.".He
grinned. Il think we're all more or
less on edge and apt to suspect
every little incident Of being some
thing Of great Importance"
Il hope you're right" said Ruth.
Il keep feeling nervous, though"
Want me to send up a body
guard?" Adam asked, kidding.
"Of course not" Ruth said, and
watched Adam take Susan's arm
and 60 out with her. Then, when
the door had closed behind them.
she kicked the leg Of her chair and
muttered. "Women-always chas.
Ing Adam. They make me sick!'
Outside. Adam was steering Su.
san along hall. talking above the
clatter OF mschinerv. which was
each moment becoming more dis
tinct.
You look like a million dollars
at 10 per cent INTEREST," he said.
Thanks" said Susan. hoping
Bill would be as quick TO notice
the change in her. But about the
cafeteria work." she added. "Bill
laughed at the idea Of my work.
ing"
Well said Adam, they say
people laughed at Edison. And look
at VIVA. he accomplished" He
opened a door which led out onto
a sort Of bs ,cony. from which one
could look down on a Il: Of men
and machinery. This Is the main
shop he explained, "Out Of all the