Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1931, Page 20

By Margaret Widdemer SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING INSTALMENTS. and attrac- d in love. n of the bai town of Kingsway, Tosy in her eves. ot only & typist in the but was social secretary to he , Nina Higginson, Sne lived with in one of the oldest, herseit y. jenty of means left her by her nd doting husband, now defunct, alf the eligible young men in Kings- wa to len, but her who ‘ommy was somewhat of & spoilt but Heien found it thrilling to bring 5. enthusiasm, _besides moving _pictures. ' He was man for the young peopie Helen waited for him at stead of Tommy, ppeared—one of the chief ‘came: of the tow Nina's, but 3 ni re ‘engaged. Just before Helen retires, te at night, Ronny comes home. INSTALLMENT 1IV. HE ran forward and kissed him, sisterly fashion. She had known him and been sorry for him since he was a boy of 14, reluc- tantly brought down by Nina along with her husband to visit the Heathers in Baltimore. He was hollow-eyed and grimy above his thin-cheeked pallor. “I hopped a freight,” said Ronny in explanation. “You would!” said Helen. She gave him a little affectionate shake. “What ‘was the matter, sent all your allowance to Soviet Russia?"” “Well,” said Ronny, sitting down where Tommy had sat, and beginning to expound, “this is what happened—" “Ronny, you haven't had a bite to She wondered if he really was & good poet. If he was, of course, all this sort of thing was probably worth the bother. She also wondered if she had better speak of Doris. And oh, ls:w begmd-mmmly she wanted to get 1 She rose yawning. He was so hard thing Vi sweet and innocent about him. ““Well, I think I'll go to bed now, Ronny. 1 suppose Il be up before you are (Ronny was & late sleeper) and if you like I'll speak to Nina about your being here.” ~As she passed him, where he stood, drawn to his full heights, with his hair tossed and a pride in the rights of man written all over him, something in her aspect struck through even his self- absorption. Her brown-gold eyes were shadowed, and her shoulders drooped a little as she smiled at him, tiredly. Her bright coloring was dimmed by fatigue. Even her dress was crumpled where she had knelt and stooped, pre- paring him his midnight meal. He threw a brotherly arm her. “Helen, you're a brick, he said, and kissed her. She kissed him back. She felt & thousand years his senior. “That's ‘all right” she said, “good night—" They started apart, staring, at the sound of clicking heels Nina, in the doorway, a tall orange candlestick in her hand, a yellow chiffon wrap caught around her, was staring at them. “Well, said Nina. “A little on the fiirtatious side, my dear!” Nina was not shocked. She was, indeed, laugh- ing. Then as Helen moved aside, and she saw who it was, her expression changed to the one of weary annoyance that Ronny at his worst caused her. “Did you have to do all this just to come home and make love to Helen?” she demanded impatiently. “I wasn't making love to Helen,” he answered her with the sullenness he always evoked. 1 don’t mind if Helen doesn’t—and Tommy doesn't. Not my funeral. But what is——" Nina's lazy voice altered into demanding sharpness—'“is that I eat, I know by the way you look. Come Nina, in the doorway, a “Well!” she said. “A little on had a special delivery tonight at 8, in- candlestick in her hand, was staring at them. the flirtations side, my dear!” inside and wash your face and tell me.” She nhrped in her latch key, pulled on the light and they went to the kitchen. Ronny splashed at the sink gratefully, while Helen, on her knees by the refrigerator, pulled out eggs and butter and fruit and cold vegetables. He buried his face in Tacy’s immacu- late rollertowel and watched Helen hungry-eyed, as she heated peas and caulifiower in two small saucepans, set eggs in a third pan to scramble, and got out china and silver and rolls and but- ter. He dropped down at the enameled white kitchen table waiting till she should have everything ready. She poured out two glasses of milk and sat down across from him with her own. . He dived into his food with a hungry boy's avidity. Pinally he looked up, having eaten every scrap of food on the table. “I am in trouble, Helen.” he admitted. “You're being awfully decent.” “Well, dear, 1 can't register surprise at this hour of the night. Something hinted as much to me. What's wrong?” “Well, you know I was conditioned, and old Powell argued me into making i up at Summer school.” “You had to make it up.” “Nina could perfectly well have let me have a tutor. But no, anything to keep me off the grass” “But anyway she didn't. And you know Mr. Powell agreed with her about the Summer school. And anyway, Ronny. last time vou had a tutor here you would not—"" “He was an ass.” said Ronny. “A little meek worm with ideas 200 years ok “Ronny, T don’t know about you, but may system requires sleep at night. Do hurry up and tell me.” “ Ronny pushed back his kitchen chair. rose and began to patrol the blue checked linoleum. “Do you know what education is to- day? A system of cliches, taught by a set of cowed pedants, a staff of nar- row. stupid yes-men.” “But you have to graduate” said Helen being of the frankly expedient sex. “Wouldn't you study at Summer school either?” “‘Certain! some of the subjects. But there was one professor——" The old story. Ronnv in conflict with constituted authority. ' Ronny. with enough right on his side, of a lofty and theoretic sort, to make him stubborn, to gain him a following to convince him that he simply couldn’t and wouldn't give up “And 50 you quarreled with the pro- fessor?” “I merely told him what I thought of his crawling attitude to capital.” “I take it back. That was an insult, not a quarrel.” “I hope he was insulted. I hope he knows now what he seems in the eyes of thinking people—" “Ronny! You'll wake up the whole Bouse!” “Helen, can’t you see.” “I think I do. They've expelled you from the Summer school for insubordi- maticn.” “And I am proud of it!” ut why haven't you any money?"” ‘Oh, T spent it,” said Ronny largely. | :ried KONDO) hy “As a matter of fact, I was the editol ©f a poetry magazine.” forming me that you had forfeited all your chances of graduation, insulted a professor, thrown all your money away on nonsense and that you capped the climax by disappearing.” “I never thought to tell anybody. If they'd had any sense they'd have known I'd go home,” he growled. “They said you were broke. A friend of yours named Chemnitz or some such name seems to have made his peace Iling everything Ronny turned a tragic white. “He’s my friend! I've helped him— he couldnt! Yo making it uj “Of course you'd rather believe any- body than me” Nina's voice was sharper still, but her calm was un- broken. In her struggies with Ronny she always kept her head. He never kept his. “How else do you suppose they knew that you had spent all you had and pawned your things?” “Oh, Ronny!" “I did,” said Ronny still smarting from his disillusion. “I'm proud of it.” “You're hopeless. You' better go to bed. But I'll tell you now, so0 as to prevent you w me tomor- row, when I have a very full day, and need all my strength, that from now on until you tell Dr. Johnson every- thing he wants to know, and apologize to him, I shall not give you your allow- ance.” “You are a woman entirely without ¥nerxlty or broadness or honor. o “Ronny, is this going to do any good?” Helen asked. The thing prom- ised to continue. Nina laughed, recalled to herself. “T've all I have to say. Come ?"Hv Helen. Good night, Ronny. Think over.” She left with the honors of war. Helen tarried a moment. “Oh, Ronny—what about Doris?” He was past any amiability. “I shall see Doris tomorrow. For- your affa. “Roni you are certainly a horrid Helen was past her pa- She went upstairs with no more words. Once she was tumbled into bed, in the brief moment before she dropped miles deep in sleep, she thought that she would try again tomorrow. Ni clashed as hopelessly as opposed chem- icals. Ronny would still be here when she returned from Saturday’s half day. As for her, she had to be up by at latest. With her lac* scrap of will power she reached out and pushed her alarm on an_hour. She'd hurry to make Poor Doris! (To Be Continued.) atarrh [logs Nose OPENS U 2Yrs. oyERNicHT St ng the. tube of K to sleep lying down.’'—] one, of course.” 'N: Helen u{d no more. He had been ing his little magagzine instead ying himself flm—flm , by the Tlitnots. KONDO! K for 40 yew: peusse it curbs catarrh 5o quick. give me for suggesting that it is hardly | and | Ronny were both all right, only they | THE EVENING STAR, /A Clearance Sale! Small Lots of Home Fittings —Curtains, Portieres, Couch Cov- ers, Scarfs, Drapery Sets, Cedar Chests, Folding Screens, Tap- estry Wall Panels, Upholstery Fabrics, Bedspread Sets, ete. $8.98 to $12.98 Grades $5.00 $13.98 to $19.98 Grades $10.00 $21.98 to $29.98 Grades $15.00 —Although you will find all the articles mentioned in the sale as a whole, you will not find them all in each price group. Some are slightly soiled. Others are fresh and clean. Kann’s—Third Floor. Rayon Pillows $1.00 ea. —Bright, colorful pillows at & very low price. Round, square and oblong shapes, covered with lustrous rayons and filled with soft kapok. Stamped Aprons 19¢ ea. —Women'’s aprons of unbleached muslin. Stamped and ready made, and neatly bound with colored materials. Simple de- signs. Kann's—Fourth Floor. Novelty Rayon Spreads $2.59 Very attractive spreads to sell for so little. Double-bed size in fancy jacquard patterns .and pretty boudoir colorings. Kann's—Street Floor. Tomorrow—Last WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1931 See the New Jacket Styles and New Plaids and Striped Silks and the New Prints in These Silk Frocks At 3]() Wear Them Now Under Coats Wear Them Later Without Coats —The best medicine for a “Winter-weary wardrobe” is a fetching new Spring frock with its “peppy” little jacket or bolero, a fluttery scarf, a becoming vestee, ancy or flowing sleeves; and when it is made of new prints, or striking plaids, and plain-colored chiffons, georgettes and Canton crepes it is decidedly refreshing. Sizes 14 to 20, 38 to 42, 44 t0-52 and 165 to 26%% Kann's—Second Floor. Unusual! Picot-Top Chiffon Lace Clocked Hose —Beautiful, sheer chiffon stockings, 3 Slight Irregulars $1.95 Grade with the very fashionable lace clocks, : 9c pr. picot tops, French heels and cradle soles. Imperfections are such as the average manufacturer overlooks. Sizes 87 to 10 in smart new shades. . Kann's—Street Floor. Smart Winter Coats at With Black W olf, Natural W olf, Caracul, *Marmink and Red Fox Trimmings —Every one of these coats is a late model, and the materials of which they are made are broadcloths and other soft finished coat- ings. In cut, fit, and finish they are exceptionally correct. The linings are of crepe satin or flat crepe, and each is warmly inter- lined. In black, and the popular colors. *Mink dyed Marmot. Misses’ and Women’s Sizes Kann's—Second Floor. > 9, Children’s Wash Frocks 2 to 6 Yr. ;izel r $l'95 —Fine dimity, broadcloth and lawn dresses, in charm- ing dotted and floral patterns; short sleeved or sleeve- less, with the daintiest of little white collars finished with ruffles.. White ruffles at the ends of the sleeves and dainty self ruffles down.(ront. Kann's—Second Floor. Day of Our Housewares Dollar Sale! —Clamp Seal Cook- ers, for healthful, waterless cooking. Cooks a whole meal at one @3 —Utility ~ Cookers, A double boiler, bake dish and saucepan, all 81 4-ft. Folding Stepladders Folding Ironing Tables... Kann’s—Third Floor. Drainboar d 5, grooved for draining .... Size 733x9 $3.95- Size 6x9 $2.95 and 9x101; ft. sizes. Each rug in individual carton. Each rug perfect. patterns and colors. —Enameled Metal Bath Rocm Stools with shelf and 5(;)“'9 }:Fueed with Inge ot $1 —21x14 - in. White Porcelain 81 Genuine Armstrong’s and Nairn’s Inlaid Linoleum $1.59 and $1.69 Grades $1.0 $1.50 —These excellent linoleums are noted for long wear, the colors and patterns go through to the burlap back, and you will find patterns and colors suitable for homes and offices. To be cut from full rolls. Please bring floor measurements. Sq. Yd. Sq. Yd. —Radio Tamps, in the attractive San- —Metal Wall Cab- inets with twor swinging doors, shelf, towel rack and hooks for sl ‘wash rags, etc. Congoleum Floor Coverings Seconds 65¢ Grades .$1 —Although termed “seconds,” the imper- Square Yard d Plates. ... .81 6 Glass Grill Plates .81 1 Gal. Home Dry-Cl = fections are scarcely noticeable. The col- ors and patterns are very attractive, and you will find it an entirely satisfactory floor covering. Room Size Felt-Base Art Squares —9x12 and 9x10% ft. art squares or rugs . without borders. Regular $9.00 values. $.4.‘.4‘4 - Kann's—Third Floor. o Gl . 18 Bird Cage or Stand... —At this price you will find the 9x12 Charge Purchases Made Now Entered on Bills Rendered March 1st. A New Shipment! D’Orsays With Hand-Turned Leather Soles $1.09 » —An oppdrtunity those familiar with unusual values will not overlook — for these slippers originally sold ‘for $1.88 and were considered cheap at that rice. They are made of soft id in black, brown, blue, red, green and purple, with hand- turned leather soles. Sizes 3 to 8. Kann's—Street and Fourth Floors. A New Two-Way Shoe Cabinet $1.00 —The kind of boxes that will fit in any shaped closet—as you can use them standfg or flat. They are 6x111;%223 inches in size and covered with sturdy papers in pastel shades of rose, orchid, green and blue. Kann's—Street Floor. Turkish Bath Mats Seconds of $1.50 and $2 Grades 75¢’ —A lucky purchase of one hundred and eighty mats en- ables us to give such a value. They are large size, heavy- weight mats with pretty de- signs on light and dark grounds. Kann's—Street Floor. Pabco and Star Felt-Base Rugs In Room Sizes $5.00 Heavy grades in attractive $2.25 and $2.50 Grades § Regular $15.00 Coil Springs $3.88 —Comfortable, strongly con- structed bed springs—of h ‘i& hly tempered steel. All s 3