Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1934, Page 20

DAILY SHORT STORY- GAY YOUTH Richard Was Unconventional and a Fast Worker, and He Gave Marilyn Three BY DORIS J. "IS MR. JOHN- SON in?” in- quired a pleasant young voice. Marilyn Stuart didn’t usually no- tice whether the many inquiring voices she heard were young or old, pleasant or un- pleasant, but this one happened to be particularly fas- cinating. She look- ed up—to a not- too - nice - looking young man. “He’s not in just now. Will you wait, or leave your name?” “I'll wait,” he decided. Marilyn went back to her typing. ‘Marilyn Stuart was Mr. Johnson's very efficient secretary. Everything about her was efficient, her typing her manner of handling Mr. Johnson’s business and personal matters—(she needed to be, as Mr. Johnson invari- ably forgot his wife's birthday and their anniversary). Even her looks were efficient—just enough make-up, Just enough style to her dressing. She would have been astonished if she could have heard the thoughts of the young man sitting almost directly opposite her. She would have heard | something like this: “Pretty girl; sort of cold-looking | though. She'd be perfect if she could | stop thinking of business long enough. ‘What she needs is to fall in love with some one—boy! When she turns her head that way she’s a beauty. I guess | that some one will have to be me!” Whereupon the young man got up and strolled over to Marilyn's desk. “Say, I guess Mr. Johnson won't be | in for quite a while, so I'll be going.” “Will you leave your name?” asked Marilyn, to all appearances uncon- sclous of the charm of the gay young eyes. “Sure, Richard Peters,. jr.” Then, mischievously, “What's yours?” To her annoyance, Marilyn told him. “Marilyn Stuart,” he repeated | thoughtfully. *“Nice name.” He reached in his pocket and | swiftly drew out a little red book, | scribbled in it, then, pencil poised, | asked matter-of-fac “Telephone numb Marilyn gasped. “I she cried indignantly. He grinned impudently. “Oh, all right. But I'll find out somehow,” he promised. “How?” she snapped. His head wagged slowly, and he grinned again. “I know a secret an’ I won't tell—I1,” he chanted in a sing-song voice, clap- ping his hands. In spite of herself Marilyn laughed. “That's better,” Richard Peters, jr., declared soberly. “Have you any idea how lovely you look when you laugh?” “Mr. Peters,” said Marilyn, “I have work to do.” “Don't you want to know my secret?” asked Richard, feigning an- | noyance. Marilyn thought she'd best humor | him. “Well, what is it?” she asked him in the tone one would use to a backward child. “I'll tell you if you'll promise me something,” he replied gravely. “Really, I have no time to bar- gain with—" He interrupted swiftly. “I suppose won't tell you,” | “RICHARD PETERS. JR. WHAT'S YOURS?" Days to Marry Him. STETTNER, T'll have to tell you first, then. You see, I'm Johnson's pet nephew . fresh from colleg “Well, why didn't you say so!” Marilyn was ex- asperated. “He's spoken of you, of course—always as just Dick. Natur- ally, I didn't rec- ognize your last name.” He looked at her ) for a moment, then seeming to \———— @ regain courage, he cleared his throat impressively and shot out: “I guess you think this is sud- den, but I'll give you three days to! g e t acquainted with me — supper tonight, lunch and dinner tomorrow, and lunch, supper and dancing next day. Then will you marry me?” He waited—actually, Marilyn finally thought, expecting an answer. “Why, I think you're crazy!” she finally burst out. “I don’t even know you!” “That's all right” he broke in eagerly. “I told you I'd give you three days to get acquainted. We'll start tonight. Sup—" She interrupted him impatiently. “Why, it's unheard of. How do I even know you're really Mr. John- son’s nephew?” “ i the clever Mr. Peters returned triumphantly. He stuffed his pipe and lit it, giving Marilyn the opportunity to study him more closely. He really was rather nice—but such a ridiculous idea! He began speaking again. “If you want to businesslike, we can draw up a contract, and if you decide at the end of three days you don't like me, well, that's too bad for me. But if we make good on our contract—well, we'll just trade it in for another.” Marilyn was just about to answer when Mr. Johnson came rushing in. He stopped short at the sight of Rich- ard Peters, jr. “Well, well,” he cried gleefully, “my dear, dear nephew! How are you, and have you married yet? “No,” replied Peters, jr. going to be married next week “Indeed! Splendid, splendi is the lucky lady, may I ask “Very good friend of yours, ard returned mysteriously. “Haven't asked her formally yet, but I'm pretty sure—-" “Delighted,” crowed Mr. Johnson. “Delighted! Congratulate you- both. Er—what's her name? No, that’s right, you didn't say. Well, welll Delighted!” And, muttering something about “business” and “see Richard later,” he disappeared into his private office. Marilyn glared at the smiling Mr. Peters. Three days! Insane, of course. But—he did have nice eyes. And being Mr. Johnson's nephew he cer- tainly wasn't a total stranger. Maybe in six months or so . . . “Well,” she breathed, smiling back. “Where shall we eat supper tonight?” (Copyright. 1934.) Tomorrow: “Paging Jane,” by Jo- seph Loren Kelley, deals with a famil- iar figure: A young farm girl alone in a big city, yearning for companion- ship, but too proud to return home. SCARLET FEVER DEATH REPORTED IN FAIRFAX 8-Year-old Girl in Lincolnia Com- munity First County Victim in More Than Year. Epecial Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX, Va., December 25.—The first death from scarlet fever in Fair- fex County in more than a year was reported yesterday by Dr. A. L. Car-| son, jr., county health director. ‘" The victim, an 8-year-old girl living in Lincolnia community, was suffer- ing from a particularly severe case, Dr. Carson said. There is one other 1109 F STREFT tomorrow—uwe case in the same locality, he an- nounced, but the two cases are not believed related, since the second child did not attend the same school. The latter case is reported a light one. 's pay high prices for ol qold. -~ ::.u— for your od jeveby. Touw o ey . STREET place on sale OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF Exquisitely FUR-TRIMMED Our huge stock of fine furred and elegantly tailored coats is now being SACRIFICED! This is the SALE THAT ALL WASHINGTON WAITS FOR, and you can make your selec- tion from over 200 coats that are the height of style, and it is style that we assure will be in good taste for seasons to come. Every 32950 COAT now $]475 Every $3950 COAT rnow $1975 Every $49.50 CQAT row 324.75 Every $59.50 COAT now $20.75 Every $69.50 COAT now 334.75 Every $79.50 COAT $39.75 1109 F STREE'l THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1934, Avenue”=Tth, §th enéd O W After-Christmas SAVINGS A V3 m( 1/ Accessories $1 Imitation Leather Bags $1 Costume Jewelry ... 55c Costume Jewelry ..... $1.49 Glace Skin Pull-on Glov. 10c to 50c Mussed Handkerchie! Broken Lot Neckwear....... ... Kann's—Street Floor, ' Hostery 95c Autograph Silk Hose ....... 50c Rayon, Cotton and Wool Ho: 18¢c Men’s Fancy Hose 69¢ Chiffon Silk Hose . 21c Children’s Sport Hase ... o e Kann's—Street Floor. Underwear $1 to $1.95 Sample and Irregulars Rayon Gowns and Pajamas ..........67c to $1.29 $1 Balbriggan Gowns .....c.e00 tesesss.67c 55c Silk and Rayon Undies ... $2 Carter’s 10% Wool Union Sui $1.75 Carter’s 10% Wool Union Suits. 59¢ Children’s Waist Suits «..o0ca0e Kann's—Street Floor. Blankets, Linens $1.50 to $9.95 Sample and Soiled Blankets +es.98c to $6.95 $5.95 to $9.95 Sample and Soiled Comforts . ©e..$3.95 to $6.95 10c to $30 Sample Linens. . esessssss.Bc to $15 -Kann's—Street Floor. Silks, Woolens, Laces 5,000 Yds. Silks, Acetates, Velvets....49¢c to $1.49 $1.19 to $4.50 Woolen Remnants .59¢ to $1.98 $1.75 Colored Wool All-over Lace $1.00 Rayon Net . 75¢ Novelty Mesh All-over Lace. Kann's—Street Floor, . ’ Trimmings 39¢c to 75c Black Monkey Fur Ornaments. $4.50 to $6.50 Studded Chiffon and Ne 39c to 89c Black Buttons, card...... 11 Rhinestone Slides . Sequin Capes, Jackets, etc. . Kann's—Street Floor. Children’s Wear $3.95 Chinchilla Coats.....ccoe0nueieness..$2.63 $5.95 and $4.95 Party Frocks .$2.48 and $2.98 $1 Wright's Sleeping Garments $10.95 to $13.95 Coats. ... $4.95 Knitted Play Suits $1.59 Wash Frocks .. Kann’s—Second Floor. Gitl’'s Wear 79¢ to 87c Wash Dresses 59c Play Suits ....... $2.95 Quilted Rayon Robes . $1.95 Dresses, each in suit case. $1.95 Rayon Taffeta Dresses $2.95 and $3.95 Wool Dr. $5.95 Wool Dresses .... $2.95 Silk Dresses ...... Kann's—Second Floor, Notions 0Odd Lot Notion Novelties.e...eccseceees.?; price Kann's—Street Floor. 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(Slight charge for alterations.), SUITS And OVERCOATS —In this group you’ll find broken assortments from our $29.50 “Commander” two-trouser suits, and $34.50 “London Mellowed” suits. Single and double breasted models for year-around wear! And double-breasted overcoats—fancy patterns in dark and light effects, with raglan or set-in sleeves Second Floor. Charge Purchases Made Now Will Appear on February 1st Bills annl MEN'S STORE