Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1935, Page 30

DAILY SHORT STORY FOLDER-OL By Matjorie Dee. IJOE DONNELLY sat down at his desk with a mourn- ful groan. “Gosh, this is go- ing to be a tough gob.” “What is, old man?” asked Ted, “In Georgetown. You know, on the corner.” “Oh, yeh. wouldn’'t want Mary to get a folder, would you?” “Gosh no!” Joe's chin set stubborn- You artist for the Year Round Travel Corp. on H street. Ted made the drawings for the advertising copy Joe wrote. “Oh, I have to ly. “She'd think I was giving in!” “0. K. I'll take care of it,” prom- ised Ted. * x k% HEN Joe dis- appeared Ted THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ©C MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1935. NEWSPAPER IS SOLD { TO JOHN KENNEDY Former Washington Newspaper Correspondent Buys Controlling Interest in Clarksburg Exponent. By the Associated Press. CLARKSBURG, W. Va., December 9.—Sale of the controlling interest in the Exponent, morning newspaper here, to John A. Kennedy of Elkins, W. V: and Washington, D. C.. was announced by J. Hornor Davis. Davis founded the Exponent as a Democratic daily in 1910 and has been its chief stockholder. Kennedy, identified with Hearst newspapers, won the $1,000 Pugsley award in 1929 for the “most note- worthy work by a Washington corre- spondent” that year. start work on that “second honeymoon’ idea and I don't feel up to it,” Joe sighed forlornly. Knowing the rea- son, Ted didn't ask. Joe had been pretty j eased to his feet. He strode down the hall stenographic to the de- partment and ask- ed for the list in question. Finding Joe's name he scratched off the low ever since he and his young wife quarreled and parted about three months before.’ They were married just a year now. | “Shucks, I thougit you and the boss were keen on the idea. Didn't you keep records or something?” “Yeh,” Joe replied, “we listed the | names and addresses of all newlyweds | on our trips last June so that we| could send them these folders this| year.” | “YWELL, I have a few hazy ideas| for the drawings.” “That'’s more than I've got,” Joe mumbled. “I can’t even get into the spirit of the thing.” Ted looked thoughtful for a mo- ment. “Tell you what, Joe. Why don’t| you pretend you and Mary are scmi together and then figure it out the way you'd both like it?” “Huh, the trip’s all planned. We | did that ages ago when things were | rosy. The boss has even O. K.'d it.” “Well, then?” “It's the ballyhoo stuff 'm worried about. I've forgotten how happily married couples feel.” | “Oh, come on, Joe. Buck up. You ean prejend, can't you?” “Yeh, I suppose Il have to. worth trying, anyway.” For the next hour and a half neither spoke. As time went on Joe became more and more engrossed in his work. His face relaxed and be- came quite cheerful. Finally he swung around from his desk. | “All done,” he cried. “And I think | it's a pip! Listen to this, Ted.” He read really brilliant copy certain to recall first springtime to happy couples. Tactfully addressing the | . wives, Joe suggested that they broach | ,the subject of a second honeymoon. | He confessed that men were quite romantic about such things, but a little shy at mentioning them. At the end he subtly noted that such a trip might be the needed “starting over” point for many. * ok X X TED ignored the sheepish look on 1+ Joe's face as he read the last part. “That’s a humdinger! Why don" you take it in to the boss right away?” “I'm going to,” Joe said. At the door he paused. “Say, Ted, I suppose my name is | ‘on that list of last year's newlyweds. ‘Would you . . . be a sport and scratch it off? I kinda hate to do it myself.” “Sure, sure, I know. I'll do it right away.” “Thanks a lot.” Joe was relieved. “You see, if they sent one to our old number, the landlady would probably re-address it. She knows Mary's staying with her mother.” “Where's that?” Ted asked casually. It's Ted's face was guileless. the address and scribbled some- thing in the margin. Ted wasn't back in the office long before Joe returned. “Well, it's all right,” he announced with & wry grin. “Boss says all the | old customers ought to come back.” “Wouldn't be surprised.” Ted nodded his head. "In fact, I'll make a little | bet with you that we at least hear | from every couple we did business with last June. I counted 23 on that list.” | Ted's face was guileless as Joe asked, “You mean 23 all together?” “Yep—23 all together.” “O. K. Here's a fin says we don't hear from all of them.” | By Friday night 19 of the former customers were accounted for. Ted slapped Joe on the back when | Saturday morning brought three more calls. | “Well, old man, it looks bad for you. | There's only one left.” | * %k K ok IN THE front office they found that | even the clerks were interested. | As time wore on, Joe was more puz- | zled by Ted's growing anxiety. He be- | gan to watch the telephone himself. | | At 10 minutes before 1 it rang, and | | everybody jumped. One of the clerks | answered. “Personal call for you, Joe.” All but Ted relaxed. He leaned excitedly over the counter and list- ened to the first few words that came through the recefver. Then with a satisfied grin he settled back to watch Joe’s face. There was utter amaze- ment stamped there. “Mary,” Joe stammered. did—but—what?!” Mary seemed to have a lot to say. While she talked Joe's eyes sought Ted questioningly. Ted picked up one of the “second honeymoon” folders. He pointed to himself, scribbled with his fingers and then pointed to the phone. Daylight finally dawned on poor be- wildered Joe. For a moment he looked as though he were going to kiss the telephone. “Yes, dear.” he cried. “Of course, I meant every word of it. You bet we will . . . I'm coming right over!” He hung up with a joyful clang. Turning to Ted he hurriedly pulled out his wallet. “Gotta see the boss about getting my vacation right away.” He stuffed a $5 bill in Ted’s hand and dashed to the door. Suddenly remembering something he slid to a stop. “Hey you,” he shouted to one of the clerks, “make a reservation for me on that ‘second honeymoon’ tript” | “How (Copyright. 1935.) TOYS TO BE DISTRIBUTED Bladensburg Fire Volunteers to Aid Needy. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. BLADENSBURG, Md, December ©.—No one will be without Christmas joy in the Bladensburg area if mem- bers of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department have their way. They will distribute toys, food and clothing to the needy and contribu- tions may be left at the fire house. 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