Evening Star Newspaper, July 6, 1937, Page 29

DAILY SHORT STORY Big for His Age By Meredith Scholl. SAM was big for his age. Peo- ple mistook him to be 24 or 25 years old. He was only 19. His thoughts and his attitude toward life, how- ever, were in ex- cess of his years. That, he guessed, was why Grace Kendall had agreed to accompany him to the country elub ball. Grace lived two blocks down the street. She had moved there with her folks about a month ago. She was, Sam guessed, sbout 23 years old, and she was about the prettiest girl - he'd ever seen. He walked home from the post office with her five evenings before he dared ask her to accompany him to the dance. Then he held his breath for fear she would laugh at the idea of going out with a kid. “I'd love to go, Sam. I think it would be loads of fun!” Sam’s only regret was that, when she discovered eventually how young he was, he might wish he'd told her beforehand. Sam’'s father told him he could have the car for the night of the dance and Sam's mother promised to augment his fortune of $2 with a third. Sam was overjoyed. He looked forward to taking Grace to the dance more than he had ever looked forward to anything. The dance was scheduled for Fri- | day. That morning it began to rain, | and it continued to do so all day, a | fine, warm drizzle. Sam's spirits, however, remained undampened. They would be warm and dry enough in his father's big sedan, and the coun- try club was always snug and com- fortable. Sam spent most of the afternoon | pressing his white flannels and sport coat and getting ready. Directly after dinner some friends of his folks called and took them off for the evening. Sam dressed with care, and, at 8 o'clock, feeling rather proud of his appearance, he went down to the garage. Confidently he stepped on the starter. There was a | whirr and nothing else. He stepped on it again and there was another whirr. A look of concern spread over his face. He pulled out the choke and worked the accelerator with vigor. Re- sult: Nothing. * ok % % ’A SORT of desperate, panicky sen- sation took hold of Sam. He lifted the hood and peered at the in- nocent motor. There was a steady drip of gasoline from the carburet He didn't dare start taking things apart. He'd ruin his clothes. He climbed into the driver's seat again and bore down on the starter. Noth- ing happened. Sweat broke out on Sam's brow. He glanced at his watch. 8:10. He had promised Grace he'd call for her | ®t 8:15. He wondered what she'd be RESORTS. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY Route of the Empire Builder Between Chicago an vific Northwest iaum et Amertas hreon, Susonel P e Low Cost lii-fifim‘ Tours (7 Days each) to NOVA SCOTIA EAVING Boston by steamer for Yarmouth— July19 and Aug. 16. These personally conducted Tours take in all the Bay of Fundy shore from Yarmouth to Halifax on the North Atlantic. 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Blackistone, Owner and Manager. - VIRGINIA, IN THE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA ce’'s Hotel and Cottages (Basye, Va.) st before you get to Orkney Springs. 18t year. bigger and better each year. Reputation bullt on food iwimming pool. sulphur and iron water 8. Al sports and amusements free . Bowling, pool. dancing. tennis, horseshoes. Saddle horses for hire. Amer- lan. $2.50 per day: $15 per week. t. If you go over the “Sky Line . _stop with _us. Mr. and Mrs. M R. BRYCE. owners. ATLANTIC CITY, N. | folks now?” Sam stepped inside and | thinking. There was only one thing to do. He sent a frantic summons to the nearest garage. Then, while he was waiting for the mechanic, he tried to remember where his folks had said they were going for the evening. He called several possibilities on the phone, but without result. At 8:30 a me- chanic arrived and made an inspec- tion, while Sam stood by and urged him to hurry. “No good of hur- rying. It'll take a couple of hours to fix this job.” Sam was wild. He didn't know what to do. The country club was a mile away. He didn't have enough money to hire a taxi. He couldn't ask Grace to walk in the rain. He went into the house and called Grace's number. No answer. A new possibility presented itself. She had become tired of waiting and had gone out with some one else. The fa- mous old green-eyed monster began to wave and leer before Sam's range of vision. * * k% ok AFTER a moment of indecision, he donned an old slicker and hat and tramped down to Grace's house. The house was dark save for one light in an upper-floor back window. He rank the bell and waited. No answer. He rang again. Still no answer. A sort of desperate determination took | hold of him. He placed his finger on | the bell button and held it there. The door opened suddenly. Grace looked out at him. She seemed un- happy and sad. “Oh, Sam. It's you?” “Why, sure. Were you expecting | some one else?” “No. But father said he was going | to call you and tell you I couldn’t go | to the dance because it was raining and I had a cold. Didn't he call?” | “He may have, but I was probably | out in the garage. Where are your | closed the door. “They've gone out for the evening.” Sam looked at her closely. “Say, aren’t you old enough to decide about | going to dances yourself? Does your | father tell you everything you can | do?” | She looked at him as though his | question puzzled her. “Why, yes, I— T'll have to continue doing what he tells me to until I come of age.” “Come of age?” said Sam blankly. “Of course. I won't be 18 for three . | months yet.” Sam’s jaw fell open. His heart leaped. He grinned. “Why, say,” he said. “Thet's swell. Look, since we can't go to the dance suppose I stay here and keep you company awhile.” | “I think that would be fine!” “Swell,” said Sam. “You and I have | an awful lot in common.” (Copyright, 1937.) RESORTS. 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Only a visit to our store to see and try on the coats themselves, to examine the furs and the workmanship, and to see the smartness and becomingness of the new styles can add to the above. Why not follow the example of hundreds of our patrons who have made selections during our Summer Sales in former years, and who have been so greatly pleased? Fur coats now are more smartly styled than ever before, bringing them new popularity with both younger and older women. No longer are fur coat styles the same for years on end, but each year they follow the trend of fashion. Then, too, prices are moderate compared to olden days, and with savings of 15% guaranteed by purchas- ing in our Summer Sales, a fur coat pur- chase is a thing to be considered by every one. A selection in Summer is also a differ- ent thing now, for fur coats may be tried on in utmost comfort in our air- conditioned store. We invite you to come in and see how much style and how much value there is in fur coats in this great event. See the great se- lections at moderate prices—learn of the actual savings in each case. Storage in our vaults until October 15th. Ex- change privilege granted at that time for any other coat in our stock if you decide you would rather have another style or another fur (but, of course, at October prices). But in any event you can not possibly lose, but have much to gain by buying now. 40-Inch Length Boxy Stroller of Russian Caracul Lamb Gleaming with .brilliant highlights, supple os a kid glove, this coat-— rich, dressy— reflects Vionnet's love for the boxy silhouette. The full, balloon-shaped sleeves push up for evening wear Summer sale price, $361.25; after sale, $425. Dressy Full-length Coat of Jap Mink New round collar framing the face; pleats manipulated at the shoulders with the suppleness of silk, sleeves showing inspired decorative manipulation of fur. Sum- mer Sale price, $505.75. After sale, $595. ool Triumph in Hudson-seal-dyed-muskrat This new, slim, straight-line coat couples the look of luxury with utmost practicability. The beauti- fully toilored broad shoulders give you fashion confidence, the two-way collar will flatfer you worn open and keep you cozy buttoned high when the snow flies. Equally charming with casual or dressy clothes . . . dyed by Hollander meaning that the black will stay black and lustrous always! Summer Sale price, $276.25. Sale price, $325. What Fur-1 937.1938? The Most Popular Fur— Persian Lamb Tha Most Beloved Fur— Hudson Seal-Dyed-Muskrat Dear to e Smart Sports Furs—ce: The Twin Magnificents— r Shall your coat be loose The long and short of 44 to 40 inches— The 42-inch length—sho The 40-inch length—show Hip le “Chubby” Jacket in New “Jigger” Length Bright young women with a flair dyed-muskrat ta t softly moulded shoulders. Summer sale price, $191.25. After sale, $225. Jap Mink and Jap Weasel Paris endorses the “Bulky Short Coat” or fitted? the new fur fashions— Popular 43-inch length Persian Lamb Box Coat Black as onyx, lustrous, tight-curled Persian Lamb with interesting overlay shoulders; the new little col- lar fastens high or may be worn open. Summer Sale price, $276.25 After sale, $325. Some examples of furs and styles for which we predict popularity in the coming season— P O UTS and sTyles tor which we predici popularify in the coming season— Full Length and Formal! Sleek black Caracul Lamb. Sum- mer_sale, *$276.25; after sale, $325. Princess slim Hudson-seal-dyed muskrat. Summer sale, $233.75; after sale, $275. Persian Lamb. Semi-fitted sil- houette. Summer sale, $395.25; after sale, $465. Hudson-seal-dyed-muskrat ____Summer Sale, Persian Lamb. Russian Caracul Lamb____ Lapin-dyed Rabbit Mink-dyed Muskrat ___ Cocoa-dyed Squirrel ____ Jelleff's Cool, Air-Conditioned, Fur Selon—Third Floor. -Summer *Sale, -Summer Sale, Summer Sale, _Summer Sale, _Summer Sale, $191.50 $361.25 $276.25 $85.00 $191.50 $211.65 The 43-inch Boxy Modified Swagger —is” overwhelmingly favored by fashion! Versions are beautifully executed in almost every fur of the season— After After After After After After 38-inch len (Equally at Brief and Young! gth boxy coat of beautifully worked Jap Weasel. Summer sale price, $403.25. After sale, $475. home over your sports wools or your evening dress.) $225. $425. $325. $100. $225. $245. Natural carrying ou popular in sale, sale, sale, sale, sale, sale, Mendoza length, flar After sale, Squirrel high collar. (32-inch length), t the new “bulky” feeling so Paris! Summer Sale price, $168.75. After sale, $198 Dyed - Coney Jacket, hip ed swinging back, cozy chin- Summer Sale price, $85. $100.