Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 June 1936 — Page 21

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Three ona Bus By William McKenzie-

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They had quarreled, the professor decided, and the young man was seeking a reconciliation. .

ITH the slow precision of middle age, Prof. Arnold climbed aboard the bus! It was early afternoon, and there was only one other passenger—a pretty girl. Arnold eyed her approvingly. Her hair was dark and silky, and arranged so that the pink tip of one shell-like ear was visible. Her profile was cameo-like in its delicacy. The small, stylish hat she wore was very becoming. But what—Prof. Arnold mused— was she so angry about? ’ There was no doubt in his mind that she was angry about something. Twenty years as professor of psychology at the State University had taught him enough about human nature to tell that. She was sitting very straight, gazing out of the window, her lips tight. 8 o »

DLY, Prof. Arnold speculated. Was it a lover's quarrel? From her firmly molded chin, he surmised that she had a will of her own as well as a temper. A moment later, when she glanced fleetingly in his direction, he revised his estimate somewhat. Those beautiful brown eyes told him that, if she flared up quickly, she would get over it just as quickly. Suddenly, the bus came to a stop and admitted a tall young man carrying a brief case. As he stepped abbdard, his eyes darted to the girl, and an eager light flashed in them. Quickly he made his way to where she sat and, taking off his hat, dropped into the seat beside her. Arnold saw that his hair was red, his mouth somewhat humorous, and his gray eyes alert. In spite ‘of the frigid stare the girl bestowed upon the young man before turning: back to the window, Arnold sensed, somehow, that they knew one anothef. Maybe the young man was the cause of her anger, ” ” ”

Y George, that was it! They had quarreled, and the girl had gone off in a huff. : The young man, seeing Her take -this bus, had managed to catch up with it and board it, with the intention, of course, of effecting a reconciliation. : The young man was now. speaking to the girl in a low voice. She turned from the window snd: stared at him again. Hmmm, mused: the professor—this was going {o be difficult. Still, he would pin-his faith on the young man. Judging from his spruce, alert ap ce and the brief: case he carried, the professor decided he " must be a young lawyer. And who was better able to plead his own case than a lawyer?

Not daunted by the. look the girl had given him; the young man’s face split in a wide, engaging grin. Leaning toward her, he began to talk again, in a low, conciliatory tone. Prof. Arnold smiled as he overheard fragments of the onesided conversation—‘“Honestly I do « « «'8lways love . adorable . delectable. . . . The young rr was vibrant, » 8 ”

HE girl attempted to ignore him. Her gaze passed around the bus, but it came back to the youthful face beside her, as though fascinated. The young man’s face was eager, his eyes shining, as he

tures with his hands. Suddenly, the young man sat back. The girl had said something te him.

and Prof. Arnold saw it as a sign she was weakening, The young man smiled happily, reached into his brief case and, taking out a small box, handed it to her. The girl opened and extracted a tiny vial. She looked at it for a moment, then held it to her nose. Prof. Arnold gazed at the young man admiringly. There was presence of mind for you! As a help toward reconciliation, he had brought the girl's favorite perfume. The bus came to a jarring halt, and Prof. Arnold got to his feet. He glanced once more at the young couple. The girl still held the vial ‘in her hand, and she was smiling. Chuckling to himself, the professor stepped off the bus. By using his eyes and employing his knowledge of human nature, he had witnessed an interesting little episode and thoroughly enjoyed himself. ” ” ” f ACK on the bus, Vera Andrews was still smiling. Her anger had completely left her. After all, what if the new boss had fired her? Hadn't the Eastern States Co. been trying for months to get her to come over with them? : Curiously, she turned to ~ the young man whose engaging chatter

softened her mood. Opening her purse she. took out a bill and gave it to him.

“On buses; I mean?” The young man's eyes Fwinkled. “Only when I see a pretty girl alone and looking bored.” he said. “Then we both benefit. The conversation breaks up the monotony of "the ride, the girl gets some swell perfume, and I"—he: grinned amiably—“make another sale!”

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