1932-04-08 — Page 11

THE DIME-A-DANCE GIRL.

JET

believe

THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1932.

She sighed a little at the vision of joyous youth presented by her own words, a vision of gay and thoir frocks because they were tired pretty girls who could discard

points to haying money. of them. There were certainly

important in love that without it, things. Most of them are scarce

some money I mean, not a lotly worn." love itself is nothing." (Continued from Page 3.)

"I don't for a minuto Myra's slim, brown fingers tensed on Ellen's arm; her fuce it. Lack of money has robbed mu "Look at me and you'll belleve was stir with apprehension,

"No, I didn't accept him, find been any way nder heaven of nine years of my life. If there that's what you mean. I don't for Bert and me to marry when love him," Ellon responded care lessly. She added, "It seems to

we wanted to, by now I'd have had me that you're awfully anxious to home-children--all the things keep mo from falling fo love.

a woman wants. Instend~~" Isn't that one of the things that other girls do?"

She glanced innocently at her sister.

he had been about to put

She broke off, appalled at what into words. Not even to Ellen could Ahe admit, that of late Bert had seemed oddly restless and changed, bored at talk of that far-away marriage. She laughed nervously,

"It is nice of her," Myra ad- mitted in

n.low voice. "Even," she added with

a laugh not Ao amused as she meant it to be, "If she never sends black and you have to wear black at the store."

In New

Myrn hesitated and went on with a sidewine glance at Ellen. "I do think she might come to see us sometime. She's been York several times, I know. I've read about her in the Bocloty Ellen, uncomfortable but still columns. But then, wo haven't a vaguely holding her own opinion, | telephone."" lustened to change the subject.

"Oh. Ellen, it's not that and you know It's not!" Myra protested helplessly, half-laughing. "It's only--Tom Shannenberger can't apologetically.

support himself.

ile ha nothing now and never will have anything. He's just one of those

even

men,"

"I know that. Still, if I loved him I don't believe I'd let it make any difference," Ellen said Harlous. Jy.

"That dress looks awfully well

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS.

The Steamship,

"BENRINNES”.

Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowna el The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf from the wharves delivery may be and Godown Co., Ltd., whones and/or obtained.

No claims will be admitted after: the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 14th, April, 1032, will be alt subject to rent.

Al claims against the steamer! must be preaunted to the Undersign- ed or before the 28th April, 1932, or they will not be recognized.

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Goods are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chafed, and damaged where they will bo examined on the 13th April,

at 10a.m., by Alesare.

Goddar

and Douglas. Warehouse

enmply with the General Bonded ouse Regulations consignees must have a Revenue Officer In attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined.

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Both girls were silent. Both on you," she said, looking ap- know that if their wealthy English provingly at her sister, Better,aunt, whom neither had ever seen, I'm sure, than it ever looked

on really desired a meeting she could whichever cousin wore it."

arrange one with the aid of a two- Myra glanced down at her light-cent stamp. Myra's comment was A little pucker marked her low, lue voile, beautifully cut, freshly only an evasion to save their pride. broad forehead.

laundered and indeed becoming to They strolled on, two pretty girls Her eyes sweet and thoughtful,

her pale blandeness.

Baked arm in arm, through the "know money la important,"

hot summer sunshine. clown the she conceded. "Awfully import-

dirty, shabby strert. Ellen, in ant in lots of ways. But when you

spite of herself, felt her spleits think of love"-she flushed youth

sinking. They reached the sub-ed by fully "why all at once It's just

way station that would part them, nothing."

wore

"I wouldn't have bought she said. don't like short

"I sleeves. But it has certainly been handy."

"That's the trouble with things given to you,” Ellen agreed. She "Ellen." Myra spoke with den added loyally, "Still it's nice

of porate earnestness, "money in so Aunt Myra to keep on sending

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"Do you still believe," Myra nsk- ed in a discouraged way, "that some day we'll have things? The things our cousins have? Cars and country clubs and a chance to enjoy being young? Or are We just fouling ourselves?"

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersign

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., TSANG FOOK PIANO

Agents,

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From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO,' ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS.

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Something's bound to happen. The Steamship, Our ship will come in--it may be Just aroun the corner," Elleri responded with vague, forced cheerfutras,

**Thant stup sank long ag" Myra abd sharply, her bitterness and unger returning in full force. "We rank with it. How are you and I ever going to Ket nrried? Where are you going to meet mau good enough for you?"

"At Dreamland. maybe." flippantly tried to stop her sister. But My ignored the interrup tion.

...

Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godawn Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharven delivery may be obtained.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining, undeliver- Ellened after the 6th April, 1982, will be

subject to rent.

ing every nickel before it's carn- ed. It'll be like this forever. Mother will get older and more irresponsible. Bert and I will go on and on. Mike will grow up and get the same sort of job we have. It's just no use trying."

All claims against the steamer be presented to the Undersign-

must be

"I believe we'll always be spend-ed on or before the 20th April, 1932,

or they will not be recognized.

To comply with the General Bonded- Warehouse Regulations consignees must

a Revenue Oficer in have attendance when

damaged dutlable goods are examined.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 5th April, 1932, at 10 a.m., by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

"Oh Myra, Myra!" Ellen

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tested staunchly. "Where's your sense of proportion? All this be- cause I'm going to work at night for a few weeks! Of course things will get better. We're only having one hard times now instead later. It's been hardest on you. But you'll be married first thing you know and forget how long it was. Just wait.”

"I'm 26,"

of

"Then don't act as if you're 96.". Ellen ran down the subway steps and plunged through the turnstile. (To be Continued).

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No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersign-1 ed by

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- Agents, Hongkong, 29th March, 1932.

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Due Sydney.

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