THE FEMININE VIEWPOINT

REVOCATION

by and about women

by J. Lorna Strayer

Working in the Safety Division made things somewhat easier. With only the two typists and Madison, there was little to distract Roger from his work. The typists, Joan and Vera, after two years still grinned at him and wiggled their hips in unyielding, straight skirts.

When he gave them no special notice, they began calling him "Bach." Roger kidded along with them because there was no reason not to and because he knew it was expected of him. Madison was too near retirement and too interested in his grandchildren to participate. Roger sometimes envied his boss for Madison appeared to be the ideal family man and happily married.

"You'd better settle down while you're still young. Find a girl and have a few youngsters." Madison counseled. "You'll remember the early years as the best of your life. I know."

"You've been one of the lucky ones." Roger said for lack of a better answer. His attention was caught by someone on the stairs coming down from Personnel. It was Vera. Madison saw him glance at her.

"Why, young fellow, we have some mighty nice girls right here in this building. Mighty nice," he repeated.

"I'll remember that," Roger said and moved to his desk.

He was drawn to movement on the stairs, and this time it was Charles. The slightly stooped figure with the face of a gentle fighter moved through the office. Roger was careful to pretend he was working. His hands suddenly felt hot and there was a deep freeze in his guts. The soft sound of footsteps was nearly even with his desk before he took control of his face and looked Soft grey eyes met his.

"Good morning."

"Good morning." The answer was quick but soft.

up.

It had been going on like this for weeks. Roger wondered if Charles would even speak if he didn't take the initiative. He made a desperate effort to detain him. "Do you think the Dodgers will make it today?"

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And FA