New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 22, 1928, Page 18

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Nathaniel Dann is engaged to Virginia Brewster. whose father dics suddenly after losing his fortune. Niel begs her to marry him at once, but Frederick Dean and his daughter Clarissa persuade her to make her temporary home with them. This angers Niel for he suspects Dean's motives. Virginia becomes unhappy in her new home and resolves to teil Niel her fears. But when she phones his studio late at night his model, Chin answers. This ca s doubt and lovers' quarrel which mended Hoping to get Nie: out of the way Dear. has a company he cantrols offer him a high-salaried commer- cial position in San neisco. Nivl is overjoyed and begs Virginia marry and go west with him. she refuscs to let him sacrif art study. Virginia is involved in trouble with Clarissa when the latter's fiance, tussell Waingould, catches her ur expectedly in a half-drunken em- brace. Clarissa a ses her of try- ing to marry money and Virginia re- solves to leave the house imme- diately. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY Chapter X11T Did Dean believe, as Clarissa, that Virginia would throw Niel over for money Virgin thought herself, s la ¥ swayed in dismay at the 1d put out a hand to steady “No, no,” cried under “You think you know what love | even tasted life yet.” her breath, *he conldn’t! He knows how much T love Niel.” Xhe struggled to put the shocking hpression out of her mind, but memory mocked her. What about those fatherly caresses? they just a little warmer than they used to be? Mercly syinpathy, she tried to tell herself But deep in her heart she knew differently . knew that something more than sympathy was the reason for tf subtle change in manner toward her of It could mean only thing, reason insisted Drean have helieved his attentions would he wel come. And if that was the way he felt about it, then he evidently Judged her as his daughter did Virginia eonld not he insensible to this situation She knew that f and daughter shared the though! concerning her. And knowledge in her an whelming 1mpulse to show hoth how mistaken they no longer needed to draw npon her conrage tn face Tt had not heen her intention to fell him what 1689 h. one must “ame the roused over hem were, She Dean 1 accnsed her of but now she something their ur Her steps zr moved up to the into the presence of was her enemy “Come over he | from a comfortable davenport. Vir- ginia walked determinedly over, hut as he rose {0 meet her she suddenly n in a chair wanted 1o do something, say to defend herself against of her + astimation hrisker as che door and walked the man she felt here invit a frw feet anay reseated spaper he and looked at her first had shown him that she was agitated, perhaps angry, and cantion prompted him to let her be Timself, folded up had er reading, ngly. His down to 1 immediately t pr ve coms hall pac ur house tell vou that my things and ging in made Natl T've ‘Weren't | derick Dean’s | | Virginia could not charge of ingratitude silent “Of course thr tion.” she admitte learned why have me here, covered that m derstood.™ “By Clar of this house accept the and remain 18 an det nsively wished nd T've coming also dis- is misun- is not the head remind you placatingly eyes glinted with and his deep-set eagerness. “If Clarissa me others could do the sa ginia remarked pointedly. Dean's smile vanished and his eyes appearcd to der his heavy eveli pause in which Virginia' ecmed to hang in th hombshells about to explode. the silence, iking y. “Won't you tell nie all about it he asked. T gannot always find ex- cuses for Clarissa, but you see it is 1 and not she whom you are taking could misund instantly There was like Dean very air brok sp m not taking anyone to ta: Virginia denied; “but if you insist Uil have to teli you rissa has a shamcful idea that T wonld give up Niel if—if somcone with more money wanted to marry me."” Dean almost permitied himself to smile a “To Clarissa that would meful, I'm afraid.” he said “Certainly sh would never consider she was insulting you with that idea. s,” Dean sneered. “Why, you haven't |She would eall it the enly thing to do. no doubt.” His words held a note of regret and dipology, but it struck Virginia that he was in com- plete accord with his daughter's views, “It's the last thing I'd do.” | stated emphatically. “Oh come now, Virginia. You're in no state of mind to make deci- stons that will affect your whole life a mess of it, Re nd go up and dress for din- re dining alone, T under- stand, and T assure you T shall en- joy 1t greatly. Tl speak fo Clarisaa | she tomorrom Virginia got up and Dean walked over |te open it for her. stand that 1 she told him p from her chair to the door Please under IFor answer he closed the door Lgain and put his back against it. “Are you really in earnest?” he queried unbelievably | His doubt of her sincerity angered Virgima still further. Do vou 1 think wonld remain to care even here here no seems anything about 1oya ty or love? “ Bt one him X how do yon know lave? tantly. 1 miagine <Ing 1 that ne Dean there's & never y. it passion ar vearned with to fulfill young to arved 1 in =0 ol ed of i you k 1 love Are Wh desire? tyou's excite ow Have yon ever every fibre in vour vour dreams? You're ton | know what it's like {to want to live agair vour youth” He Nzhtly Vs eyes body to Eet P back niing a Vi him cutbur of elec and fil and fhis fastened upon 10 te His like a series hocks to her. shaking her ing her with apprehension. ase—open the door.” hardly above a whisper. he o “not tell you something ny colid ing motion fuse un- niore one He Vi ape tched hands ¢ rond him still past too 1 him. Don't arn ol } nothing you hav i 10 eapressed your opinior be fair to say.” ot her larissa you must to hear what I have ited Virginia 1 <l re step. he L chair helplessly know what “Why act foolisi it onl love you 1 the T it vou might explana- | “I've | to | words | she | ind And of as nded to offer NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, MAYT 22, 1928, THE DAILY POOR PA | BY CLAUDE CALLAN “I guess the girls at the office think lots of Ma. 1 notice that they’re a lot kinder to me after Ma's been in to see me.” (Copyright, 1328, Publishers Syndicate) reared, in luxury, before you could | marry that jackanapes. thougint,” Virginia cried furiously. | “I guessed you must think I'd listen to such a horrid proposal, but 1 | never dr i “Then you must be trifie thick, my dear,” Dean returned smoothly, 1ot at all offended. “For it isn't so absurd as you secm to think. You the pretticst girl T know, and a charming one. I'm hored with smart fortune, That puts ecach of us in need of the other. It's perhaps a little drawback that I'm not your age. but nothing is perfect in this world, and I assure you I've had vounger girls than you are lite; ally thrown at my head by mothe: I've known since their debuts.” He stood before her now, his ease of manner completely restored and his voice back to its normal, agrecable accents. He cven per- mitted & smile to rest lightly upon his thin-cut lips. “You and Clarissa have suffered ut the hands of §or- tune hunters," rginia said scorn- fully. “But if you find it so easy to buy what you want—a wife that is young and pretty—why have you chosen to insult me with the offer?" “Because, my dear, you are more than * young and pretty. You're something that I want above all else in the world. You see, you have the power to stir my imagination," he added candidly. Virginia flushed painfully under the direct gaze he sent upon her, Her templea throbbed with the rush of blood to her head and she was conscious for the first time in her life that desire could be de- grading. “T wouldn't marry you if 1 were starving,” she cried, jumping te her feet. Dean let her get to the door before he answered. “But T think you would to re- deem your father's honor,” he said slowly. both scem fo (TO BE CONTINUED) Corbin Club’s Outing Schedule Completed The annual spring outing of the P. & I. Corbin club will be held Sat- urday at the Oasis club in E Hartford, across the Connecticut from Brainard fleld. There will be a dinner and a program of sports. Special Notice forty-five: given hy Y. M A. & R. mociet ri. Eve, | May at Y M. T. A. & B. hall. Public invited. Admission 50 cents. —-advt Bridge, whist you a chance to live as you were | “Oh,” you are even worse than T | od that you would make | women who hunt big game in the | Social Register. And you've lost a | ARGUMENT AUNT HET BY ROBERT QUILLEN “I don’t go much by what folks say about a man. I judge him by the look on his wife’s face.” (Copyright, 1928, Publishers Syndicate) City Items Tune in on WTIC at §:30 o'clock. Hear Sciberling Singers. Come in and we'll tell you about a year's protection on Seiberling cord tires free. Rackliffe Oil Co.—advt, Special sale on fruit trees, privet, |barberry, rose bushes, geraniums Viets Greenhouse, Phone 1331.— | advt. . Phenix Lodge, I. 0. O. F., will ex- cmplify the sccond degree on a large | number of candidates this evening at the lodge rooms on Arch strect. Loren D. Penfield Camp, Sons ef Union Veterans, will meet in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall, 19 Glen atreet, Wed- nesday evening to complete plans for | ! Memorial Day. fartha Chapter, No. 21, O. E. &, ill hold a rcgular mecting on hursday evening at 7:30 o'clock A hostess supper will he served at 6:30. Following the meeting an en- tertainment will be held and refresh- ments served. 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