The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18

and that divorce proceedings will be begun during his absence
 Howard knows nothing about 1t and she is sending him away. she tells MT. Brewster. But the latter has something to say. He planes himself for violating his oath as a lawyer and tells her he has been a very unpleasant companion for B himself of rlate. In trying to get Towards divorce the attorneys vii bring in all the false evidence in connection with the Underwood af- fair. and he will have to 20 before the grand jury and tell all he knows.
 Annie-T don't believe Towards father will 20 that far.
 Brewster-oh. Towards father Is a-a- Fr
 And he hesitates for a word. An nie leans forward on the table. Wont you please say it?" she urges. and when he does it is not strong enough to please her. If they succeed in influencing Howsrd to bring suit against her. and she won't defend 1t. she says, Par haps not. but will" declares Brewster.
 Annie-Let me tell you some thing. Mir. Brewster. I deceived Howard as to my age: I'm older than he Is. He thinks I am younger.
 Brewster-wel. you're not the first woman who has done that: believe me. however. you'n look 25 when he's 40. and that's extenuat- ing circumstances.
 Annie-I.ook advantage of his in- experience. Mfr. Brewster. and I'm not going to let this one mistake ruin his career.
 Brewster-He's 25. and if boys at that age are not men. they never \ will be. Upon mr word. if I was 25 I'd let this divorce go through and marry you myself.
 But I'm not" he adds quickly, 'sso we won't discuss it. Now. don't pretend to be pleased. As compliments are passing. Howard comes back. After greeting Brew ster he informs him he is going abroad-has just telephoned his father. 'sweli don't approve of it," Brewster replies. Don't interrupt me. young man. don't approve of it. and you can tell your father I said so" Annie tried to stop him as Howard insists upon knowing why he doesn't approve.
 Brewster-Your wife's conduct is a topic of conversation among your friends.
 Hovard-I neither know nor care what they say.
 Brewster-And that's the reason you leave rNr to fight the battle alone
 Howard begins to realize. T never thought of that" he says. 'T wanted.to get away from 1t all. Father offered me the chance. . MT. Brewster. you've gone far enough" Annie intervenes. But Howard understands. He Is not going away. he declares. and now Brewster asks Annie's permission to tell her husband the truth. which she refuses to grant Then I'll | tell him without your permission" l" he answers. and proceeds to in- form Howard that 1t was the other Mrs Jerfries who visited Under | wood the night of the suicide. Then T. did -hear her voice" the boy muses. and turning to Annie asks why she could not trust him. and as it dawns clearly upon his mind what she had done for her father and stepmother. he cries: "'It was splendid-splendid. Annie" | Annie-What of the future2
 Brewster-(To Howard) You'n come come into my office and study law. Howard-Thank you. MT. Brew ster. CTo Annie) Your forgive me for wanting to leave you. won't you. old girl?''
 Don't call me old girl How ard" Annie bees. as she drops her head, because it'e true"
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