New Britain herald., 1916-09-05
Vews tor Theater Goeyy and Women Readers
REVELATIONSOF A WIFE
By ADELE GARRISON

In other words, I'm going to intimate gently to her that if she accepts l1arry's offer to get her that theatri- cal chance, and promises to keep out of Dicky's way forevermore, I won't peach ab' Ut what I discovered this af- ternoon. At that, I'm going to tell l'lcky about it as soon as her back is turned'
 But would that be fair?" I began. m not worrying about ethical considerations when dealing with a l Would-be murdereess," Lillian re- l marked cynicaly.
 But here comes Mrs Durkee with l coffee Do you think, after you orlnk 1t you'll feel strong enough to 1 nave me tackle Grace Draper?"
 shlvered inwardly, but bent my ! head in assent. Lillian had proved too good a friend of mine for mo to SC against her wishes in anything l Or Take tho Consequences After I had drunk the steaming 1 coffee, with Mrs. Durkee looking on in smiling approval, Lillian made an- l ether request of the cheery little | woman.
 Would you mind asking Miss i Draper to come here a moment ?" l she said quietly. Mrs. Graham
 wants to thank her, and then do hunt
 UP that husband of mine and tell him l to rig up some sort of couch for Mrs
 Graham, so she can lie down while we l have our dinner We can all take 1 turns feeding her."
 As Mrs. Durl<ee hurried out, eager
 tc help in any way possible, Lillian 1 turned to mo grimly. l of 1n
 while we have our seance with the
 Draper. Now brace up, my dear; just
 nod or shake your head when I give 1 you tho cue.''
 It seemed hours, although in reality 1 1t was only a moment or two before 1 Grace Draper parted the improvised sail curtains and stood before us. think she knew something of what we | wished, for her face held the graysh 1 Whiteness that had been there when she heard Dicky's impatient words 1 concerning her. But her head was
 held high, her eyes were unflinching
 as she faced us.
 Miss Draper" Lillian began, her l voice low and controlled, but deadly in it's icy grimness, i've won't detair you but a moment for we are going
 to get right down to brass tacl1s. l T know exactly what happened ou
 there in the surf a little while ago. l was watching from the shore, and saw 1 enough to make me suspicious, anC ! what I have learned from Mrs. Ora
 ham has confirmed my suspicious
 She glanced toward me.
 "You felt a hand clutch your foo
 and then drag you down, did you not
 Madge?'
 Ill oy11yy 0
 the terrible burning eyes of Mis-
 Draper fixed upon me.
 "It is a lie," Miss Draper began
 fiercely, but Lillian held up her han in a gesture that appeared to COW tn
 girl.
 Don't trouble either to enny o affirm it." she saidl jelly. The but one thinec, l wish to hear fro your E,ps. It is the answer to tn question: Will you take the offer M N Underwood made you, to get you tn :, theatrical engagement and, havir e done this, will you keep out of Die
 Graham's way for every day of yo1 v life hereafter? I don't mind te11tr u you that if you do this I shall kee my mouth closed about this thing; |. you do not, I shall call the rest of u /. rarty here now and tell them what
 | knOW.'
 v MT. Graham will not believe you '' the girl said through stiff lips. H
 attitude was like the final turning v an animal at bay.
 Don't fool yourself" Lillian r. torted, caustically, q am MT. Or; | hams oldest friend. He would belieV me almost more quickly than
 would his wife, for he might thin
 that his wife was prejudiced again
 you.
 T am not 9 patient woman, Mi Draper. Don't try me too far. Tal this offer or take the consequences.