New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-16

Can you put your hands on my
sh 'ulders and tell me which way to
swim? I'm all turned round"
She did, and eventually he felt the
blessed foundation of the world be-
meath him, and turning, caught Sheila
about the waist and thrust her for
ward till she, too, could stand.
When breathing was less like swal-
lowing swords they looked at each
other, smiled with sickly lips, and
clasped cold, shriveled hands.
Well" said Sheila, you saved my
life didn't you?"
NO" he answered, you saved
mine.'
I'VE s-saved dea-deachother.''
Ye-yes,'' he chartered, so WE'VE
bu-bu-bulong to a-weachother."
All r-r-right-t-t.'
That was his proposal and her ac-
coptance
It was not till late that evening
that Sheila could steal away to Win
field, who crept across the lawn to her
piazza by appointment. They cast
hasty glances about, in fear of wit
nesses and then he flung his arms
around her and she flung hers around
him. Their lips met in the great kiss
of betrotha1
She was happy beyond endurance.
She was in love and her beloved
loved her.
At length Rogers voice came
through the gloom, as gentle as a
shaft Of moonlit shadow made audi
ble
"Oh, Sheila! I know that it is very
bad playwriting to have anybody
overhear anybody, but your mother
and I got home first, and your dia-
logue is well, really, a little of it
goes a great way, and we'd like to
know the name of your leading man.
Sheila explained the situation and
laid heavy stress on how Winfield had
rescued her drown drowning. Roger
gulped:
What do you say, Polly? Do we
any difference"
| is the only thing to. consider"
"Ah, Sheila's happiness!'' Roger
groaned. That's large order. /
suppose she has told you she is an
actress-or is trying to be-"
"Oh, she's going to leave the STAGE
HIM" said Roger. ''When?"
!
I'm off the stage now" said Shei-
Ia I'll just not go back"
Had you seen this, Mr.-Mr.-
Wingate, is it?'' said Roger pointing
| to a current magazine. He read:
3The most interesting announce
ment among the Reben plans is the
statement that Sheila Kemb1e is to
be promoted to stellar honors in a
new play written especially for her.
She has not only revealed extraor-
binary accomplishments and won for
herself a great following of admirers
Throughout the country, ct cetera, ct
cetera.''
Winfield looked so pitiful to Sheila
that she cried.
well, my great following will
have to follow somebody else, for
belong to Bret now
'I see,'' said Roger. And when
does the rising young star-er-set?
When does the marriage take placer"
Whenever Bret wants me- said
Sheila, and she added "Ooh!' for he
squeezed her fingers with merciless
gratitude.
"Oh, Sheila! Sheila!" said Polly
Anyway, you won't oppose us?"
Winfield urged.
mo. I won't oppose you," muir
INJURED Roger.
Sheila was perturbed next morning
as she watched Winfield approach.
She ran down to the piazza to meet
him. Winfield handed her a tele-
gram from his father, saying that his
health was bad and he might have
t. take a rest, and added vigorously:
you've fooled away time enough.
Get back on the job, learn your bus
mess and attend to it,
Winfield shook his head dolefully.
isn't that rotten?"
Mate it with this said Sheila, and
handed him her letter.
Dear Sheila Kemble: Better run
in town and see me tomorrow. I've
got a great play for you. Rehearsals
begin Immediately. Trusting your
rest has filled you with ambition for
strenuous season, am,
Yours faithfully,
"HY REBEN.''
But you promised me-
Eyes, dear" she cooed, land I've
already written the answer. How's
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