The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-29
When 4 Girl
 M0rries
(Continued.)
By ANN LESLIE.
CHATTER CCCxIIu.


 'I never knew you could be so rest less, Anne" said Val indolently, as we stood the front porch of the old Harrison place, whence I was whlsk1ng my guests on the morning of Virginia's happy reconciliation with Pat
 eff Jim didn't spoil you fright fully we wouldn't be chasing on to pastures new without half seeing this lovely estate," went on Val, in a tone meant for Jim's ears as he came back from directing Lyons, the chauffeur, about arranging the luggage on our car.
 Naturally, Anne wants to try out 1ler new car,'' said Jim, taking up her challenge "You can come to Dream wold another time, VaI'-
 ''Dreamwold Since when has the old Harrison place another name?'' demanded Val fixing narrow eyes on Jim.
 "Oh, we called it by our own name when we didn't own it. But now the old homestead is ours again, we don't need to swank about it, replied Jim. 1amely.
 ''I see." said Val smiling, and with her voice at its creanriest. But we can't all leave-Dreamworld in An nos new car. Who's going to drive what's become of it? You haven't a family ghost who runs away with autos, have you? Maybe the family ghost is making Anne spirit us all awayi"
 Whose birthday party is this, any way?" demanded Jim, in a faceious tone meant to rob the words of their sting.
 "Oh. these men fn love with their wives. And this the queen can do no wrong stuff" said Val insolently in the old manner that hadn't been in evidence since her fear of Evvy Mason ohastened her, and Aunt Mol lies coming sweetened her seductive ness to womanlinesS.
 Then she Sauntered off to join Un- cle Ned and Aunt Mollie, who were cutting flowers to bear citywards with us.
 You might have told her that Neal as it comes back,'' I suggested to Jim And have her ask where it's com ing back from? ?' replied Jim. No k kaaoae' that Woula nave ave spilled the the enough gossip to face when the thing leaks out-no use our startins the flood. Wen stall along today ae Pat asked. And by tomorrow thi bunch will forget anything it's pug zling over now. Here goes to blanc it on you some more- Come on, folk the caravan moves, for this itth girl of mines all on tiptoe to try ou her new car.'
 As we were helping our guests int the car, I happened to glance up al the Roneeo and Juliet balcony iron which, early in the morning, I ha( seen Virginia, strolling up the rive path to the summer house. Cover ing against the wall and half hiddel by the vines of the balcony, I say Bertha. who had been left behind t close the house She was waving t the new chauffeur, and there wa something dn her manner at once i'm passioned and pleading.
 "Oh. do you mind waiting mo ment?" l asked, in a tone l tried t make casual 'I forgot something.
 Let me get it for you.'' choruse Jim and Neal.
 But protesting that I didn't knoy just where to look, I hurried bac 90 the house and up to my room- O course, the woman had left, warne by my leaving the car-so my roor gas empty From there I race up in well-simulated astonishme en from the dishpam, where she wa whisking the soap sitter around viz orouSly.
 Did you forget something, MT Harrison? I'll be glad ito find it fc you,' she said. drying her hands O her apron as she spoke
 'I forgot to ask you about you hushand,' I replied. ''I hope he hs found work and left his dishone' wayst"
 Her face went chalk white, burt st mana ged to speak calmly.
 "Oh, he has, Mrs. Harrison. He repented of his mistakes and he hf ing. And if he isn't bounded out it. and folks trust him, I know he make good"
 Do you think he's a man to l trusted 2' I asked. "Once you le my employ because you felt that he follow you and make you help hi rob us. Why do you feel so differen 1y now?"
 'T do,'' said Bertha sullenly. do. He's changed and I know But if anyone was to take advantat of what I told 'em. though I had I call to. they might drive him bat again to where he was.'
 And if I don't take advantage what you told me, even though " didn't have to- Bertha" I ask sternly. what then? What we you doing in my room the moment left How do I know what inf1uen this man has on you?"
 Do you think ain't honest? ?" Be tha cried. Maybe you'd rather lt at once without putting the place order. Maybe you think the n1inu your hack Is turned I'll be lettin'