The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-17

anything to be ashamed of. Good! If you can. you'd better. It will ease things up a lot to talk them out.'' The two men smiled understand ingly at each other. Jerry gulped, made false start, recovered his selr- control and began his story: ''She just appeared, dad. She came with the dawn. and IT love her. She's wonderful, and if only I knew 1 where she went. but the dawn took her away just as though she were 1 part of it, you know"
 His father nodded. then whfmsic- ally observed: ''Not much to be made of your ac- count, boy" But wait, dad.'' "A1l right. lad, but give me an un- prejudiced account, if you can.' The elder Carson eyed his cigar medjtatively. "I'l try.'' He took up his tale again, stumbling over many of the delighted images his rushing thought produced. It was a falter1ng account and lacked many of the essentials but his father had imagination. A long silence followed then MT. Carson rose. Well, she is worth finding son." he unused. You're to be envied, not pitied. I hope you can locate her. "But, dad. that's just it. I never can.''
 His father laid a hand on his shoulder. In his gray eyes a Iauga danced as though eager for vocaliza- tion, but his voice was grave. Jerry, olod man. I'm going to tell you a secret. It's a profound one and deserves consideration. She will see that you do find her if you just look Women pretend to obscure them selves, noveaists write of their doing it, but the truth is. if a woman loved man she'll see to it that he has an pportuntty to see her" "I only wish I - He stopped abruptly. hds mouth and eyes opening simultaneously. Into his face a look of stupefaction came, making him ludfcrous. Mir Carson turned in time to see the light of smile vanish from the blue eyes. now steady and business like, looking az him. not Jerry. She was standing and starched white waist, her wealth of hair combed back and fastened by a net.
 Good morning. Miss Carol!' His expression was the usual calm at tentive regard he always gave his ern- p1oyees.
 Jerry started to speak, but his father interrupted suavely.
 Edith was all attention, her glance steadfast1y upon her employer.
 You wanted something?" MT. Car son sat down at the desk.
 "Yes, sir" She laid a sheet of paper before him and began indicat- ing certain Hines as she spoke. t'The girls in the toilet goods departnre na have tangled sales. somehow. Yo,. see these perfumes are listed at sev- enty-hve cents to three dollars. ac- cording to label The report of the past weeks sales indicate - ''
 ''Dad"' Jerry strode forward exctt- ed1y.
 The girl did not seem to be aware of his agitation.
 Carson. watching the two young people, smiled appreciatively.
 Miss Carol, I certainly congratu- late you," he said.
 A slight tinge of color suffused her face
 ''Then you understand it? Thank you!" Her eyes were on the ledger.
 "Perfect1y; thank you! Leave the sheet, pIease!''
 She smiled and was gone.
 Jerry turned to meet his fathers laughing eyes. ''I told you so son.
 ''But-but. dad. did yor see how she acted ?'
 ''Quite as any well trained business woman should"
 "But -"
 You are a romantic youth. She would be splendid partner for our business, son. Go and ask her to din- ner.''
 "She may refuse" He sounded as though asking assurance.
 '"The matter is out of my hands. demand only that you do not interfere with my business by upsetting my, employees. Good morningi"
 Disconsolate1y Jerry left the office. not hearing his chuckle that accom- panied the banging door. Ten mrn- utes of desperate searching brought him at last face to face with Edith. She smiled welcome to him.
 "EdHh!" He would have taken her hands but for her warning glance. Edith, why didn't you tell me?'
 Still asking foolish questions, Jerry? I mustn't allow you to inter fere with my work. you know"
 'rBut you have to listen to me-
 "I am listening. Please believe that sufficiently to lower your voice So is the girl at the lace counter"
 He hared crimson and stammered: TT don't understand"
 "Men never do. and yet they want romance
 Edith. I-you know I loved you!"
 Really, dear boy. there is work waiting for me-"
 t'But you must let me talk to you. I've got to understand, and. besides -I want you. I want to tell YOU how -"
 ''I live after work hours. you know"
 "Yes but where? If I let you go you'll vanish again"
 ''I might that's true. but I'll try not to-" Her smile was a caress.
 Then can I-may I see you this evening""
 ''I suppose so.'' She pretended re- 1uctant wearin eSs.
 ''Where?'