The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-01
When A Girl
 Marries
Bx ANNE LESLIE.

questions. Of course you'd help me in my make-believe. We'll, I won't burden you with too much of the truth. But you've a right to part of it."
 Tell me whatever you want mo to know-and no more.'' I said striving for the boise and calmness with which to meet her need.
 What I want you to know is this found mercifu1 chance and T. took it. This has nothing to do with consideration for my partners. That was just a pose. But they believe In it. So you won't let them sus-
 "No one shall suspect anything. I don't know what terrible thing you're planning, but I'll help you make your getaway-'poils and a1l!' acclaimed.
 Carlotta managed little laugh It seemed to revive her. She stood straight and strong and fine as she said:
 You know about the telegram from Tony, Anne. No one else does yet. It came to the house this morn ing. Will you-pretend you opened it after I'd gone?''
 Yes" I agreed quietly.
 T might have realized you'd stand by. You see, if they don't know re ceived it-they won't dream-that I can't stay home to face them when they come together. I can't see Tony with Betty yet. I'm running away
 When Carlotta confessed that she couldn't find the courage to stay and greet Tony and Betty, my heart went put to her. But there was nothing for me to do. Her decision had to be accepted. There was undoubtedly a great deal of wisdom in her going away .on business and so escaping the first dramatic moments when Betty Winston's tragic black figure entered again into our world.
 Absence would give Carloeta the strength and stimulation of change Time would permit Betty to adjust herself to life back in here in the very part of the world where she and Terry had found their happiness So instead of arguing with Carlotta or trying to d1ssuade her, agreed that the trip was a fine thing for every one concerned.
 "You mean thing! she cried. "I don't believe you'll even miss me-"
 Glad to be rid of you.'' clustered. The house isn't large enough for the both of us. And as it's merely your home, why shouldn't you get ont and leave 1t to me?"
 T hate leaving you alone in it." re- ' turned Carlotta seriously. <eBut you won't be alone much. Pat decIareo hed move you bag and baggage out to Dreamwold. And Neal insisted that he and Phoebe would be glad to tuck you in over at their little dig gings. So guess you'11 be royalty entertained while I'm gone. Now let's run down to dinner. I asked Bertha to ice the grapefruit and have it On the table. so we can start when ever we're ready.
 Just a minute. dear, while I wash and pretty up a bit. I want to be fine enough to escort you to your train in style"
 Thank you,'' said Car1otta quietly,
 T wouldn't like being alone in-his car.''
 I'd realized this. But when Car lotta was forced to put it into words. I knew how morbid she must be to use Lyons and Tony's car at all in a. world where taXicabs are to be had. But l insisted on a gay note which thought would do Carlotta a bit of good.
 Run along and start your grape fruit. I'll gobble a bit and catch up. But insist on looking worthy of won when I see you to your train. Sta ttons always seem very thrilling places, and I like to be fit for the functions they suggest''
 I'll be daWdling with my grane- fruit when you arrive" agreed Car 1otta
 So freshened up a bit and then hurried down to join Carlotta at a board I tried hard to make festive We'd just arrived at the sweets vhe, Bertha summoned me to the +eIe- phone, over which Ralph Lacv.s sturdy voice rang out in greeting.
 Good evening, Mrs. Harrison. I'm glad I've been able to reach you. Pm compelled to chase upstate on the midnight to interview one Of our na tional advertisers first thing in the morning. I'll not get back until Sun day, and then I'd like to know where can get in touch with you in case there's anything to discuss in con nection with our May-Parkinson af fairs''
 'If I'm not here, I'm likely to he out at the Dalton plsoe, Dreamwold," l replied. "But if you telephone here. there will be someone to put you in touch with me-"
 Wait a minute.'' cried Mir Lacy, in the driven tone people use when someone on the scene of action inter- rupts and makes it hard to under stand a telephone conversation, Park is talking into one ear while I try to lend you my other. Oh, it's this! He says it would be fine if you could give us an hour now. There are things he you could clarify a bit.''
 m sorry; I can't make it before n1ne,' I replied. I'm seeing some one off on an early train"
 Mines too late. One nemper of pur party is motoring out of town. Can't you make it?''
 IT was Park speaking now. He nad evidently taken the receiver from MT Lacy and was relying on his sw- per1or powers of persuasion to get me to do what he wanted
 "I can't make it before nine" replied firmly. I'm taking some one to the eight-forty-five"
 We can all take him - her. wheedled Park
 This is a very special someone who rather likes the idea of being alone with me-" I teased-