New Britain herald., 1924-05-23
How Madgc and Dicky At Last Go
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 Over her sisters head Edith flashed to me silent appeal for aid. The incongruity of our association on such friendly terms on Leils' behalf when in a more primitive time we should have been at each other throats, as- sailed me forcibly. but did not hinder me from responding promptly to her mute message.
 Leila. listen to mel l said per emptorily. What possible chance is there of Alfred finding out anything about this little episode? You ought to know Mrs. Durkee well enough to realize that she would never tell him, first, becc-se she is loo good q sport to slur you uniustly and, second, be- cause the affair doesn't reflect any particular credit upon her own ac- tions. And surely no one else who was present is going to repeat any thing.
 Dicky Joshes Leila
 q ought to tell him myself" she faltered6 and I saw her sisters eye brows draw together in impatience at her folly.
 'eTell him wat?" I purposely made my tone contemptuous, nor did lneed to feign the emotion, for her timor- ousness irritated me. That the eX- pression of your face wasn't just eN- actly what your mother-in-law faneied when she was talking about spending a good deal of money for new dresses. That's the only thing you could say honestly, and let me tell you now, my dear, that you'll find enough to tell your husband in the years to come, without mulling over facial expres- sions and voice tones.'
 T suppose l am terribly silly Leila said shamefacedly, but there was an infection of hope in her voice, and patted her shoulder reassnr- ingiy.
 "Yes, you are," I laughed, but we'll forgive youson condition that you stop worrying now, for there isn't a singls, solitary thing to worry about. I'll wager Katherine has your moth sr-in-law fin a properly penitent and placid mood by now"
 For the love of Lulu, Madge, what are you trying to do, beat that boldly by battery besieged Belgrade fellow at his own game?"
 Dicky strolled lazily across the room. with his hands in his pockets, and surveyed us quizzically. I was glad indeed of the interruption. All Leila needed now was to have her at- tention diverted from her own affairs for a little. and l knew that my hns- band could be depended on 10 rattle along indefinitely. He did not wait for an answer, but continued his strictures against my alliterative phrases.
 You're the goat this time, Leila" he said, grinning teasingly at me. Usually when she feels an allitera- tive it like that coming on, she ties me down in my chair, puts a gag in my mouth SO l can't summon the po- lice, and then proceeds to get it all out of her system. You have my sympa- thy. old dear, but l can't wait until she gets over the attack"
 You're a horrid boy, Dicky," Leila poutcd, and if l were Madge -----"
 Now how do you expect me 10 an- swer that '' Dicky demanded, looking around him with D highly injured air, If sigh sntimentally and breathe softly. Would that you wcrel' Madge Is just unreasonable enough 10 swat me one wherever the swatting is best. And, on the other hand, if 1 remain glumly silent you have just cause to indict me for ungallant boorishnoss. l tell you -"
 katherines entrance cut short his rawlings, and with one accord we all moved forward 10 meet her. She smiled with tender mischief at Leila