New Britain herald., 1924-03-25

range its contents on little wheeled table which he rolled across 10 Mrs. Copeiand's side. Then at whis- pered word from her he withdrew but not before he had glanced once moro covertly in saliie's direction.
 "f received letter from your grandmothers secretary today" Mrs. Copeland announced as she busted herself with tho tsa-things. She will be able to return very soon now and she is more than anxious to see yon."
 So she had a grandmother, too! Sallie accepted the cup which Wheeler Sloat prof[ercd and slipped her tea collectively. They were slip- ping her some more Information: surely they knew there was nothing wrong with her memory. especially after that crack to tho nurse about her identity.
 "I had forgotten all about my grandmother" The third cup of tes within an hour pailcd upon her and Sallie placed it on a small table near. There seem 10 be n whole lot Of things I don't remember"
 You will when you are reminded of them, Alva.' Wheeler Elont re- marked smoothly. 'It's so many years since you have seen Grand mother that ebe can't be anything but a name to you now but I've been with her a grrat deal, you know. she is really remarkable for her age. isn't she Aunt Flor"
 quite" Mrs. Copeland agreed but somewhat dryiy. "It is very sad that her Hilment is incurable but six months is the longest we may hope 10 have her with us. the specialists s say: otherwise Ava would have re- msined at her convent in Switzerland until the suminer. She is quite help ltss. you know. my dear. but her mind is wonderfully active
 She had added the last remark 10 Sallic, but sloat took it up with a laugh.
 And quite as determined as ever. You will probably find her rather 8 terrible person to get along with. Alva. but the only thing is to humor her. We all do, and treat her whims as though they were laws "Why?" asked Saliie. but inward ly her thoughts were racing. Could this De the game?
 Wheeler simply means that it is more kind to avoid argument end try 10 please her. Mrs. Copeland ex- plained hastily and turned as the footman entered ance more. T diu rot ring, Fitch"
 No. madam. Mrs. Louis DeIa- pierre is calling" He spoke very carefully end distinctly and Sallie jumped. Where had she heard that name before?
 q told you that was at home to no one." Mrs. Copeland rose in an- noyance. However. will sec Mrs | Dela pierre in inc smaller reception room. Fitch
 ''Very good. madam He bowed and vanished and she turned to sallie
 "A very old friend Of whom you have heard me speak. my dear. bui 1 I do not think you are quite strong enough yet 10 mnet strangers. shall not bc long
 ''Dh. AIva will stay and talk 10 me. Aunt Irlo." sloat observed. adding Tneanincly: We have a great deal 1 to say Co each other. you krow.'' ''Very well. but you must not tire ' Fcr,'., Mrs. Copeland raused for 2 moment uncertainty and then seni out but saiIie was abIitious to her departure. Enc was searching in hei memory for the vague impression which that naTHe had brought aud all at gnce u came hack 10 her: Ma i Brennan in that squesty rocker al home with the news,,sper wIHch bors fhe big hlack banner: NO Trace of | Ttelapierre Diamonds Police Lool for Missing Naid--"
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