New Britain herald., 1924-04-05

won't hear of it. You're a game one. | low to stick about here with the
 Delapierre woman herself in the very
 house yesterday"
 What's it to your" sallie
 shrugged. You stick 10 your job
 and I'll stick to mine. What are
 you putting in for?"
 Because" he bent suddenly over
 her chair, 'I'm fair gone on you,
 Bess! The others told me about you
 but strike me pink if I thought you
 was half as pretty as you are. An easy berth, fifty thou and quick
 getaway may look good to you but you'd never be able to put it over on the chief, to say nothing of those four sparklers. l saw Chicago Molly after she'd tried 10 hold out on him in that little matter Of the Morgen- thai bonds and turned fair sick. T did, though I ain't the squeamish kind. couldn't a-bear to see it come to you-!"
 Fitch stiffened all at once and his face took on its hsbitual wooden ex- precision for the door at the end of the hall had opened without the single warning sound Of a footfall and silken draperies trained toward them.
 This is very nice, thank you" Sal-
 lie remarked composedly. Please tell Mrs.--my mother that I've had my tea if she asks"
 Very good, miss" Fitch turned and then paused as Mrs. Copeland swept in at the open doorway.
 You may go. Fitch" The lat- ter's tones were coldly austere and then as the pseudo footman obeyed she turned to the girl. If you wanted your tea. don't you know that it would have been the proper thing for yos 10 ring for Therese?',
 Saliie turned wide eyes upon her.
 T did ring twice, if you mean pushing that button thing there, Mrs. Copeland: I forgot all about the little silver bell. That waiter or whatever you call him was passing along the hall and l asked him to bring me a cup of tea. didn't think you'd mind!" she added penitently: Seems 10 me I got more to learn about this job every time I turn around."
 Well. we won't discuss it now.- Mrs. Copeland' stone had softened and she seated herself on the chaise tongue. My dear. we have decided to accept your terms! From now on you are to be my step.daughter Alya!"
 You're on!--I mean, I'll do 1t. Mrs. Copeland!" sallie amended hastily. 'Fll do my best to get away with it and I'll be dead on the level with you. That's all I can say"
 Tt is sufficient-Alva." Mrs. Cope and beamed gracjously and opened . 'mall, fiat leather case which she ,arried. T promised you some ewels suitable for your age and posi- jon, and these are the first"
 Sallie stifed the quick beating Of her heart as she eyed the single 'trand Of small perfectly matched pearls but her eyes shone as she 'aised them once more to those Of the 'lder woman although she endeavored o keep her voice calmly practical.
 They're pretty, all right, and I fpose they're the real thing but ain't hey kind of dinky and five-and-ten or swell society? thought you meant something big--diamonds. maybe"
 She held her breath. reading Mrs. ,opeland's look Of disgust at her ceming ayarice. but the others tone yas resigned as she took the pearls rom the case and held them out.
 Not for young girl, and these re very valuable. am sorry you ont like them but let me put them bout your neck. Therei See how ecoming they are."
 Sallie murmured half-abashed hanks and then added determinediy: There's one big diamond I'll have nyway. ain't there? When is 'ousin Wheeler coming across?"
 Wheeler" Mrs. Copeland ap- cared puzzled.
 Sure" sallie nodded. T may ot know much about society but I'm rise to engagement rings. all right, nd if I've got to keep steady com any with him [ think ought 10 ave the whole works"
 Mrs. Copeland rose with an air of 
 'Come!" she exclaimed. T will epeat your suggestion to him"
 Bellows was still in the sitting oom with young Sloat and the two ppeared to have been engaged in an rgument which had been slightly eated on the younger mans part but ceased abruptly on their entrance.