New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-11

called him outside the house, and
suggested that he might be per
mittcd" to accompany her as far as
their paths coincidod. Might be per-
mittcd
Constance could with difficulty be-
licrc her ears. He was delivering
himself into her hands. Could he
90 shopping with her? He could
and radiant smile went with the
permission.
The occasion, being Of n moment
Gus character, required the services
of the Brooke limousine. Alice, from
an upper window, Witnessed their de-
parturc. which was effected With
The fully oApcditionary escort OF
chauffeur and footman. She stared
until the big Car disappeared from
sight down the avenue, then flung
herself weakly into big chair and
INDUCED in long period Of thought.
Constance began the campaign
with fcints intended to conceal ma
jor operations, and at the same time
to test the resistance of the enemy.
Gloves were q fcint, for instance.
Tho enemy followed her into the
glove shop. He did not intend to be
obtrusivc, but he appeared to be in
! tcrested in gloves. He watched the
selection closely; once he made q
suggestion, which was, of course, ac-
! c"ptcd on the spot
Constance laid aside several pairs,
/ after Il deliberate examination of
many dozen, and then casually IN
quircd the price. She frowned
douhtfully when the amount was
mentioned.
so much?" she murmured In a
surprised tone. wait, please"
Followed then an examination Of
the contents of her purse. 1t was
not by any means an empty purse,
for Constance had been saving her
daily allowance. chiefly because dill
gcnca ~ an efficiency secretary had
afforded little opportunity for spend
Ing. The examination resulted in O
shake of the head. She could buy
the gloves easily; but there we're
other things TO buy.
With an almost Inaudible sigh she
lifted four pairs of gloves from the
approved selections and handed
them back TO the clerk.
Among them, perhaps merely nv
chance, was the pair concerning
which II. Hedge had displayed in
torest.
Il will take the remainder" she
said.
The efficiency man gave a brisk
shake of his head, reached for the
condemned gloves, and placed them
back on the pile.
I've have an account here" he
remarked. The gloves may be
charged"
Constance was not quite sure
whether she was surprised or not
She was always somewhat fearful OF
initial success.
Il expected to pay for them" she
said meekly, still fumbling hel
purse,
Charge the gloves" commanded
II. Hedge sharply, addressing the
clerk. Wrap them up"
Constance closed her purse with
seeming reluctance.
"Why-thank you" she said.
Il sec no need" he answered
There is an account here, is there
not ?"
"But-"
Conscience checked herself, won.
doring if it were wise 10 finish the
sentence.
But what a
I'VE should have brought the
standardization book and the re.
QUESTION blanks" she faltered.
The efficiency man eyed her mar.
rowly, but her face was impassive
THE records can he made out
when We return home" he answ.
cred in a family annoyed tone. 81
shall keep a memorandum"
Whcrcupon he put down six pair,
Of gloves, making Use Of a small
}oo@o-le0f notebook that was his in.
separable companion.
Next Chapter; Hedge walks tn,
plank.