New Britain herald., 1925-05-16
THE STORY so FAR:

| LICK DoTToNa MdgElep ms motn- CTS maid, 10 teach Gloria to cook. But she refuses to learn. Later Maggie leaves, disgusted with Gloria's "iazzy" way of living. Then Gloria hires Ranghild Swanson. al- though Dick tells her they can't af- ford a maid. She swamps Dick with debts for new clothes, and new automobile.
 Gloria goes riding in 1t with stan ley Wayburn, an actor. They are seen hy Mother Gregory. who begs Gloria to mend her ways. Gloria pays no attention to what she says, She promises to lend s200 to Way burn, who expects 10 go to New 1 York to get job.
 Nor does she profit by the ex- ample of her friend, May Seymour, wife Of pr. John Seymour, who is snubbed everywhere because of her foolish love affair with Jim Carewc.
 Dick becomes dangerously III with pneumonia. Ho Is nursed by Mrs. O'Hara, whose sister, Susan Briggs Is Dicks secretary. Dick re- covers and one day while Gloria is alone in the house with him he at tempts to kiss her, She repulses him.
 Word comes that Mother Gregory has been rushed 10 the hospital for an appendicitis operation. Gloria l sends for Miss Briggs 10 stay with Dick while she goes 10 the hospital NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 Gloria ran out 10 the garage and started the little blue roadster. Two | minutes later 1t was skimming the shining wet pavements on the road 10 the hospital.
 Gloria's heart beat fast as she neared the street corner that had become the favorite meeting place of herself and Stanley Wayburn.
 =. Yes! There he was! Stand ing in the misty rain, smoking his everlasting cigaret.
 He swept off his hat as Gloria headed her car in toward the curb, and stood bare-hoaded in the rain.
 For the love of Mike, put on your hat! Do you want to catch your death O dampness?" Gloria asked. opening the door of the car. Jump in, and be quick about it."
 If I'm going to catch cold, I've caught it now. You've kept me waiting there in the rain for almost an hour .s. do you know it?" Stan asked. He settled into his seat and shook the raindrops from his pearl. gray hat.
 T wasn't coming today at all" Gloria said.
 You weren't cominG?" Stan re- peated. There was surprise in his voice.
 Gloria shook her head.
 "No," she answered. But they telephoned to say that I'd better go right over to the hospital. Mother Gregory's there to be operated on for appendicitis. . must hurry
 She pressed her foot down on the accelerator and the little car shot forward eagerly,
 "T asked you to ride with me SC I could tell you why made up my mind not to meet you today" Gloria went on bravely This Is the last time I'm ever going 10 see you or talk to you"
 Stan opened the door Of the car and tossed out his half-smoked cig- 1 aret,
 . What's the big idea, Russet ?' he asked. laying his arm along the back of the seat. Gloria leaned for ward, away from it,
 You see, it's this way, . I've been thinking a lot about Dick and 1 you and me lately" Gloria tried to i explain, "I knew I couldn't go on i living in the same house with him so long as I was thinking about you all the time . seeing you every day.
 Last night I made up my mind . U I' u v dI'l 6O Np 4NF" l VI n LS E'l i job on the stage |. but today when looked al Dick I saw how much he needs me. Why. he's crazy about me, Stan! It would kill him if I went away from him! So I've made mp my mind to put you right out Of my thoughts and be a good wife to Dick from now on. I owe it to him. ."
 Wayburn interrupted her with an , easy laugh.
 You cant put me out of your ! thoughts, Russet," he said. You | can chuck me out of your life . . but you'll go on thinking about me just the same. I know women!"
 "Oh, I know you know all about womon'" Gloria answered, bitterly. And two weeks after you've left -, youll have forgotten all about me. Youll have dozen new swceties. But Dicks not like you, Stan. -. I'm the only woman in the world for him. That's why I've got 10 stick"
 She slowed down inc car and drove up before the hospital where Dr. seymour had taken Mother Gregory
 Aren't you making a mountain out Of a mole-hill. Russct?" Stan asked, lighting q fresh cigaret. T haven't hurt you, l haven't asked you to leave your husband for me Our friendships been just flame where l could warm my heart =
 "Oh. cut the poetry" Gloria cried impatiently. You know just as well as do that we had no busi, ness ever seeing each other. There's no such thing as a harmless friend. ship between a married woman and single man, No woman ha' enough room in her life for two