New Britain herald., 1926-04-06
MALCOLM
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ad changed his shirt, collar

that he had changed his shirt, collar and necktie.
 Youth" said Morton.
 "Sir?"
 "I said: Youth" He made no further explanation, but talked of travel, and business, and sports. until they reached his apartment.
 Audrey" he said, "hero Is q young man who is probably going tu be lonesome while he Is in New York He is my new secretary. MT, Parrish John, this is Miss Morton"
 The young mans face was red aS the girl greeted him. His hat and guitar case were held in one arm, as he reached out his other hand to take the fingers that she extended In greeting.
 Tine butler relieved him Of his burden, and Morton waved him to n chair. He sat down. Then, observ- ing that Audrey was still standing, he arose again confusedly. She took chair, and he subsided once more, with sigh of relief.
 Audrey was dressed in q little black silk frock, of elbow length, and rather high about the neck. Morton caught her eye, and nodded approval toward the dress.
 Parrish came here, with almost none of his baggage at all" he said "He had to come on short notice, be- cause my other secretary got dis couragod yesterday, and quit"
 Parrish shifted uneasily "That isn't the real reason why I'm wear ing this suit" he blurted. "It's the only suit I have"
 Audrcy's face wore a puzzled look and she made little gesture of in- qury toward Morton. Morton an1 swered, as if actual words had passed between them.
 Miss Morton wants to know" he told Parrish, If she ought to sympa thize with you about your clothes just lifted my eyebrow at her i'd tel her that she need not worry
 "I don't worry Parrish said, "bu didn't want her to think that a NdS ubcu lO SOlllS tilOuIlu ally UllleI way than this"
 After the manner of young men he was floundering in the depths 0 | an argument he hadn't wanted td start, and from which he didn' know how to escape. Audrey camt to his rescue.
 "Didn't you bring a guitar, Mir Parrish?" she asked.
 T brought one, but I cant pIayI on it. just bought it this afternoon That is, Mr. Morton bought it, fo me to practice on."
 Are you going 10 play 10 him i,I office hours" she asked, merrily.
 Parrish looked helplessly at her and then at Morton. He said ought to learn to play the guitar he explained.
 She shot q quick glance at Mor ton. Her guardian emitted 6 moo groan.
 GO ahead and tell her about th l rest of it, Parrish" he ordered. "Tel| her about the dancing lessons, and a all the rest of it. No-Tll tell her. |, His face was serious when he rel sumed. Parrish will be telling about it, if I don't You see. Audrey| p I think you have not had enougl| company. aside from me. Parrish il g going to be whh me, practically S every day. l told him that he ough| Y to be equipped to take you 10 thi , theater and to dances, and 10 place = like that, and I suggested that hI - learn to dance, and to play the gull tar, because you like both of thenI That's why asked him out here to| |. night, and kept him busy all after - noon shopping.' O Audrey's lips were tightly com| 7. pressed, and she arose quickly td a her feet.
 Y May I speak 10 you moment :. daddy?" she said, and led him td the far end Of the room. Are you offering him as candi| - date for my hand?" she demanded q in 9. fierce little whisper.
 (To Be ContinucO Copyright, 1926. NEA Service.