New Britain herald., 1926-04-14

Audrey made q gesture Of inquiry. He doesn't." Mona asserted posi- lively. 1T was so jealous of you I when I first learned about you, that | time at your apartment, that I want . ed to kill myself. But pretty soon l saw something. He just loves you as q man loves his little child. When he looks at you he doesn't have the ] look in his eyes that men turn to- ward womon---women that they take as wives"
 , There was something pitiful in the 1 little gesture that Audrey made, toward her face.
 Do you think I don't look well enough-that I'm not pretty enough 1 to attract him ," she asked,
 There was q grooming note in No mas voice as she replied. You're as lovely as a flower" she said. Tt isn't that It's something different, that is in his eyes, and In his mind. l cant explain
 Maybe I can win him." said Aud rey, after a long silence. T love him sol"
 I 'lt seems to me-" commented Nor ton, as they alghted from the train next morning. that all I've been doing lately is riding on the rail- road"
 T haven't done anything else, really" said Audrey. Her eyes were brighter, and she showed the restor- atise effect of refreshing sleep. She wore little gray travelling
 dress, and a small hat, with two ends of it's fabric going out in unexpected angles at the side.
 Although Mona was only three or four years older than Audrey, there was something almost maternal in the look that she turned toward the younger girl. You are absolutely lovely" she said.
 "The signs point to a nice day." said Morton, dryly. Before any more storms gather. let's take Mona lO neT apartment, AuuICy.
 The three of them entered Nor tons car. which was waiting and in
 few minutes Mona said goodby to them at the curb. Audrey and Mor-
 ton went on to their own apartment.
 The butler who opened their door
 was new one, and Audrey looked
 at him in surprise. He showed the expertness of long service, as he re-
 lieved them of their wraps, and
 askd for orders.
 When at last he withdrew, Audrey
 turned to her guardian "Everythine seems to work by machinery fol
 you" she said. "I didn't know the , other butler was leaving, and here's the train! Our house in New Brit, ain and our apartment here arc always ready. Your servants seem to know just what to do, and wher . 10 do it, and yet I never see yUl
 sending any orders"
 Morton plnched her cheek. : Magic. my dear. Magic" he said
 Then he laughed, and went on: T isn't so very mysterious, really. !. have an office In New Britain ant another one here. They know wha l need; if anybody quits my service : they see that another one is sup piled, at once. suppose 1t is one o the rewards that comes with riches.
 Audrey's answer was thoughtful How did you get all your money :, daddy dear?" she asked. | Morton shook his head. 'Lik many another tale, it's a long story, ., he said. "I'll tell you some time" ~ She persisted. Were you eve , poor?"
 " Was r." He threw up bot e hands. Poorer than a churc |. mouse! Poorer than a desert raj . Poor as Jobs turkey! Just plair
 confoundedly, pennilessly poor" " She raised herself on tiptoe. an
 kissed him. Poor daddy" she saiC |, I'm so sorry!" She looked at hir s wistfully. as if she wanted to as "a further about his past, but he turne V to the stairs, and went up to nj q room. A moment later, she followe,
 and turned into her own dressin n room.
 e Morton elected not to go to h
 office that day. The girl could Sc