New Britain herald., 1926-05-10

some time he interrupted her.
 "Audrey, do you want to go ahead with this mad Idea of bring ing those chorus girls and men here to New Britain, just to shock the neighbors and prove yourself an emancipated woman?" He looked at her keenly.
 Audrey twirled around and took step away from him, her face screwed in thought. Then she turned back, and with a half-shame- faced smile. she said, No. I don't want to be emancipated. I'm afraid"
 Morton reached for Her hand and patted 1t.
 Audrey came down to breakfast the next morning in her usual bright spirits. She paused at the door of the library and glanced in, but Morton was not there.
 Walking a little faster, she came to the dining room door. He raised lis head from his morning paper and smiled at her. Then he rose to pull out her chair,
 "Daddykins," she said. you haven't slept much, have you?"
 A slight shadow fiickered across Morton's face, and gave way 10 smile. "Only a headache. my dear. have every reason to sleep sound ly, now that you and I understand each other"
 She shook her head. but said no more. She vas just beginning to eat her grapefruit when the front door opened, and after a moment, John Parrish walked into the room.
 Audrey colored and bent over the fruit, with only a slight nod of greeting to the young man. But Morton, after an amused glance at her, invited his secretary to a place at the table and rang for the servant.
 Parrish kept his eyes on Audrey. and, as though conscious of his gaze, she refrained from looking up.
 Bright and early, Parrish" said Morton. Fair enough, too. have a good deal of work for you to do. Miss Morton, also, may need enter taining. She has given up her idea of chorus-girl house party"
 Thank goodness" breathed Par rish devoutly. Then he flushed fiery red, for Audrey's head had been flung back with a gesture of re- sentiment.
 Morton smiled and began to talk easily, to tide the conversation over difficulties. At last unconsciously the two young persons forgot their enmity and began to chatter in their turn.
 The older mans tired face re- faxed and he watched them with satisfaction.
 q hope Miss Morton will play for us after breakfast" said young Parrish. T have brought some new music from town"
 Audrey smiled. T shall. if I feel like it." Then she turned on him suddenly. T suppose you're awfuuy relieved that the girls aren't com ing. You must have been afraid they'd van1p you, coming down on you in such numbers" She dimpled maliciously, waiting for his answer
 But to her surprise, he was un- disturbed. "Oh, not all. I well. I get along with Mona and the others pretty well. But--well, l just hated to have them come on your &C., count, The neighbors and all-"
 Morton interrupted. Now, young man, I wouldn't preach. if were you. Haven't you learned anything about women yet?"
 Parrish began to make some fumbling reply, but Audrey jumped up and pushed her chair back. Come on, let's not sit in here and argue. Let's go and play the new music"
 They followed hor into the music room, Parrish all satisfaction at her interest in his music.
 He opened his brief case as Au- drey took her place at the organ, and drew out several sheets of music. With them there came two yellow envelopes.
 "Oh Mir Morton, here are some telegrams that came this morning" said the secretary. "I had forgotten them"