New Britain herald., 1926-02-17

course have been different since Mir Lowell died. Jt almost breaks my heart to see Mary work. but she seems to like it. I'm afraid I'll never get used to it." There was q suspi- cion of tears in her voice.
 Church smiled. "The modern girl Mrs. Lowell. And I'm not sure that II agree with all her theories rather cling 10 the old fashioned idea of woman's place being in the 1 home and that sort of thing. This Striving for equality and economic independence is all very well, but after all there are certain inevitable contacts the girl in business has tc make that are not---well, I don't , like to see it.
 And now, Mrs Lowell. I'm taking 1the liberty of saying sorn ething that has been on my mind for some time It is about Mary"
 "Yes 2" Mrs. Lowell was all eager attention.
 "I love her I want to marry her Now just a minute, please, May finish 2" He waved away her inter- ruption. "I can offer her and you. itoo--a wonderful home. While I am not exactly q millionaire, still most people would call me wealthy"
 "Ycs. of course" breathed Mrs Lowell, "very wealthy" ! And" he went on smoothly q think l, ah, hold a certain position in the community that cannot be bought with money"
 He was on his feet, gesturing gracefully with his arms to add en- phasis to his words. Mrs. Lowell, all Mary has to do is say the word. '
 Have you said anything to Nary" Mrs. Lowell's voice fluttered.
 That is another thing I am old fashioned about, Mrs. Lowell" He bowed slightly. q am speaking first 10 you. I have dropped an occa- sional hint, which is only natural for man in love. I had gathered that she was somewhat interestel in a young man named-let me see. | Rand"
 "Oh. that?" She smiled deprecat- ingly. ''I did my best 10 discourage that. They met in q rather romantic way and he was here a few times, but that was all She never men, ttons his name any more"
 
 claimed softly. Ut must have been Jet us call 1t intuition-that led you 10 discourage that. I haven't had the opportunity to observe the young man very much. but the first time I saw him he was standing on the street with notorious woman in his arms, Right in front of the Mayfair Hotel, with dozens of people passine.'
 "Brazen!" Mrs. Lowell exclaimed.
 "Oh, both of them must have beer drunk. There's no other way of ac- counting for it. Mary saw it, too i Perhaps that's why she hasn't men, i toned his name since"
 Mary hasn't been quite herself lately" she admitted "T wonder of she's been thinking about that--that Rand"
 "A little talk with her" he sug- i gestcd, might"
 "Shc shall have it."
 "Without. of course, bringing me into ii. Things might be misunder- stood. you know and I have cer- tain delicacy about suggesting"
 "I understand perfectly, Mr. Church. l think it quite noble of you to let me know"
 ] Ut was quite distastcful, l assure you, Mrs. Lowell"
 "I know, I know But there's Mary calling. Some last minute help with her dress, l suppose. Excuse me-"
 Alone. Church smiled a self-satis. fled smile. With his left hand he carefully flicked his cigar ashes into q nearby receiver, With his right he smoothed down his flawlessly Icombed hair. He walked over to the wall mirror and adjusted his black bow tie. Then he stat down and waited.
 Mrs. Lowell, in Mary's room, said as she helped her daughter into hel coat, MT. Church asked my per. mission tonight to propose to you
 Moi hcr,"
 Mrs. Lowell went on. unheeding That's snch q rare and admirable trait 10 find in q man today. No' .yorS many Of them think of u, mothers"
 Mother don't talk like that. Did he say--''
 He has wealth." Mrs. Lowell in. terrupted, refinement. position everything a girl could ask. No