New Britain herald., 1927-04-28

opinion that Td find it rather hor- ing
 You arc, indeed frank, Mir. Bol- ton," smiled Diana. "HUt try and come sometime. The social swim ls not altogether unlike vice. you know. Alexander Pope, if you'll re- member, said; Vice is q monster of so frightful micn that, to he hat cd, needs but to be seen, But seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure. then pity then em- brace"
 The fascinating young distric' at torney flashed his quick smile at her. It brought out strlkingly his heraldcd winsomencss. one found il easy to understand why sob sisters had dubbed him "a lady-kiIler.'
 And you would ask me to en- brace a frightful mons CT, Miss Brooks?" he asked lightly.
 "Oh, it's not quite so formidable as that" laughed Diana. "YouIl probably end like have, by merely enduring it.
 They'll comc"
 Roger Brooks made the dcclara- ton in response to Judge Nhar- tons remark regarding the lateness of the Naldens.
 Its just five minutes after two" he added, comparing the judges watch with the clock on the wall.
 The Waldens came. Even as the judge was returning his watch to his pocket the heavy doors dividing the editorial department from the hall swung open and the two, fath- CT and son, stepped into the room.
 Their appearance was the slgnal for sudden hush throughout the place. Conversation that had been general over the room ceased all st once, parts of speech lofc sus- pended in mid-air.
 Franny Blake, who as she assured herself, was enjoying very special privilege in being present, clutched Teddy's arm.
 They're hero" she gaspcd, flus- tered.
 The little reporter nodded and fixed her gaze on the enemy
 And the Waldens were enemies she knew. Their animosi'y was cloaked, just now, by thin veneer Of defereuce to the presence of the superior court judiciary and that Of the district attorney. But even this difference was charged with inso- lence. Tn the eyes of each smol- dcrod a baleful light.
 We've come, Brooks" The older Walden stepped for ward. his long, lean frame tower ing high above every one there John Walden. Jr.. was slightly in the rear. He bowed elaboratcly and smiled with mocking twist of his thin lips toward Diana. She ignored him.
 "You may sit here, please in structcd Roger Brooks, waving to- ward two chairs directly facing the head of the table. No one spoke. The silence held throughout the big room for an in stant, tense, profound. Both Wal , dens stared about thcm with q clearly bawilderod air. Judgo Whar- ton and the prosecutor were seat ing themselves quietly.
 Suddenly the junior Walden lurch,d forward.
 Say Brooks" he raspcd, whats inc idea of all the ceremony, huh? We're busy. Tell lis your business and get it over with." Diana was familiar with that thick speech. John Walden, Jr. as usual. had been drinking. Never mind-just sit down, I'll state my business in my own way" rctortcd Pop.
 "sit down, son." advised the older Walden, taking his sons arm and casing him into ono of the chairs Pop had indicated. John Walden, ST. himself then sat down. His elongated counte- nance save for a cynical tightnoss about the long. thin lips. was i'm | passive.
 Teddy had anticipated drama for ! this afternoon. T. confronted her | now. ItlItit NIlH iItiiSilN. Il' eager little face betrayed her palpi- , tating emotions.
 Roger Brooks was seating himself 1 in the cushioned swivel chair at the head of the table Jaua Dexter, armed with pad and Ue,.oll, was at her employers loft. There was brief scrapiug Of chairs and shrffling of feet. Al last 1 all were seated.
 Dianas eyes were twin pools. Greedy. the assistant managing edi- tor, inserted a thumb behind one lapel Of his coat, crossed his knees and made himself comfortable. IIa cheWed a cigar on one side Of his i mouth confidently.
 Judge Wharton's shaggy white head was inclined grayely. The dis trict attorneys blue eyes were non- comlni'tal.