New Britain herald., 1927-06-22

mediately. John." where her first | words to the man whose whole face was alight with joy at seeing her again. even after so brief a separa. ton.
 Arriving there. Anne found that the major had again made things easy for her. and after she had signed some papers, she was told l that the passes would be ready for her in the morning.
 "Now, impatient woman. I'll take you to the hotel" he said, "and after you have rested and we have dined. I'm going to prescribe for you rest and sleep. if possible" Inside the Cafe de Paris. however, there seemed to be much gayety. Anne watched it almost with irrita- tion.
 You have not eaten anything" said John Aukland, as she thirstily drank her coffee at the end of the dinner. May get"
 Have you never realized. John." she interrupted. that time cannot be measured by anything that is scientifically accurate?
 Hours shrink and expand in most miraculous way for all of us. Tonight the minutes to me seem tiny obstacles that are holding the long hours back instead of pushing them ahead.
 'I had hoped that you, at least, would he hungry enough to have fingered over this dinner. but my watch tells me now that we have been here less than an hour.
 'I can't stand it any longer. John." she whispered tensely "I cannot stand the sight of these peo- pie laughing and eating gayly. Take me back to the hotel"
 Don't call taxi. I'd much rather walk" she said. laying her hand on his sleeve. "I must be doing some thing. could not sit in taxi"
 Still without speaking. the major pulled the qu;vering hand that rest ed on his coat. under his arm and held it there.
 It seemed to Anne that all the young lovers who were still alive were telling themselves that they must make up for those endless years of waiting and carnage through which they had just passed.
 At last they reached the Ritz. '1ll come for you in the morning, about 10. and we will go for the passes" said the majcr.
 Anne bowed her head. She hardly sensed anytl ing except that :he would have to wait another day be- fore starting for Germany.
 When she was ready for bed, for the first time in her life she opened her personal medicine kit and fornd a pellet to make her sleep.
 She awakened late the ne!:t morn- ing. for which she was truly grate- full.
 Leaving word for Major Aukland to meet her at the war office. she hurried there. found her passes and met him. just as she came through ' the door into the outer office. AL most gavly she railed him on look ing ill. |
 That's not important" he said. !! "beside the fact that you're looking i better than I've seen you in 1
 Its because Of these. John." she , said, and she held before him her i precious passes and reservations. 1
 "At least I shall know. and I have i found out that anything is prefer able to uncertainty
 Unconsciously they turned into the Rue de Rivol.
 '1 would like to see you when you first meet Phil. Anne"
 She turned quickly 10 the man 1 beside her. Don't John. don't tempt [ the Fates. I don't know how I've possibly been able to endure the an- guish of Phil's absence. and now, John, I am afraid--afraid" | then. as though she would not allow herself to doubt-'of the ecstasy of our reunion"
 Well, I'll be damned" an awed young voice changed against her ears. and Anne Huntington Tracy i looked up directly into her sons | face.
 (To Be Continued)