New Britain herald., 1927-04-13

Four times Walden esSayed tc rise. Each time he dropped back On the firth attempt he negotiated q sitting posture. Dazedly he looked about him, his pop-cyes blinking.
 Diana. watching him. disgust and dislike etched in every line of bel face, marNelled at the responsiveness Of him. He didn't seem like q man
 She turned 10 Teddy with a wan little smile.
 Take me home, dear. I'll tell you about ic later. This place''-a shud- der shook the slender body--"fiIls me with horror, and he"-shy indi- cated the man she had fought SC despcrately-"ugh."
 As they started to leave Dinny looked again at the fallen Walden. The lawyers countenance indicated returning understanding.
 Get this, Walden" he said. bend ing thrcateningly over the other; eff you ever so much as glance at Miss Brooks again. or speak to her, what you got this time is nothing. Next time I'll kill you.'
 The trio crept cautiously down the stairs and past th" suave young man at the desk. Diana caught an instantcous flash of surprise in the clerks dark eyes. To their right, they could see q large group sitting at tables in the huge hall, while in the center spotlight played on q glittering quadroon shimmy queen. The orchestra was blaring wild accompaniment.
 (Which Of these is yours, Miss Rrooks?" asked Dinny when they had arrived at the driveway out side. He motioned toward the cars parked in a row. She indicated the flivvcr she had used.
 "Il drive your car," volunteered Dinny, and we'll tow my coupe be- hind"
 He sprang forward and eagerly assisted Diana into the rear seat, tipping his hat respectfully.
 You're nice. Dinny, thanks, ,hc girl said. giving him a feeble but affectionate smile.
 Shall I sit with you and hold you so you don't get iarrcd too much?" asked Teddy solicitouslv,
 NO, never mind. dear. Don't bother, I'll be all right"
 Teddy jumped in beside Dinny around whom she had woven a brand new halo. She decided 10 treat him with more respect after this.
 "Dinny, wherever did you learn to hit like that?" she asked admiring- ly.
 This was Dinny's hour. Under the tribute his chest expanded. He threw lis head back proudly.
 ooh. that" he explained with non chalance. II train right along at Kid Kalitskys gymnasium. It's my special hobby"
 DO you swim. too?' pursued Teddy with awe.
 "yon bet. I'm regular life saver
 T swim some myself" announced Teddy mOdeStlS.
 DO you fer a fact? Say" Di0- ny's brain was giving birth to 2 bright idea. tomorrow Saturday. Let's you and I go out for a 1ic- mic. are you on?
 Teddy nodded.
 "All set. thon Put your bathing suit on at the house. I'll call for you and bring eats. Wen spend the afternoon at the beach.
 "Uh-uh," eurglcd Teddy.
 She turned in her seat 10 face Dana. "YouIc a real life saver yourself. Diana" she said generous ly. "You had q chance to test your prowess when you saved Don's life in the storm"
 IFS question whether I saved his life or you. Teddy" replied Diana gently. "Jts certain that if you hadn't dug out of that suh-cnllar there wouldn't have been any Don for me to savc.'
 "Don's a prince" remarked Dinny unexpectedly although he felt that Teddy had changed from the sub feet of him, Dinny, almost too easily.
 Lola had been surprised when reaching home after q long ride in the aft ternoon to find that Diana had gone out and had not returned.
 Miss Brooks was rather ill, have you any idea where she wcut?' she asked Gretta.
 Grctta had no idea. Miss Brooks had taken the Ford and left in a hurry without saying anything. She had been called on the phone. That was all the maid knew.
 Pop had brought Don home with him for dinner to discuss the invcs- tigations of the Times business af- fairs.
 Mrs. Ingram advised that dinner be deferred until Diana returned.
 They waited. At seven o'clock Gretta complained that the food would be spoiled rom standing. so Lola. Don and Pop sat down to eat, each searching for an explanation Of Diana's absence. Don was thc first to sec her and spranc to his feet with a glad cry when Diana, followed hy Dinny and Teddy. filed into the dining-roon He was dumbfoundod at the condi- ton of her clothing. "I)iana.' he cried and bent ten derly over her. taking her limp hand in his own.
 Finish your dinnor,' she inter rup,cd, and l"t Grctta get some thing for Teddy and Dinny. I've eaten," she added ruefully.