New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
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THIS HAS HAPPENED

THIS HAS HAPPENED
 Virginia Brewster. after losing both father and wealth, consents to make her home with Clarissa Dean and her father. Her fiance Nathan iel Damn. objects to this for he mis- trusts. Deans motives. Meanwhile, Dean plots to get Mel away from Virginia. but fails. Carissa be- comes jealous of Virginia, and the latter resolves to leave but Dean insists that she marry him. When she refuses, he threatens to reveal that her father cheated '. him out of $10O,00. Recklessly, she promises to earn enough in one year to repay him-or marry him.
 Virginia leaves but has to pawn ring to tide over until she can find position. She goes to Niel's studio to tell him of her break with the Deans but her joy at seeing him is clouded because she dare not re- veal her compact with Dean. and also because of the familiarity with which his model, Chiri. treats Mel.
 Next day Virginia asks a broker friend how to earn a hundred thou sand. Then she asks his secretary how to find a business position, and is directed to an agency where she is given the name of a ''neWly-rich'' to interview but decides that the poe ition Is impossible and returns to the agency.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XVI
 When Virginia entered Mrs. Phelps office few moments later her cheeks were pink with excite ment and fresh air.
 "You look as if something had happened" Mrs. Phelps remarked cheerfully. Everything was satis- factory, I hope.'
 Virginia laughed. "I never saw such place in my life" she ex- claimed fervently. "A butler with . mustache, and his name is Pietro." ,"
 Mrs Phelps was incredulous. Dear me. no?"
 "In a red velvet uniform," Vir- ginia amplified.
 "Well, I must say you surprise me-" the other said; but of course did expect that the Gernsner men, age would be bit out of the ordi- nary"
 "It's utterly fantastic" Virginia told her. Mrs. Gernsner hasn't the slightest idea how to instruct the poor fellow. He stays in~the drawing room until she asks him to leave, please, and bellows names like a bull of Bashan.''
 l suppose"
 No self-respecting butler would take the place"
 "As bad as that! Then I assume you did not accept the position"
 No, but I might have" Virginia admitted; lin spite of Pietro and Mrs. Gernsner if I hadn't learned that l would be called upon to act as nursemaid occasionally to two of the widest youngsters I ever met"
 II hope you understand she did not speak of that to me- Mrs. Phelps said apologetically.
 Tt doesn't matter. for I'm sure it would be a mistake to undertake to refine that household" Virginia assured her. Mrs. Gernsner is hap pier than she ever could be again if she knew how funny she was. It would be tragic 10 open her eyes. even if it were possible. for she hasn't bit of natural taste or feel ing for anything that isn't stagey or :, garish.' ' Well, I'm sorry l sent you there, Miss Brewster. But something bet ter may turn up. Shall l let you know If it does?"
 Virginia hesitated a moment be- fore she answered T don't think I should care to be a companion if there is anything else ] can do." she confessed. I'm afraid I must have all my evenings free. Haven't you any clients with other positions 10 fill?" she hurried on eagerly.
 "Oh yes," Mrs. Phelphs replied; but most Of them want trained workers. Now if you could take a secretarial course.
 T can't" Virginia returned defi- nitely. Sorry I troubled you, Mrs. Phelps, but if there should be some thinng you think I can do, please let me know if you will"
 Certainly. Miss Brewster. Come in to see me soon if you find noth- ing elsewhere"
 Thank you. ' will"
 Virginia hurried out and was in descending elevator before she asked herself what to do next. There was slight sinking feeling at the pit of her stomach that made her uncomfortable but she did not req lize that it was hunger until she heard someone in the car speak of lunching. Virginia looked at her watch and was surprised 10 learn that it was almost one o'clock.
 She thought of lunch at her ia vorite restaurant on Park avenue. A fresh brook trout and aspara gus Hollandaise perhaps. Suddenly Nr- ginia was hungry for dainty food, correctly served. How nice to sit down again 10 a table with fine linen and delicate china, and Paul him. self lowering over her. solicitous Of