New Britain herald., 1928-05-10

Mir. Gardiner say must give up this place"
 That would be - disastrous" Dean snapped. You mustn't think of it. Virginia. You have said your self that it would be detrimental 10 his career; besides, you cannot think of marrying % soon after after it wouldn't be re- spectful to your fathers memory"
 "I think father would wish it." Virginia said softly, but don't want to begin my life with Mel un- der a sha dow
 Then will you come to us:"
 T must talk to Niel first but please don't think I am not grato- ful to you and Clarissa. It would te so much harder to bear with out you two. and Niel.'
 Well, I hope you won't let him cloud your judgment. I'm sure you don't realize what a change has come 10 you, Virginia. Povcrty's 8 rather terrible thing to one brought up as you have been. It will require some time for you to adjust yourself to it. Much better that you should do it alone and not as a hindrance to young man who is still at the foot of the ladder"
 T know you are right" Virginia agreed miseraoly.
 'Of course I am, but you mustn't expect young man in love to agree with me. Be careful, my dear, that he doesn't confuse you and make you forget to think of consequences"
 ''Ill try to make him under stand Virginia promised.
 Very soon afterwards Mir. Dean planted a fatherly kiss upon her forehead and left her. In the lobby of the building he met Nathaniel and the two men exchanged brief. unsniling mods.
 Virginia had gone into her dress ing room to bathe her eyes in cold water when the maid opened the door to Nathaniel. He had a few moments of frctful waiting before she came in.
 sweetheart" he cried. and Nir- sinia thought he acted as though i7e had not seen her for weeks. T was fool to get out" he chided himself openly. What did Dean have 10 say to your" He has offered me home" Virginia said. limp in his arms. Nathaniel sometimes forgot his strength when he held her.
 "The nerve! What does he think l am? I hope you told him you're going to marry me without delay"
 Virginia smiled up at him, but the smile chilled Nathaniel's hope. He coud see it was meant to soften the refusal that was to follow.
 Let me get my breath,' she pleaded, and Nathaniel released 1 her
 Now tell me what you said to him." he urged.
 T promised to talk it over with you"
 But you knew what I'd say, We will be married as soon as you must give up this apartment. Right away would be better. l don't want you living here alone. I'll get little place of our own; 'fraid you wouldn't want to live in the studio What do you say. dear?"
 T can't say anything but no Niel. Please try to understand I'm too unhappy 10 think of getting married. It wouldn't be fair tt you either.'
 But I want to lok after you Nathaniel protested pleadingly You said you told Mir. Dean yo, would talk it over with me, but i seems you had your mind alread. made up."
 He paused as significan thought came to him. ''Or else 70, don't believe in me," he rushed on. I've failed you in some way
 'Oh. mo-" Virginia cried and pu hand to his lips. T love yo' more dearly than anything in th' world . Y. now. Mel, but mus be wise for both Of us I'm sur' you haven't thought this out as have. No one but you. dear, woul' faii 10 realize what g burden would be to you if we were to mar " immediately"
 No. haven't thought ia enough to reach such crazy con clusion as that" Mel told her. ''hu my thinking doesn't have to b , very profound to convince me tha you've had help in making you