Evening star., 1928-03-04

tary has had to 60 to the hospital. Is
there any chance that you could como
back temporarily? I'd be glad to make
1t as much worth your while as Is pos
sible, and you would be doing me
very great favor. 1 need some one right
away"
I'm afraid It's impossible said
Helen You see, my husband is coming
home In the morning, and it's rather
complicated trying to keep business
hours when you have a husband and
baby. I'm afraid it's out of the ques-
ton"
Il suspected as much" Mr.. Hep
worth sighed. Il know it's great deal
to ask
When he had rung off Helen looked
both pleased and rueful. 1t was fiat
tering to be asked. but she had stopped
work very definitely when she had mar
ricd. And Marshall was coming home
tomorrow.
The doorbcll rang and boy handed
her telegram. She went to the telc-
phone and called familiar number.
I'll come. Mr.. Hepworth. Something
developed that makes 1t quite possible.
No. it's quite all right. I'll be down
this afternoon.
She tossed the telegram into the fire.
Marshall needn't try to be so funny and
so affectionate. Waiting again. Wait
ing for a man who didn't have the de-
cency or stability to come home after
this holiday Of his. but had to 90 on
to New York for more tomfoolery
Her pride stung at the very memory of
tho. anticipation that had been rising
in her own heart at the thought of his
coming. That was the worst slavery to
care so much. to miss him so when he
was away
She began to plan The nurse-girl
would have to be dismissed and really
competent child's nurse. whom Helen
knew was available, engaged. And
Helen thought, with satisfaction. that
she would have plenty Of money to pay
her, according to Mr.. Hepworth's offer.
MARSHALL had sent telegram tell
ing the hour of coming. So when
no one met him at the station, little
furrow OF worry appeared in his fore
head. He took a taxi home and open
cd the front door with his usual cheer
ful greeting. But there was no answer.
The living room was orderly and empty.
the dining room the same. He went
upstairs and found the baby being
bathed b. an unfamiliar nurse.
Where's Mrs. Fenton?" he asked.
She's gone to work" the nurse said.
"Work2 Where"
Il think it's Mr.. Hepworths office.
isn't it?"
Helen was late coming home that
portant papers to get out She knew
Marshall would be there before her. but
she had already decided that couldn't
interfere. Dinner was all planned, and
1t wouldn't take long to get 1t on the
table
Hello. Marshall you back"
Very much. I've been home for an
hour. waiting for you"
She kissed him lightly. I'm sorry.
But 1t won't take me minute TO get
dinner on
He followed her to the kitchen.
What's the idca?"
What idea?"
Going back to Hcpworths ofice?"
"Oh. he wanted me. He's paying me
we'll
You didn't think 1t was necessary to
consult me about IT,"
why. Marshall. you were at the
game. And then telcgraphed you had
TO go TO New York with some men. I
couldn't postpone everything until you
were through with your playing. could
-"
Did you need money!" he asked
Not especially. can always use
more. OF course. But get tired of sit
ting around. waitings for you to get
through playing. / like the work and
/ can use the money TO buy few of
the things other women have"
Marshall started TO leave the kitchen.
IT'S pretty sudden. 1t really isn't
necessary. Won't you give up this job?"
No" said Helen, I've been happier
this week than have been in years
Fed up with me. Nelly? he asked
quietly.
"Of course not" she said I'm SIM
ply fed up with
Slavery he finished
So he had remembered
They settled down To thN new rOii-