New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-10
THIS HAS HAPPENEi,

has brought suit for divorce against
Richard Eustis whom she married
secretly, and with whom she lived
only two weeks. She has pe,itioned
also for custody OF her child. Teddy.
whom Richard has never seen.
The case il rep!ete with sensa-
tons. and society is all agog. Much
cd in secrecy. No one will learn OF
the months when Richard Eustis
Mooed Valerie. Sybifs sister-ln-la~.
Nor will 1t ever be revealed that
Valerie very nearly deserted Tad, Sy-
bis adored brother. to run away
believe the worst of Craig Newhall.
Sybils old sweetheart. who has Love j
her devotedly and purely for years,
Everything is ready for the OPEN
ing OF the case, and Mr.. Peterson,
SYPHILIS attorney. sends for her to
give last minute instructions.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER NNNIN
The old lawyer surveyed his client
appraisingly.
i've sent for you" he told her
unexpectedly. Ito talk about your
clothes and department"
Sybil gasped.
MY goodness" she said
What's the matter with them p
1.-The appearance OF woman IN
a divorce case" explained MIR
Peterson gravely, lis OF the utmost
importance. I do not want you tc
be too modish. There are jurymen
VINO confuse chiffon hose and lip
stick with worse things. Nine men
out of ~ on every Jury are proi'n
cial. Please use very little 70 r
No lipstick. And that stuff women
put on their eyes-not a bit. You
understand?
Now about your clothes-a dark
dress ia best for court. And that
black hat you wore the other day
the one with the white things cn II
you'd better wear that, ! think
1t made you look very young and
innocent"
Sybil suppressed smile. Mr.
Peterson was SO naive.
That's all right" he clustered
defensively. You'd he surprised at
the difference thing like that
makes.
Nov, you want to remember
that your husband may bring en-
tirely unsubstantiated charges
against you Before We counter
with one word in your defense.
want you to refute by demure APP
pearance and womanly assurance
every whisper of disgrace"
Plea for divorce had been entered
on grounds OF gross and confirmed
habits OF intoxication.
Mabel Moore was to testify re-
garding the debauch in Havana
that began on SYPHILIS wedding
night, and Jack was to confirm
SYPHILIS allegati N of the condition
Of her husband on the night sh,
left him.
Fortunately the San Genito wa
in dry dock. so that Bill Grimm
a bedroom stew:rd, WAS summone,
to testify regarding the number o
cocktails served in the stateroon
occupied by John Arnold and Rich
ard Eustis.
Various people from New Haver
were to he called. and Richard:
-kt n{n Ne, Sopn
ton officer, wold show that he has
been in court charged with drunk
ennesN and diso~derly conduct. Hi
automobile license had been re
voked for driving under the in
fluence Of liquor.
abundant evidence OF various ind's
cretions. all admissible as bearin'
out the charg' on which Sybi
pinned her plea for divorce. !
looked az though Richard had not
as they say. leg to stand on.
And then, like Macchiavell
Matching "chinations. that gentle
man played his trump card. II cam
in the form of letter from tn
man with the ferret face.
MY client begs ME to inform
you that. unless all divorce proceed
ings are dropped Immediately, h
will institute suit against NJ
Craig Newhall. Of your city. 70
alienation Of affections asking dam
ages in the sum Of 100000. Ea
pecting favorable reply by retur