New Britain herald., 1929-07-20
Q 1929 @ NEA SERVICE INC.
THIS HAS HAPPENED

THIS HAS HAPPENED
 Nan Carroll, secretary to John Curtis Morgan, successful lawyer, IS in love with Morgan. His wife, Iris. elopes with a family friend, Bert Crawford, for whom Morgan has re- gently won an acquittal. Morgan does not suspect Crawford and is cast into utter despair.
 Though he does not realize it, Nan is indispensable to Morgan both Tn his practice and in his home. For six months she acts as long distance housekeeper for him, bringing com- fort and health to him and his child, little six-year-old Curtis. Morgan breaks the news to Nan that he is divorcing Iris and, stressing his and Curtis need for her, asks her to marry him. She consents.
 Their farcical marriage has con- tinued three months when Iris, jilt- ed by Crawford returns. Feignins illness, she tries to bring Morgan to hi. knees. Nan, heartbroken, deter mines to fight and asks Dr, Black to remove Iris to a hospital.
 Curtis goes 10 see his mother daily. She feeds him forbidden sweets. He awakens Christmas morning with an attack of ap- pendicitis. The doctor says his diet must be watched closely. though Nan knows she is powerless to pre- vent Iris interference. Morgan brings Willis Todd 10 dinner. He is a former suitor Of Mans When they are alone, she tells him of Iris. He seeks to comfort her, placing his arm about her shoulders. Morgan finds them thus
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER NLIII
 If Nan Carroll Morgan had not been so completely in love with her husband. she would have fallen Tn love with Willis Todd. out of sheer gratitude for the way he met what might have been very embarras- sing situation. Rather it was not what Willis did. but what he did not do which Nan, even in her confusion, recognized as the height of tact.
 Willis did not remove his arm from about her shoulder; he did not apologize; he did not try to explain 10 the husband who had halted uncertainty on the threshold of the drawing room. He did not feel guilty He had done no wrong; Nan had done no wrong. He sim ply refused to put himself in the wrong by acting like a guilty lover caught by betrayed husband.
 "How's the boy MT. Morgan ?'' he called out. with just the right amount Of sympathetic interest. I'd like to run up and speak 10 him, if he's awake. You know l used to see him at the office when I called for Nan
 Hes still slightly feverish, and had very little appetite for his milk toast. though maybe that was be- cause he was mourning for the tur- key he couldn't have" Morgan an- swered, exactly as if nothing had happened. I'm sure he'd be glad to see you. Willis. I told him you were here and he said he had a Christmas present for you. Prob ably some little trifle he made in his manual training class at school"
 Then I'll run up.' Willis said. He rose and not till then did he withdraw his arm from across Mans shoulders.
 Don't be gone too long. We're going to open Christmas gifts and - there is a Santa Claus" Nan promised him gaily.
 When the young man had left the room, Nan rose from the couch and strolled to the tree. She wondered if Morgan had noticed the still un- dried tears on her cheeks and what she would say if he questioned her. Shall we light the tree now" she called over her shoulder Press the left-hand button for the Christmas tree lights and snap off the others. Now, Doesn't it look lovely"
 T hope you'll like your presents dear" Morgan said, in a voice that sounded a little constrained, for all his effort to make it cheerful. Tt was hard to know what 10 get you Want to open the box now, while we're alone? I'd rather be the sole witness of your appointment, il you don't like them"
 ''Them ?" Nan repeated, laughing This box is pretty small to hold more than one gift. Oh. John. never had anything so gorgeous ir all my life''
 She lifted from their satin bet an antique necklace and pair O bracelets of square-cut topazes SC , in exquisitely wrought gold filligree
 T got them because they're jus the color of the highights in you hair and eyes" Morgan told her his voice rich with satisfaction "Theyre 150 years old. by the wa! first presented to very famou! French actress by royal prince Full pedigree furnished on request But there's something else in th' box. Lift up the satin pad. dear.'
 Nan obeyed and drew out credi memorandum upon the citys mos fashionable furrier The sum stag gered her for a moment.
 Why John, darling, We cant af ford-'
 How many times must I remin, you that you're only the iunio partner in this firm ?' Morgan scolded her. T want you to hav q decent fur coat. young woman l was tempted to choose it myself but didn't dare assume the reSpon siblity."
 Thank you, John,' she said sim