New Britain herald., 1929-08-22
The Heart Story
 of a Steadfast Woman
Loves Awakening
By Adele Garrison

with rough tenderness. There isn't any father in the world worth it. Besides. I'm here"
 She stressed the pronoun,. furthe, emphasized it by striking her chest with prettily clenchcd fist. But Noel did not smile.
 T wouldn't care for myself" he told her fondly, but he's"
 Don't pain yourself telling your news she retorted flippantly, T know 1t already, and see if I care He's thrown me out on my ear. ana disin-her-ited you. All you've got is that little bit he can't take away from you by your mothers will. That it9"
 Philip Ncritzen's Letter
 Noel nodded miserably. and Mary put her hand on each side his cheeks, pulled his head down ana kissed him, as regardless of Harry. Dicly Lillian and me. as if We had been the chairs upon which we sat.
 That for you and that, ,"-sne snapped her fiMgcr-"for him" she said. Were not old enough 10 ger married anyway-I'm certain Auntie Madge would forbid the banns if We attempted iI-and all we've got to do is 10 buckle down to work and show your autocratic sire that We can get along without him."
 But you were to be a Vcritzer, star. Mary" Noel said.
 I'm going to be something better. if you don't obiect-a Veritzen wife, Mary said audaciously-then danced away from his clutching hands Better deliver that paper you'Ve got there before you lose it."
 My father sent it to you" he said, and Mir. Underwood tore it open, read it's few words quickly, iroWned. and then laughed.
 Listen to this cry of a broken heart,' he said; and there was in his voice the contempt, though tinged with pity which I think all of us felt toward the great dramatic producer.
 My life has been ruined by the nEratitude of those closest to me. the note began. T am going away until I can pull myself together. do not know how long I shall he gone. Underwood, will you act as my personal representative at Mn ler's salary until I come back?-if l ever come back. I shall send a wire to Miller, who will continue as my business manager. to make vou a contract at that salary for year l desire Mrs. Graham 10 keep on with her work as 1 have outlined if You and she and Miller and far- klns ought to be able to carry on. You will continue the production, already running. and finish the work on the two now in preparation. but you will not produce them nor start any others until you hear from me
 AS for my son. he is my son no longer. He will do exactly as he rleases from now on, but he will re- celVe no aid from me. And as his Judgment is faulty, l shall not pcr- mt him to handle the funds en- trusted to me for him. In the event Of my death, he will of course in- herit that money. My own property l shall dispose of as I see fit. But if ! he is ill or in any urgent need, let me know.
 Miss Mary Harrison is no lonser in my employ"
 "(Signed) Philip Veritzen.".
 MT. Underwood raised his head from the paper and looked with comradely affection at Philip Yer itzens son.
 Where is your father Noel?" he demanded. I'm going over and shake him until his back teeth rat tie - or fall out. I've always sus- pected that perfect bridge york;
 Hes gone" Noel said miserablv. He telephoned Otto to meet him. put some things in handbag, told me to give up the apartment, and hurried out"
 No chance then" Mir. Under wood said despondently looking at his outspread fingers. But how I'd like to use these on him."
 I'd be the cheer leader while you were doing it." I said viciously, and without my volition as the words left my lips, my eyes felt Dicky's compellingly upon them, and I looked up to see him smiling a, me with his old happy companion able grin. My open disapproval of my employer. I saw, had been the one thing necessary to complete the temporary banishment of what Iil- lian termed his "chronic grouch over old Phil.' Based upon his un- reasoning jealousy Of the great pro- duccr, it might return at any time, but at least for the term of Mr. NeritzenS absence l might hope to be free from it.
 His name was not mentioned by either of us again, until q day several weeks later when we re- turned from the ship which carried Princess Oliua back to her mother and royal home. She travelled as 'Elcanor Jackson" and was accom- panied by the faithful Schmidts whom she had summoned back to New York. Prince Georges had gone back 10 his country as soon as he was able to travel. and We a few days later had read with ex- cited little thrills the news of his accession to the throne of Trees upon his old Uncle's death, We knew from the lips of both our young royal visitors that the period Of mourning would be followed by their wedding and We were all in- sis,cntIy invited to come to Trees for the event which would make Oliua queen. But while we promised, We knew that it was a pledge which it would be better not to keep, | The BaDDv IrrIiD~