New Britain herald., 1929-07-12
THIS HAS HAPPENED

in love with him. Morgan is deeply
 Nan postpones her resignation be- cause she thinks Morgan may need her assistance in his defense of supposed friend. Bert Crawford. whom Nan distrusts. A letter inno- gently placed in Mans hands by little Swear old Curtis Morgan reveals the story of Crawford's and Iris love affair. After Morgan wins Crawford's acquittal, Crawford leaves town and Iris follows almost immediately.
 She writes Morgan she will never return. but cleverly omits reference to Crawford. Nan rescues Morgan from dspair by automatically di- recting him more deeply into his work. She acts as long-distance housekeeper for him and little Cur tis, who adores Nan. Nan goes to the capital to take bar examinations and upon her return. Morgan tells her he is divorcing Iris. He shutters a pro- posal, telling her of his and the boys need of her. She accepts. They are quietly married, and Morgan makes her partner in his law business.
 They are prevented from leaving town by the arrival of David Black hull, suspected of the murder of his wealthy father. Morgan goes with the boy, who says he will give him. self up and Nan waits alone in her new office. Realizing there will be no honeymoon, Nan calls her new home and leaves orders for dinner, in- structing the maid to remove the picture of Iris from above the fire place. The secretary brings her the paper with a sensational account of their marriage and a picture of the beautiful Iris.
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 CHAPTER XXXIX
 It was nearly ? o'clock when the door of Mans office opened to admit her husband. This was the first time she had been alone in private with John Curtis Morgan since the cere- mony had been performed that morning. She had dreaded the mo- ment and longed for it with sicken- ing intensity. Now that it was upon her she wanted to run away So terribly much depended upon this first moment alone together. Would he put his arms about her, kiss her. murmur something dear and tender? :? She loved him so intensely that her love was a knot of almost unbear- able pain in her heart If he did not love her at all, was only grate-
 Well. Nan," How usual and cor dial and unembarrassed he seemed to be. Nan thought despairingly. If he loved her even the tiniest bit, he would feel all choked up now. Like ito It was a mean trick to play on you-furnishing your office without consulting your tastes. but did want the surprise to he complete"
 II love it." Nan gasped and rose to turn half from him for a moment so that her eyes should not hetray her love and despair. Look how the sunshine pours through these gold gauge curtains. And this Persian rug is sinful extrava- gance-"
 Morgan laughed a deep, musical sound that vibrated every nerve in the girls body. Whoa, That's my business! Remember. young lady. the partnership didn't go into effect until today and you have no right to challenge any business expense of mine incurred previous to that part nership! Seriously Nan dear, I couldn't give you anything but the best. You've earned it all, and SC much more"
 He was coming toward her, both hands outstretched his deep-sot black eyes very tender, when again there was a knock on the door.
 Lord. Keep me from hating that girl!' Nan prayed to herself fervent- ly. as she called Come in"
 Pardon me, Mr. Morgan Kathleen O'Hara dimpled and smil- ed, ds if she knew what those two had been up to.-"but District At. torney Brainerd is on the phone"
 Put him on this phone. please Morgan told her. seating himself al Mans desk. A minute later the con. nection was made and almost a Morgans first words Nan forgot hel own problems and hartaches. Sh, listened avidly until her husband hung up the receiver.
 "Brainerd wants to talk over tho Nolan case" Morgan told her. hi. eyes twinl;ling. his lean, austere face flushed with triumph.
 Hes going 10 move to diSmis. the indictment. I'll bet my bes hat" Nan crowed.
 Looks like it." Morgan grinned Knows he'll lose the second trial ' You were right about tipping off tn, press to some of the new evidenc, we uncovered. He can brag in hi next campaign speech how he savet tn state the heavy cost of a secont trial by having the indictment dis missed. I told him I'd be there il 10 minutes-''
 'Oh.' Nan could not restrain tn jlttle vail of disappointment, but sh recovered quickly. Good luck John I did want 10 go over th Flackhull case with you. find ou what you'd learned today. and all but that can wait till this evening can't it?"
 She wanted him to jecr fondly This evening! Remember. youn, lady. this is our wedding day! We'r going to forget lawyering for on evening" at least"' But he sai nothing of the kind, "Oh,In prob ably be back in time to go over tn Blackhull case with you. What glutton for work you are, anyway.