New Britain herald., 1929-06-25

tis. She demands a check which she accepts condescendingly from Mans fingers, then departs for shop ping tour, leaving the child for Nan to care for. When Willis Todd calls Nan at 5:3O she is almost hysterical from the strain of the afternoon. He tells her he has question to ask her. As she leaves the phone, she tells herself she knows what that question is and if her answer is yes, she need never again be nursemaid for Iris Morgan. need never suffer her insolence again.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER II
 "Whew, i'm tired." Nan Carroll kroaued, as she banked cushions upon one end of the big couch which would later serve as her bed, and curled her small body into the nest. Half past ten. and this is the first deep breath I've had time to take today. Be an angel, Willis, ana just sit. want to do that famous relaxing stunt I'm always reading about. l think the general idea is to close your eyes. make your mind . perfect blank. turn loose of every- thing. and let every nerve unkink. It listens swell. doesn't it?" she srinned crookcdly at the man who had settled as near her on the couch as he dared.
 Don't go to sleep, honey" Willis warned her, his gray eyes grave and tender as they searched the re- faxed. weary little face that was cuddled childishly against black satin cushion. II told you I had something to say to you and that you'd better make up your mind to listen. You can't escape me now as you did at dinner"
 Mice old bully" she gibed drowsily. But don't talk for just . few minutes. or I'll scream and tear my hair which would be pity. since I paid a dollar and a quarter for this finger wave Just yesterday. Whew!" And she ex- haled another sigh of profound fa- tigue, borrowing still more deeply into her nest of cushions.
 The young man who watched her with loving anxiety looked any thing but a bully but he did look thoroughly nice" 6and-brown hair, few freckles that persisted through the remains of coat of summer tan. and a broad mouth that seemed to be trying to offset the boyishness of the dimple-cler chin.
 For perhaps five minutes Mans eyes remained closed. then they flew open, to laugh at Willis Todd's intent anxiety. "Old Sobersides!" she teered fondly thrusting out an impudent small foot to kick him unhurtingly I'm all rested now. able to bear up under anything. What's 1t going to be-another lec- ture on the heinous crime of break ing ones dates with ones steady? Defendant pleads guilty and throws herself upon the mercy of the court
 No, it's not a lecture, though you. deserve one" Willis Todd told her gently, as he moved near enough to take her hands. You know darned we'll what it is, and I'm not going to let you kid me out of it this time" he added sternly. When are you going to marry me. Nan? Next Saturday or Sunday"
 'Oh, dear" Nan sighed. lifting his hand in both hers and laying her back against it. You're going to be masterful and arbitrary. aren't you. dear? like you so much better when you're just sweet and restful. You really can't im- asine how sweet and restful you are. as a rule. Willis darling. There's no one else with whom I can be 50 natural. Why, Willis. [ don't even mind your seeing mo with my hair all out of curl or a run in my stocking. Nice boy!" And she rubbed her cheek cajol ingly against his hand.
 Just another good reason why you must marry me. then" Willis retorted no less sternly. "You're killing yourself on that fool job of yours. honey. ana I'm not going to stand for it another week. Play ing nursemaid to Morgans little selfish wife. doing all your. own work in the office and half of Nor ean'se"