New Britain herald., 1929-07-01

There were less than a score Of spectators. At the press ,aDie a group of reporters, including two women feature writers, were idly talking and joking; and at the counsel table sat Iris Morgan and Bert Crawford, their heads c.ose together their voices low and earnest. At the sight Nan's anger rose again in a hot tide, and she heckoned to a bailiff lolling in the doorway.
 Tell Mir. Morgan that I must see him immediately" she ordered. Hes with the judge, l believe.'
 The man was turning away to obey when another bailiff appeared from the passage leading to the judges chambers, his manner brisk and important.
 "I'f afraid it's too late now. Miss Carroll" the bailiff she had addressed told her The judge is coming. Looks like the jury has reached a verdict"
 Along with the other spectators, Nan stood at attention while the judge entered and took his seat Then the members of the jury filed in, looking vastly relieved and proud of themselves. When they were in their places Morgan hur- ried in and went straight to Craw ford, throwing an arm across his shoulder, as if to demonstrate to the world that this man was his friend, no matter what the verdict might be.
 There was no life to speak to him. It was too late anyway. .
 ". And what is that verdict, gentlemen?' she heard Judge Has, wells grave voice inquire
 We find the defendant not gull ty." the foreman answered loudly.
 There were a few cheers, quickly broken off by the sharp rap of the judges gavel A moment later the judge had adjourned court: Crawford was blithely shaking hands with the jurors. and Iris Morgan. in an excess Of joy, was throwing her arms about her hus- bands neck.
 That there's the greatest lawyer in the middle west" her hailiff friend told Nan feelingly. Its got so jury won't convict a man that John Curtis Morgan defenos. ye- cause they believe him when he says mans innocent. Reckon you're right proud to work for I man like that, Miss Carroll"'
 ''1 am." Nan choked-and fled.
 She could stand no more. And if Morgan caught sight Of her she would have to congratulate him. She could imagine the hurt in his eyes if she failed to do ST. Why, all these years he had brought his triumphs to her with the vanity Of a small boy. sure that Sic would understand
 She did not stop until s-e reached the crowded shopping dis trict, and then only because traffic comnclled her 10 do so. She had no idea where she was song-cer- tainly not to the office.-but shn could have sobbed with rage at ne ing stopped.
 What are you SO sore arou, Nan" Christmas grouch 2"
 A hand touched her shoulder and she whirled to face Willis Todd whom she had not seen since m. night in early November when she had refused his offer of marriae eo that memorable night when v-il- lis had forced her to realize that she was in love with a man who W?S alroady married.
 Her face cleared somewhat. She was amazingly glad to see him. had missed him. Hello, Willis I've mi sod you. Friend or enc my?" Her brown eyes smiled at him Wistfully.
 "Frend.' he erinncd. "Lct.a have lunch I've wanted to call vou up a hundred times. but I didn't dare. Knew you had q right to be good and sore at me. The Traylor all right? Won't he many people in the dining room today Every body's snatching a quick bite. but maybe you're in hurry. too, with Christmas shopping to finish up?"
 No" she answered.. following him into the lobby of one of tn" most exclusive hotels in me city T want to dawdle over lunch, If you don't mind. Everything's been so hectic lately. Um! Nice table. Flowers and everything Thank heavens. there's no orcres tra, . You order for me, Willis
 It was niCe 10 have him opposite her Ht table again. nice 10 have r''r thinking of her waiting on her.