New Britain herald., 1929-06-24

"Tm sure she's innocent" Nan interrupted vehementy q wouldn't have begged you to take the hadn't been positive There's something big behind thls scandal, r MOT the stand ask her.
 She off then, reviewing the evidence from memory her pencil tapping out her points excitedy her eyes genng with zea her cheeks carnationbrgh and the the other side of the puedout leaf of the desk listened with flat terng concentration his own pencil making an occasional note. 70
 When she paused for breath, Morgan nodded slowly T believe you're right Of course wouldn't have taken the case If hadn't believed beyond reasonable doubt that she innocent I've yet defended crook and I'd rather sae than begin The afternoon papers going to say that If he has! That Fleming woman, you say"
 You'll bust his case wide open" Nan boasted staunchy
 with just because John Curtis Morgan defending her. Every voter in the county knows that turned down hundred fee to defend those just because you knew they gang of crooks and that ted Havemeyer that all his millions couldn't buy serv when he trying to keep his son out of the pen You know what, John Curtis Morgan" she challenged him.
 What? he tcased her, obviously pleased but trying pre- tend vast preoccupation with the notes his desk.
 When you've won this caseas you're going to do the papers going to begin calling you the greatest criminal only s6 years old to have won Why most men age still fdding around hoping for junior partnership in an
 "oh, Nan, Nan. he adnnonshed her humorousy shaking his head You're seeing too big, much bigger than am And don't watch out you're going to give such sweed head that I'll be laughed out of court But seriously Man, and his voice changed became simple direct and sin cere while his held hers unwavering If have gone
 little farther than had right to, it's been because I've had the breaks and-the best secretary in the country I'm such egotistca that can't how much you've helped-'
 Above the pounding of blood in her Nan Carroll heard
 quick imperious tattoo upon the door, That particular knock had peculiar magic of its for instantly the two people within the private office transformed Happ ness which had gowed in Mans eyes like twin candles altar nuffed out leaving her round childish face pale and tsut In that instant she became the model secretary rather the model secretary that part of the world unfa miar with the camaradee of the office pictures her. She became Miss Carroll little prim, very impersona, sub servien remote. Her back sfened and automatically she poised her pencil above her notebook the respectful attitude of secretary awaiting dictation
 And in that instant John Curtis Morgan attorney ataw disappeared It the eager voice of loverhusband who called out joyousy, welcomingy: Come in' It was ar ardent boy, in spite of 36 years and siverox pet, who sprang to his feet forgetting Nan Carroll forgetting Grace Cox forgetting his fatigue, thinking only of the wht had knocked mperously upon his door.
 Come n darling Oh, hello, Sonny Boy! Out shopping with Mother? It's great to you both-'
 Mans enormous brown eyes, apparently unseeing blank circles of brown velvet took every detail of thu family that being enacted if she not present She Morgan kiss his wife, finched little she noted Iris Morgans casual arrogant acceptance of that mark her husbands adoaon felt throb of pity for her empoye she the xyearod boy refuse peulanty to be kissed Then she braced herself for Iris Morgans greeting.
 "How do you do, Nan? Gorgeous day. isn't it? m smpl
 mad for clothes Be prepared to out every penn