New Britain herald., 1930-07-23

Will De 10 shilling week, ana you'll begin work this minute. And your first job today will be 10 de- liver this gown to Miss Gwendolyn Carruthers. I believe you know apologize for the unfortunate mis- take that was made last night
 Her sudden outburst robbed Tony of his usual ready wit. While he was groping vainly for some clever remark to offer in reply. she thrust cardboard box into his arms and shut the door in his face.
 The wind had been taken con- pletely out of Tonys sails, and he looked in amazement at the gaily decorated box under his arm. Then he chuckled
 Well, that's score one for Mary Lou,' he muttered, But why not play up to this game? It may turn out to be amusing yet."N
 He swung the box under his arm. and let himself out to the street by side door to avoid another en- counter with Jay.
 The weather had changed since he had entered the store. The skies had clouded, and raindrops splashed down on the scurrying pedestrians.
 Tony turned up his coat collar, spotted the bus he wanted, and ran for it. As he crossed the street, the box slipped from under his arm. and the wind sent it scur- rying into the gutter.
 He dashed for it, but horses hoof beat him 10 it. Undaunted, the horse galloped on, the box sur ping-and the dress trailed behind in the mud.
 Tony shouted hoarsely to the driver, but to no avail. He re trieved the dress with difficulty. wrapped it hastily in a newspaper he carried, and rushed back to the bus
 When he reached the Carruthers home in Mayfair a short while lat CT, Tony wondered whether to de liver the package at the front door ar the back. A notice on the front door. however, decided. the point for him.
 It read: Please deliver all packages at the side entrance"
 He rang the bell impetuously, and Gwendolyn herself opened the door.
 Why, Tony :" Her greenish eyes viewed him with surprise.
 What are you doing here at this time of day? Delivering the meat. or something ?"
 Tony looked down sheepishly at the untidy package under his arm. He began to see that it might not be so much fun after all.
 As a matter of fact" he stam- mered, its your dress from Mrs. Jerome's shop"
 Gwendolyns face flushed with anger.
 She snatched the package from him, held up the crumpled, torn. mud-splashed remains of what once had been an expensive evening frock of pale green taffeta.
 She stared at the dress in dis may. then looked up at a red-faced Tony.
 Whats the meaning of this out rage, anyway" she demanded. The tone Of her voice should have warned him.
 "W-why, IT just dropped in at the shop and Mary Lou asked me to bring the dress around to you. -
 At that remark Gwendolyn few into q rage.
 I've never heard of anything so low. SO rottenly mean. You think you're making a fool of me. don't you, Tony Titherington You and Mary Lou. Don't think I can't see through this trick. It's a put-up job between you two to make me feel small. If you ever so much as dare to show your face at this house again I'll 60"
 Here Gwendolyn's imagination failed her. She flung the rag of q dress in his face, and slammed the door.
 "Whew" Tony calculated a mo- ment later. "I seem to have torn it, and no mistake. Oh, damn this dress ="
 Seeing dust bin handy he threw the dress into 1t. slammed down the lid with a gesture Of dis gust and stalked off to get some lunch.
 He wondered it Mary Lou had known what would happen when he delivered the dress to Gwen dolyn, Or had it been entirely his fault for getting the dress into