New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
FANNY SPEAKS HER MIND

Fanny realized that she mast swallow without outward bitterness her mother-in-law' imolorable ln- terferencs in her life and Davld's.
 It would have ranked loss if David had shared her inner resent ment or admitted once that they had been unfairly used. But David would no more permit his wife to criticize his mother than he would permit his mother 10 criticize Fanny.
 The first clash between Fanny and her nother-in-lav came from Fanny forgetting or ignoring the unwritten law of tha household that a guest must he prepared for elab- orately in advance.
 The first Sunday after her return from the seashore Fanny was ldling on the front porch when she saU Dr. Suter passing the house. Dr. Sutcr had been one Of the physicians T attendance on Shella, and he came across the lawn to inquire for his small patient. He stayed 70 talk and was still there when the supper gong sounded,
 You must have supper with Us, Fanny insisted, T won't let you say no"
 AS was their Sunday custom. Mrs. Frost and David had spent the aft ernoon mapping. Mrs. Frost liked Dr. Suter well enough - as well, that is, as she liked any nen conner - but her room was just over the porch, and the voices and laughter had annoyed and disturbed her Moreover, Mrs. Frost distinctly dis approved of married woman spending practically the entire aft ernoon alone with an unmarrle4 man, in full sight of eyery passer- by.
 Ir cannot he wondered that Mrs. Frosts greeting matched her name, nor that she made small effort 70 conceal her displeasure. David and Fanny did what they could 10 cover up her lack Of cordialit- bu- they guest escaped as soon as he decent ly could. Fanny's cheeks and her eyes were blazing, but she tried to speak lightly.
 Will you tell me please what the trouble is? Has the bank failed, CT scmething?'
 Certainly no.," said Mrs. Frost. ''Dr. Suter had kept me awake for two hours. I could not pretend 10 any great enthusiasm at his con- lz-ga +rr- Fanny, I must asi, you 10 Iet m know beforehand when VOL want to invite a friend or acquaintance to break bread with ua'
 I'm sorry ve kept rou awake But the supper was delicious: and anyway 1 didn't know iU advance. Dr. Surer was here and supper was ready it seemed only civilized ro ask him to star 1 thought you liked him. know David does"
 Mrs. Frost flushed slightly but Ter voice vas even I like him very much. But you must under stand that certain ruics and regula- tons to which NC must all conform are necessary and reasonable No" "P II Sd no more 1DD-- It- -~l i' will you get the dominoos? I'm sure Fanny and I would enjoy EaTa.
 "Shella was a lttlc restless l3sr night -1 must sec nov. she is. I'm rather tired myself" At the best Of time Fanny hated dominoes. and just now she Ras n d mood 0 kick them. box and all 70 the ceiling. She was perfectly free 70 entertain there! About as free as Stubby the cat.
 You may 20, said Mrs Frost graciously, but don't stay too lcng"
 Half an hour later Fanny. in somewhat better hlmor, settled herself in her sitting room with 4 novel. Came presently the new maid Virginia.
 Ms Frost wants yo1 down. stairs"
 Ask Mrs Frost please 10 ex- cuse ro. Tell her I'm undressing
 "Yessum." said Niginla She was back shortly.
 Ms Frost says 10 come on down in your dressing gown"
 Fanny gritted her teeth.
 Tell Mrs. Frost 1 have a head