New Britain herald., 1930-07-08
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Natalie Converse, jealous of her . husbands friendship with Bernadine Lamont, leaves him. Alan is con- soled by his secretary Phillipa West, who Is seeking 10 make an al- vantageous marriage.
 - Natalie returns, and Alan real lzes that he loves her, but his chivalrous .eeIlng Tor Phlllip4 keeps her standing between them when she refuses to release Alan.
 Natalie appeals to5 him in an emergency and he returns to their home. but h= ls TOO honorable to attempt q reconciliation. Natalie suspects there is another woman. One day she meets Berradine in Alan's office. Her old jealousy flares up again and she qarrals bitterly with Alan That night he dimes with Phinlpa.
 The next day Natalie comes 10 the office 10 plead Tor forgiveness. Alan ,s out Phlhpa. fearful lest . his anger should not endure, plo.s to discredgr Natalie In q letter she changes the name os q stock Bernadine wants to one that is worthless Berua4i1a comes to the office and discovers the substitution after the order has gone through. III the .nvas- .zarjon that follows Phlnipa directs suspicion against Natalie. Alan feneves her guilty ani goes ID 70 HlIshIre 10 accuse her.
 
 delphla. Alan makes good Bernl- dimes losses Not long afterwarl Bernadine dies and he turns 70 ThIllipa 70 help him carz for Bobby, Berrad!nes y0ung son. Natalie reads ot B=rradlre'S death and re- turns 10 make d last plea for a r=- = CCrcillation. Alan uisunderstands her motive and tells her he is going to marry Phillipa West when he is free. Bu- Philupa is not wiling for him TO adopt Bobby Alan decides 10 go ahead with r Gaoftrev Norman. friend. comes 10 his office and in- vi-es Alan 10 lis apartment on a matter os great importance. Alan accepts. Phillipa is preparing to start 10 New York when the teie- rhone rings, She hopes it is Alan and rushes 10 answer il. She is greatly surprised 10 hear the voice that replies 10 her
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 CHAPTER NLVII
 "Geoffrcy Norman" Phillipa fairly squealed his name in her sur prise and unexpected pleasure When did you get back"
 Not long ago Godfrey told her.
 But how did you know where to . find me? Have you seen Alan?"
 Geoffrey permitted her first ques- ton to answer itself when he said: Yes. I've seen Alan. Just had q minute with him in his office"
 Did he tell you?" Phillipa went on. Then she laughed T sup pose you've called me up to wish me happiness
 Why, Alan didn't tell me any thing" Geoftrey answered truth fully. Have you inherited a for tune or something like that2'
 oh" Phnhpa, was rather taken back. but she instantly became gay again with the thought that Geof- frey had called her, then, simply . because he wanted to. Not know ing she was engaged to Alan, he naturally thought it all right.
 I'm coming down town" she cried excitedly, I'd like to see you"
 Well, I'm awfully sorry" Geot- frey said regretfull, "because ! want to see you, too. But I've got q lot of important engagements for the rest of the day. I called up to ' see if you wouldn't come 10 q little party at my place tonight?'
 Phillipa hesitated. but she was thinking hard and fast Geoffreys invitation presented an opportunity to show Alan she wasn't tied hand and foot to the life he was laying - out for her Let him stay away from dinner-and come up just to see Bobby,
 I'd be delighted" she said at last. DO you mean your aparl- ment on Park avenue? ?' Know the addresa2"
 "Of course. Haven't I mailed you bushels and bushels Of bonds?"
 Would you mind coming early? This isn't a fashionable party at - all"
 I'll have dinner in town and come up about eight-thirty. o. K. ?'
 Right. It's avfully kind Of you"
 Phillipa smiled frequently to herself on the way 10 the station, 10 take train to New York. Geof- : frey had been q bit stiff. but that was his way. she thought And his tip not to drcss-thoughttVl lad"
 Thoughtful - and oh so rich! As good looking as Alan, too, in his way. If she had the chance to choose between them. . Well, he hasn't forgotten me" She smiled like a puss in cream. Alan, and his orphan kid, Going to adopt him. And she could like it or lump it. But who could say? Perhaps she wouldn't have to lump 1t
 She shopped with a high heart, buying herself a new and dressier s blouse of eggshell crepe to wear with her smart blue suit. Kid