New Britain herald., 1930-07-19

man. He's not abroad, as you think Youn find him tonight at No. Il Red Hart Square. But you'd better be quick
 With that she rang off. She was breathing heavily as she put down the receiver. Now that she actually had done it, she experienced a sense Of fear. If Freddy ever found
 A noise in the hallway caught her attention. She sprang to her feet and threw open the door.
 The maid was on her knees, pol ishing the floor. Clarice stared at her in surprise. What are you doing. Gwen, polishing the floor at this hour of night?"
 The gentleman had such muddy feet. I thought I'd clean it up be- fore I went home, miss," the girl apologized
 Clarice didn't comment but her should there have been muddy foot prints in the hall when it hadn' | rained that day?
 In the light of his approaching marriage. Brynmor had dismissed ali worries about Freddy Mason. In stead. his mind was agog with thoughts Of the wedding-and the Paris honeymoon with Clarice. He had the special license and tickets to Paris in his pocket.
 He glanced at the evening paper as he dashed homeward, The head lines read: Daredevil Tony Still Missing"
 That meant continued grief for Mary Lou. At ohce Brynmor had the impulse to telephone her and extend his sympathy. Surely it would do no harm, and it might cheer her up.
 Mary Lou's voice sounded truly grateful when he did call.
 "Oh. yes. we're still hopeful" she replied 10 his question. I'll let you know if We hear anything"
 Her sincerity embarrassed Bryn- nor.
 "I-Im afraid I won't be here for the next few days" he stammered. You see. I'm being married tomor- row. We're going to Paris for a few days. you know.'
 He felt tactless in saying it. yet Mary Lou seemed positively en- unused. He had to admit that she had been the best kind of a sport about the whole affair.
 shes topping kid" he pom dered as ne nung up the receiver, Wish I hadn't been so mean to her that first night she came to town. Eur, after all. that's q thing of the past
 Immediately his thoughts swung to the future Tomorrow at this time h. and CIarice would be on their way to Paris-and two weeks of excitement,
 He dressed rapidly. Clarice didn't know of his plans for d honeymoon. and he was eager to break the news to her.
 Brynmor had considered his fathers objections 10 the maria ge, but they didn't seem so serious now. What could his father say, once he really was married? Colo uel Whittamore always had been reasonable about most things, and Brynmor only hoped he would take a. decent attitude when 1t came to accepting CIarice as a daughter in-law.
 He hailed cah and urged the driver to make all possible speed toward Clarice's flat. H. had walked the distance many times but to- night 1t seemed that the cab was irexcusabIy slow. Congested traffic at several corners made it even worse.
 Finally Brynmor stepped out, his ce flushed with the excitement of anticipation, He ran up the walk. and started to ascend the stairs to Clarice's door. A sound behind caused him 10 look back.
 As he did 90 he felt the grip of a hand on his arm. and the figure Of 8 man stood beside him in the dim ly lighted stairway
 Hello. Whittamore. Just going ID ! o see Clarice were you? I think I'll come along, toe"
 Brynmor recognized the voice inn mediately and with a sharp sense of annoyance, Who else except Freddy Mason spoke with such q, sheer? What vas he doing rere tonight, Of all times? Thoroughly disgruntled by the fellows interruption, he turned to face Mason directly.
 What's tho big idea Mason?" he demanded in irate tones. I'm sick of seeing you whenever I come to sec Claricc. What's your game in trailing me like this uyway? I'm taking Clarice out 10 dinner tonight,