New Britain herald., 1930-06-27


 never work for you again
 Alan opened his mouth 10 speak, but she rushed on. stopping him. T couldn't go back home, either. Dad wouldn't have me, and Mother would he heartbroken.
 stop it, Phillipa, please" Alan exclaimed in desperation. I'm not q brute. We can talk this thing out scnsihly"
 "Sensibly," Phnlipa famed at him "That means that ycu don't care how l suffer-"
 It means nothing of The kind, Alan answered resignedly. Please get up.' He put his hands under her arms. and lifted her back 10 her chair
 "IU kill myself" she sobhed, re- laxing against him. T can't lose you, Alan, love you 100 much"
 But Phillpa. what could we make of it after what I've told you?" he asked helplessly
 PhilHpa lifted her face, Were you happy with Nataue?" she retorted hotly Then, beseechingly: "Oh, Alan. you weren't. You know you weren't. II would just he like that again. I'd let you 20 if I thought you would he happy, hut I know you wouldn't Natalie couldn't have low ed you 10 leave you like she did. I'll make you happy Think of the von- darful times we've had together. I know we'll he happy And I won't, won't. I won't let you go,"
 Her voice had risen in a crescendo Of emotion. her hands were flung up to his arms. pulling him down to her. Alan. Alan. kiss me, kiss me" she begged
 Alan stopped over her. blank de- spair in his heart.
 Alan did not go to Nataie's the next night. She did not expect him. .0r he sent a message to say he would not come. He offered no cy- planation. but he said. God bless yOu.' ar rhe end Of it. Over which ] honcdjcrion Florence uttered a knowing 'Humph." when she read inc telegram.
 . She had refrained from taking any direct action against her sisters sup posed rival until after Alan's expect cd visit But now that he was nol 1 comlng, she went ahead and perfect cd her plans
 Andrew was necessary to them. She wanted him 10 take her 10 a public library She hated to leave Natalie alone. but she already had 8 date with Andrew. and she was eager 10 get into action.
 Take an aspirin and hot bath and 20 10 bed" she urged her Sis ter, when she was ready to leave the { house. Natahe's pallor and quiet . hopelcssncss worried her.
 If she would only rave and rant and break up few pieces of furni- ture, I'd like 1t better" she said to 1 Andrew, for she had to tell him what she intended to do. SO he'd be q help and not 2 nuisance.
 He agreed 10 aid her, and said: Gee, kid, you've got 2 sacrif,.in' nature sure enough. I see where I'm going 10 have it soft"
 Florence screwed up her lips. "Yeah?' she drawled. Well, biz future-sone ething- r-othcr. get a load Of this, I'm cunnin' too. elso l couldn't put this over. So when l sacrifice Hook out"
 But you're doin' this for yo9t sister"
 "Chuh. and for you and me too Gee. Andy. i'll he nice when Alan and Natalie make up. Think Of the parties she'll give for US. especially after you buy me a ring"
 Hey, baby. you're specdin'. I got 10 get set before I think Of rings"
 "A dollar down and dollar z week, I already know place. Aal . l do want to see Nat her old sell again" FIorerca's young voice swiftly changing from teasing candol to wistful tenderness revealed th, !. disposition that made Andrewi heart thump with fondness for her l Gee, she was a sweet kid.
 They ata their table 'hote din ner in reckless haste, and hied them
 selves of 10 the nearest public Ii brary. which happened 10 be rhe on, ? at Fifth avenue and Forty -SecoHC :. street.
 There, after bit of researcl
 work, th"y found what they wanted [ Then they went 10 q drug store. An,
 came out laughing in high glae.
 But just the same" Andrew con
 fe1sed. i'm glad ii isn't me" ! It'll he worth it." Florence as p 7ur-i him Hght-nearted'v 7 They hurried over to the Gran,
 Central Station and caught trsi i on tho run. Florence's plan woul l not be put into effect until the I reached Hillshire.
 There they engaged 2 taxicah an
 had themselves driven to corne r down the street where Florence hs, |. located 2 store with public telc | phones. Andrew got out and went ir ! Florence, in the taXicab. opcnc { her bag and dug out the packag
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 could see Andrew through the plat 1 glass windows, entering q teIephon
 booth. She undid the package an ., waited,
 s In q few minutes Andrew cam
 out Of the booth and walked to th T soda fountain. With the nonchalanc
 or youth, he asked for a glass ( ,. water without making a purchase.
 For the lady outside in a cab !. he explained and walked away Wit
 the glass, It being a high clas { re!ghborhood the fountain attend
 ant made no objections. Q He looked out, however, and sa f creamy-gloycd hand take the gla, . from the young man and disappei