New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

and wait to be rescued. Tony aS- | sures me, in his cable. that they lived on prickly pears and liked them, Anyway, they're safe in Brisbane now, and Gay Girls being mended. In a few days they're go- ing to continue the flight"
 Brynmor decided that further comment was expected from him.
 That's fine. You say you've had a cable already?"
 Mary Lou nodded. Ut arrived just before I left the shop"
 And what did he say?" asked Brynnor, although he had no great l desire to know.
 "Oh, not much, except lot about mechanical details and their future plans"
 I'm sure that's not all,' Brya- more remarked slyly.
 Not quite" Mary Eou admitted. She continued eating and smiled to herself.
 Brynmor still was annoyed by the thought that Mary Lou hadn't seemed to remember that he also had something to tell her. It was rather thoughtless of Titherington, he reflected to get himself rescued or this particular day
 In the end, however, 1t was Mary Lou herself who preached the sub- jeCt
 Please forgive me. Brynmor, for being so utterly absorbed in my own affairs. I've been almost hys- terical about Tony lately - couldn't think of anything else. What did you tell me the other day about your marriage? l was so obsessed in my worry over Tony that I didn't even catch the drift ot what you said. Haven't you something exciting to tell me?'
 Scarcely exciting" Brynmor cor rected, with a wry smile. He was nonplussed that she had paid TO attention to his announcement of only a few nights ago.
 What is it? Please tell me"
 I'm not going to be married, that's all"
 Mary Lou at once became duly concerned.
 What a shame, Should I be sorry 2"
 Well. I don't know" Brynmor reflected. This is in strict conti- dence, but I'll tell you. It appears that Clarice was in cahoots with a chap known to the police as Gen. tleman Freddy"
 But that's exciting. isn't it'" Mary Lou interrupted. Wouldn't it be fun if you had married her and had real live crook in the family? They're frightfully fash icnable just now, you know"
 Her happiness was irrepressible, but Brynmor looked pained.
 Its no laughing matter for me, I assure you" He felt that she was turning his tragedy into q joke. You see. I happened to be rather fond of Clarice."
 Then why didn't you marry ber?" she demanded. You could have reformed her. I thought all men loved to reform their wives"
 The expression on his face caused her to pause.
 Forgive me, Brynmor." Her voice softened. T know it's horri- bly, impolte of me to behave like this. I really am sorry. It must have been 2 terrible shock
 "Tt u-ar" ba admitted
 Mary Lou leaned across the ta- ble and gave his hand a quick tight squeeze.
 Buck up. old dear. Try to laugh about it. I've had to try that late ly. and I knew that it helps to tide over the rough spots"
 Her optimism rather stabilized Rrynmor's shaken feelings. He looked across at Mary Lou and dis covered, suddenly, that she really vas most satisfying. He liked the way she was wearing her hair.
 You've changed considerably slnce last summer, Mary Lou" he remarked.
 Have F" she smiled i've been educated, you know
 And not by books?"
 She shook her head pensively "Oh. no, book learning doesn't | mean much to a girl. It's other things that counts-things a mother can't teach you things you must learn for yourself. Don't you think I've improved?"
 "I liked you last summer" Bryn- nor unused. evading her question. You were so unspoiled and naive then"
 Yet that didn't mean a thing