New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
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w olnded Prlde prevents sllHtF .Io!I seeking a reconciliation, and Alan turns to Phiutpa, who plays her part so cleverly that they soon become engaged.
 Natalie writes Alan. informing him of her return. Philipa, tearing o' losing Alan. tells him she is obliged 10 leave home. because of trouble with her father.
 Alar's meeting with Natalie. who brings her ycunG sister, Florence. with her leaves Alan hopeful, but batflad as 10 Naralo's intentions. Ashamed of his neglect Of Phillipa, he goes to her apartment the next day, and without directly asking it of him. he agrees to pay for the fur nishinss Natalie asks 10 talk to him, and he invites himself to dinner. He goes home to dress and IS about 10 leave when Phlldpa telephones. She appears distraught and hurt wher he tells her he cannot take her to din uer,
 After an evening Of friendly but evasive talk. Natalie appeals 10 his love for her. and Alan. torn by his knowledge of his love for her, and hIs enrangIomcnt with Philhpa. is silent. Natalie believes that Alan does not love her, Alan goes, asking . if he may return the next evening" NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER NNNT .. .. .. .r Y was not a week before Alan was back in his home,
 Though there had been short , period during which he believed he . never would live there again. For Philhra lad flatly refused 10 release him from his engagement.
 When he left Natalie 10 seek this . release. he went 10 Phillipa's apart ment. and found har engaged IT making It hahirahla with the few . pieces Of furniture that had been de- livered that day.
 He could seo or her face traces Of the mental storm she had been through. But he did not know that 1t was temper. he thought # was pain, He felt like brute all evening over the way he left her down about dinner and getting moved. His feel ing had perhaps made it impossible -.for him and Natalie 10 reach an un- -@ -@derstandirg. Phillpa. less on his conscience, might not have stood so - immovablv in his way % Tut he decided 10 face the issue with her squaraly, and nov he had to 20 on with if, or know he was a zmoral coward.
 She plainly showed her surprise at seeing him, and essayed sveetIy . welcoming smile. He began by - -aroIogizIng for calling so late. But I had 10 talk with you. Phillipa." <" he went on and this is - better than the offca"
 Oh. I couldn't have gone to sleep ~anyy'ay." Philipa assured him hur- -- riedly. She wanted 10 talk too @anxious 10 put him right f he had @any wrong ideas
 Alan looked around for q place tc ;, sir.
 Take my suitcase off that chair, ~ Phillipa said. at the same time 7. clearing another for herself She sat .e on one foot and curlod the other 1 about g leg of the chair Iookine 2 small, and childish as a result Of the .. intormaIity ot her posture. Her haii - was disarranged and there was { smudge on her chin. One fist Wal stuck into a pocket of the blu. 70 smock she was wearing. She mad. -an appealing picture. but Alan Va. unaware Of it
 Have you any idea why I couldn' have dinner with you tonight, Phil lipao" he asked.
 She nodded. her lips moving lill, <. hurt chlld's. Natalie 9" she sail a softly.
 & Yes. I went up there" Alan an swered, his voice grown suddena '. husky.
 what she was thinking
 "Phillipa. this Is all a ghastIv mis --take"' he blurted out helplessIy pleadi1gly.
 Phtllpa stiffened in her chair. Sh had thrown an arm over the haci of it. Now her fingers grlpped it un ~til they Were white.
 It's q mistake for you 10 trea -~mo like .his,' she cried.
 ~- "Phillipa. please
 She was on her feet, facing him. Don't 'Phillipa' me, Alan. I ha enough of that at home. Tel n what you camc here 10 say. What a ghastly mistake?"
 Alan's eyes varered. He hate what he had 10 do frankly calIe 1t rotten. She did not draw hack q inch. Say it," she commanded. .a About us" he said finally.
 Phillipa choked back the bite Laughter that rose to her lips .Sa arealized suddenly that she must g #harseIf under control. She couI &scratch just as effectively f she kcr .~her claws sheated until she neede ~athem.
 She retreated 10 her chair an Sank into it. weakly
 You mean-our enga cement? ~she asked with as much calmness a ~she could summon up.
 Yes" Alan nodded. q never ca a.love anyone but Natalie, Phillipa." -" Phillipa slumped in her chan With heartrending moan.
 ls Alan looked away from her. Goo aif being sorry would help .'
 Phillipa began 10 sob and gasp oL .abrokcn sentences at inc same time. so Why Jo I have 10 be the one { sse-r1FFar nI7 \ Ia 10 -,- a-you sure? You needn't have done it J can't stand it. oh, don't you See -I can't stand ito
 She had slipped from her chair {
 the floor, huddled heap Of miser ~that wrenched and tore at Alan s.hea If