New Britain herald., 1930-12-20
BEAU I Y by MATTEL HOWE FARNHAM

U tIlt I.t.l SUI lllIL T dItLlN Il1l lltN GI gone to Europe with Robert Dan- ieIs. It was common family knowl- edge. Bur only David's mother and his lawyer knew that David had never been told. David was speak ing
 Do you know about this?" he asked his mother. His tone was sharp.
 "Nes.' Mrs, Frost did not finch. The lgt1ar addressed to you I took to Nour Coasin Edward. There was nothing in the letter but an impu- dent demand for Sheila. Your cou- sin answered 1t kindly, but firmly, in The way you would have an- swerad i- yourself. Perhaps our judgment was at fault, But it was just after you had had the influen- z5. YoI had instructed Edward to 50- for you. We agreed it would be a,~f ro spare you."
 Amelia gaHa q little gasp. That 'orter WAS one Of her trump cards ,oGId her mother get away with that? Apparently she could.
 I'm sure your intentions were gho best, but you should have brought rhe letter 10 me-let me decide" said David evenly.
 'J'm sorry, David. I worried for long time whether 1 had done right. .
 How about my letters and Jul terto's?" AmeIla broke in. It's pretty serious oftense, intercepting cra Jr.-sd States mail. Fanny hadn't instructed you to act for her. Il don't soc how Fanny's private mail had anything to do with Day. ids teelings.'
 Those letters came years ago, soon after Fanny had left. It was a time Of great mental and moral stress My highest duty was to Sheila. Shella had 10 be protected"
 '$heila protected from Fanny. Name of name. Unless Fanny wer. lnere -. No codr- Of law, you know the law only separates abandoned women absolutely from their children. You've out-Heroded the law! :!
 David Was shaken; his hand trem- tied,
 If you can prove to me that that"-ho could not speak Farny's name-"if you can prove that any injustice has been done"
 "Arrant nonsense" Mrs. Frost cried. After her fIa6rant deser- ton"
 Amelia swung round and faced her mother.
 Do you suppose Fanny hasn't story to tell? You're as vindlctiye as you arc stupid. Shella doesn't know yet that Fanny lived for two years on 5l5 a week. cIcrking be- hind d counter; that all she had for her food was 55 cents day. AmeDa chohed. Do you think Shaila will ever forgive you tAat?"
 But that cant be true. l: isn't trua." David cried.
 Tt Is true. Come down to New 1 York with me. I'll prove 1t, Oh, l know you offered Fanny money. lut you know she refused t. You ought 10 b. proud, fl It's in you 10 he proud. that your chlld's mother threw your money in your face, after you had cast her out without a hearing, Didn't you know that she'd die first? But no. You were her husband for six years, and such d thought never entered your head. You never even bothered to find out whetaef she was dead or alive"
 Altough Mrs. Frost feared one revelation more than all else, she opened the door on her doom.
 David took 1t for granted that Fanny WIS provided for-that that man provided for. her" What man. Amelia asked quickly, and then, Bob Daniels? David, you couldn't think she would take B2b Daniclss money? You couldn't have thought that But >hy not?" he cried wildly. she vert to Europe with him. Fanny never went to Europe with Bob. You don't mean you don't know? Fanny went straight from this house 10 her old nurse.' David graspcd Amelia's wrist.
 Can you prove that? How do you know?"
 Know? Why. everyone knows. I.coua Cousin Emmellna, Mother.' Auteha stopped. caught al her throat "Mothar, you, you--'
 Mrs Frost bit her lip until i, lost all feeling. David turned upon hor.
 You EucH you let me believe that hdcous lie ''
 Mrs. Frost caught a. chair 10