New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
I By Mays CT

synopsis: Brynmor plans to mar Ey ClariCe Day. a dancer, despite his wealthy fathers objections. Freddy Mason, whom Brynmor hates, warns Clarice that he will reveal her past 10 Brynmor if she insists on marry ing him. CiariCe has assisted Mason in several thefts, but Brynmor knows nothing of her alliance wit him. In an attempt to get Mason out of the way Clarice puts police on his trail, The night before the proposed mar riage. Brynmor calls his former sweetheart Mary Lou Leslie. Her new fiance, Tony Ti-herington, ap- parently has been lost while flying over Australia. and Brynmor offers sympathy. Mason accests him as he is about to enter Claric@s flat a while later, and Brynmor tries in vain to get rid of him. -. Chapter g
 DISGRACE , The last person Brynmor. had wanted to see was Freddy Mason. Surely the fellow had sense enough to know that. Yet what could he do about it under the circumstances?
 Clarice herself answered the ring. They heard the click-click of the wooden heels Of her mules grow louder as she ran down the corrl- der. She saw Brynmor first.
 "Oh, Bryn, darling" she began. Then she caught sight of Freddy Mason, and the color instantly fled from her cheeks. For a moment Brynmor thought she was going to faint.
 "W-w-why. I don't
 "Of course it's 2 surprise to see me" Mason interposed grimly He stepped forward through the door way
 Clarice chung Imply against the door, apparently unable to speak or move. Brynmor somehow felt sor- " for her. Why should Mason have taken it into his head to in- trude in this way? He sensed something queer in the air. Sheer curiosity triumphed over his reso- lution to keep quiet
 Whats the meaning of all this?' he demanded. E.. Mason continued to walk down the corridor toward Clarice's room. --- Come along, Whittamore," he flung over his shoulder. You're going to hear a certain. little story that may amuse you, and again it may not"
 Terrified, Clarice flung her arms around Brynmor.
 Don't listen to him, Bryn. dar- ling" she begged hystericaily. Go away. please, Come back later-' =. Before he could reply Mason in 'fervened.
 -. It's no use, Clary. Hes going to hear it now. straight from the shoulder. If he still wants to marry you afterward, that's his affair,
 Come along" he added, since neither Brynmer nor CIarice moved. Lets make ourselves con- fortable. This may be a long sit ting. you know.
 Clartco, her head bowed as if in shame, followed the two men into the living room. Brynmor, awaI-- ing developments, said nothing, Freddy still smiled with that ma llcious grin.
 Presently he cleared his throat.
 Well, shall I begin? ?'
 Clarice fidgeted on the divan. - NO. I'll tell him myself" she said decisively. After all. this is my story"
 Her small body. under the flow ing red dress, was rigid, and her white ringed hands were clenchai at her sides.
 I'm going to tell you everv- thing, Bryn. I'm not afraid" She threw contemptuous glance iH Mason's direction, but he continued to maintain an air Of indifference. I'm going to tell you the whole story Of my life, right from the be- ginning
 Brynmor leaned forward. He said nothing, but his head was awhirl with questions What was the cause of all this? Clarice hadn't intimated that there was any req son for such a revelation, and he hadn't pressed her for facts about her past.
 T never had any parents to speak of" she resumed. T was brought up in the slums a gutter kid. But l had big ideas in my head, and I wanted to do thing<, become a great dancer. I had lots of talent, but no money and 10 training. And I needed training 10 get out of the rut,
 When I was 15 I got a dancing job in a cheap cabaret in the East End. That's where I met Freddy. He took an interest in me, offered me money for lessons and nice clothes. Well, I took the money. What else could I do? It was that CT nothing,
 Tn return, I've been helping him from time to time It seemed diff ficult for her to continue, but she did so resolutely. "Yes, you may as well know it. Freddys a crook. High class jobs, night clubs and the like, are his specially. . ." >' Her voice broke off suddenly.