The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-28
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY.


 home from year and half in Paris. The couple are not en- gagged but there has been an un- dcrStanding between them. On the pier the girl secs a beautiful woman waving to Crosby. He says she is MRS LANGLEY, a ships acquaint- ancc.
 The couple drive to MRS OHARES roOming house where a celebration honoring the young artist has been prepared. Just as the dinner is to be served Crosby makes a telephone call and returns to say he must leave at once. He goes to Mrs Langley's lavish apart ment and agrees to attend a dinner party with her. Two nights later Crosby breaks a dinner engagement with Gypsy, explaining he is spend- ing the evening with business associ- ates. Gypsy goes to the thcatcr alone and encounters Crosby and Mrs Langley in the after-theatcr crowd. There Is a scene. Mrs Langley drives off in her car and Gypsy and Crosby go home in taxi, quarreling all the way. Next mOrn- ing MISS FUTILE, office executive at MacNAMARA'S, summons Gypsy for a private interview. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER VI.
 Gypsy collected the work on her desk and arose. "I'n come right away, Miss Tuttle," she said.
 What was it that had gone wrong now? As we'll to get the ordeal over. Gypsy followed the older woman into the adjoining office. II was a tiny room with barely space for Miss Tuttle's desk, two chairs and wooden cabinet. It was al- ways used for hiring, discharging and for those interviews which gained impressiveness by the office executives brisk Come into my private office!"
 be wrong Gypsy entered the room. Futile said with what seemed forced brightness.
 There had never been any great friendship between these two. Miss Futile six months previously had been transferred from the book keeping department. She was thor ougly impressed with her own im- portance. The transfer was pro- motion and Miss Futile had ener- getically instituted efficiency measures"-to the irritation of Gypsy and others accustomed to the old routine. Clara Howard and one or two of the other typists had won preferment by flattery. Gypsy, on the other hand, had a reputation for independpnce
 "Sit down, Miss Mcbride" the older woman motioned toward the only chair.
 Gypsy sat down. And it was at that moment she realized what was to come. Those figures she had typed Saturday-the directors re- port! She had failed to check them and now an error had been discov- cred. Her mind whirled as she thought of consequences.
 Miss Futile leaned back in her chair. folding her hands upon the desk. It was an attitude which meant the interview had begun.
 "How long have you been with the MacNamara company" she asked.
 1.-TWO and a half years"
 The older womans nod was busi- like. She had not asked the question for information. She had known exactly how long Gypsy had worked at MacNamara's. You are probably aware" Miss Futile con- tinued, "that your record of service is longer than any of the other typists in this department"
 "Yes."
 Why couldn't Futile break the bad news and be through with it? Was she actually enjoying this de- lay?
 Evidently the discussion twas not to be hurried. Miss Futile hesi- tated, cleared her throat and then went on:
 "One of the policies which wish to enforce" she said, lis to base advancement upon length of service. It is, believe, recognized that this makes for efficiency. You are in line for the next promotion"
 Gypsy said nothing, waiting.
 "Mr Reynolds secretary is leav- ing the first of next week." Miss Futile continued. ''I believe you can do the work and have recom- mended you for the place. MT Rev holds VIII give you some letterS to test your speed at dictation this afternoon"
 "Why, Miss Tuttle-you mean!"
 'There will be an advance of $2 a week after you have shown that you can do the work satisfactorily"
 Still Gypsy could hardly believe her ears. There was pause. Evi- dently Miss Futile was expecting some word of appreciation.
 "I hope you're pleased, Miss Me Bride" she said trifle stiffly.
 "Oh-oh. yes. Thank you. It's a big surprise, well, I wasn't ex- pecting anything like this. Its-it certainly Is a surprise!"
 'I'll let you know when Mir Key holds is ready. It will probably be about 3 o'clock"
 Gypsy understood she was dis missed. She also sensed that she had insured displeasure.
 Its awfuly nice of you to give me this chance. Miss Tuttle." she said. rising.
 T only hope you justify m,