The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-14
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Gypsy he has been tilted by his fi- ancce. To spite the girl he cares for he asks Gypsy to marry him. She first refuses but later accepts They arc married next morning and depart for Forest City, his home town.
 At Jim's home they are greeted by his aunt, MISS ELLEN WALL LACE, who Immediately becomes hostile to the girl. After . few days Miss Wallace announces she is moving to a cottage down the street. Jim comes home one evening with a diamond ring for Gypsy. Before he gives 1t to her he picks up the bOOg she has been reading. In 1t is Q picture of Alan Crosby.
 NOW co ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER xxx.
 ''Here l am." Gypsy called as she entered the room. "What was 1t you were going to show me, Jim ?''
 Wa1lace's back was toward her. He stood at window, staring out across the lawn. At the sound of her voice he turned.
 Didn't you say you had some- thing to show mel" the girl asked again.
 "Why--did I? Couldn't have been anything important. guess I've forgotten it!" He was making an elaborate effort to seem casual Gypsy watched him, puzzled.
 What time are the movers com ing tomorrow for Aunt Ellen's things?" he asked lamely.
 Gypsy told him they had prom ised to arrive at o'clock. There was more talk of inconsequential things and then Walalce excused himself. Gypsy noticed he was quiet throughout dinner. Afterward when they all went to the living room he said something about hay ing work to do. He left them and went into the library. Gypsy waited until 10:30 but he did not reappear.
 The moving van was still backed up in the driveway at 10 o'clock next morning when the doorbell rang. Gypsy opened the door upon q tall. heavily built woman wearing a black plush coat and and blue hat.
 The woman extended card. "Pm from the Reliability Agency" she said.
 The card bore the name Mrs Inez Cooley and tho printed slogan of the Reliability Employ ment Agency, I've never fail"
 Come in," Gypsy invited. She led the way into the living room. Wont you sit down?"
 "Thank you. ma'am." Mrs Cooley sat down. They told me you wanted a cook.'
 Gypsy nodded She had never been on the employers side In such an interview. "You've had experi- .nce. I suppose?"
 "Yes, ma'am. I've cooked in res- taurants and hotels and private homes. was with Mrs Hockaday over on Maple street for five months. Fancy cooking for parties is my specially. How many are there in the family here?"
 Just myself" Gypsy told her, land my husband"
 "No children?"
 'Thats good" Mrs Cooley said approvingly. T never work where they have children unless there's a nurse. The laundry goes out of course? don't like to have laundry work cluttering up my kitchen. How much other help do you have ?"
 "Why--you see we've had a cook wkos been with the family for years. A woman comes three times a week to clean and do the washing and ironing. wasn't planning on
 
 the time.'
 "But they said you wanted a cook!"
 The cooking is the biggest part of the work" Gypsy began, but the woman was on her feet.
 'I wouldn't be interested" Mrs Cooley said. head high in the air.
 1T don't see why the Reliability office sent mo to such n place!" With an air of offended dignity she turned toward the hall.
 Gypsy watched her sweep out of the house and down the steps, and returned to the living room with the impression that somehow she herself was in the wrong. > The last of Aunt Ellen's furniture boxes were piled into the moving van and disappeared down the street half hour later. Harriet had gone ahead to sec that the things were unloaded properly. Aunt Ellen, her black hat poised about her chin, paused In the hall- way.
 "WeIl.'' she said. "I'm leaving"
 "Goodby, Aunt Ellen. I hope you're going to like the new house." T hope so too," said the older woman. eff there's anything I've forgotten I'll send Harriet back" She put her black umbrella under her arm and stepped outside.
 The big house seemed quiet after the noise and hustle of the movers. The rooms looked half-stripped and barren. Familiar pieces of furni- ture were gone. It was melancholy scene but Gypsy's heart was sing ing At last this was her home!
 She telephoned the employment company and two more applicants arrived. The first said she could cook but admitteed her only experi- ence had been as tea room walt ress. Gypsy was too sqeptical to hire her. The third introduced her. self as Matilda Schwartz. She was small, sturdily-bui1t woman who looked well up in the thirties.
 Are you married 2" Gypsy asked.
 Matilda shook her head. Mot now" she said. "T had man but he's gone. Took the money I worked to save for three years. After he left went to see a law yer. didn' get the money back but I got divorce"
 They settled upon the salary. It was agreed that Matilda was to have Thursday afternoons and Sum day evenings off. She left, prom ising Gypsy to return next morning with her trunk.
 Left alone, the girl hurried to tho kitchen. It was shining and spotless as Harriet always kept 1t.