The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-22
BEGTN HERE TO-DAY


 old secretary, marries MARK TRAVERS, milIfOnaire's son, i'm spite of the opposition of Marks father, F. M. TRAVERS.
 The story opens in Marlboro, middle-western metropolis. After an extrayagant honeymoon at fashionable Blue Springs during which Mark spends all his money and borrOws $500 the couple re- turn to Marlboro. Mark loses his first job, Then he becomes a floor. walker in a department store, In spite of poverty he and Norma are happy until his father sends for him. Travers offers to take Mark back into his business organiza- tiOn if the son will prove he can make good. His first task in- wolves a business trip to France. Norma must remain at home. She tries to persuade Mark not to go but is unable to do so.
 Norma, rudely treated at her father-in-Iaw's home, slips away, leaving no trace of her where abOuts. CHRIS SAUNDERS, her former roommate, helps her find . job.
 Marks father, determined to Cse.CE uavOrccs cupioycS ue- tectives to trail the girl. They produce records to show that Norma three years earlier had been convicted on a vice charge. In spite of the evidence that this charge was framed and Norma innocent, Travers sends his law yers to Paris. Norma knows noth- ing of all this until she receives 8 letter telling her Mark has se- cured 3 divorce. Next day in the office Norma faints and Chris takes her home. Though i'll, Nor- ma goes to the Travers home to appeal to Marks parents. She learns they are in Florida. Norma moves to Chris apartment. One night Chris meets Bob Farrell, former suitor of Norma's, and says, Something has to be done and you must help mel"
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 CHAPTER xxXvIII
 Farrell looked at the girl. What do you want me to do?" he said.
 'T want you to help. me, Bob. Something's got to be done-and done right away. If Norma doesn't begin to take an interest in some- thing-begin to care a little bit whats going on around her-the doctor says it will affect her health. I've tried and tried and it's no use! She doesn't want to she'll sit a nd sometimes not say more tiian dozen words all even ing"
 "But I don't see that there's anything I can do-"
 "Yes, you can, Bob. Norma's al- ways liked you. She likes to hear about the things you do and what's going on in your office. If you'd drop around once in a while the way you used to I'm sure it would help. Just say you happened to be in the neighborhood and thought you'd stop in or something of the sort"
 Farrell flushed slightly. "Td do anything I could to help you, Chris" he said. but I don't think Norma wants to see me-"
 Won't you come out once-just once-and see if it doesn't work the way think 1t will?"
 Why, of course, if you want me to-"
 How about tomorrow night ?"
 "That'll be all right with me. By the way, what about these doctor bills? Is she going to need money?"
 Mot now. Dr Willoughby's keeping his charges down. I think he's sorry for Norma. Saw her that first day. you know, when she tainted in the office. But she'll have to borrow after a while. Won't take a cent, of course, but I've persuaded her it's all right o accept it and pay it back later"
 Let me take care of that. How much is it going to cost?"
 About $250, guess, with the hospital and everything. couldn't let you pay all of it, Bob. but I'll admit I've been wondering how I was going to dig up that much"
 Then don't worry about 1t any longer. I'll write a check right now. Farrell pulled out a fountain pen and reached for his check book.
 "Not now" Chris told him. "We don't need the money now and l wouldn't want the responsibility of keeping it. I'll let you know when the bills begin to come in. It's fine of you to want to do this. Bob"
 ''Why shouldn't I? It's-well, it's