The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-14

back in his chair contentedly and crossed his knees.
 Looks as though that Graham case is going to turn into a good row." he announced. T told you about that. didn't IT" For half an hour more they sat at the table while Jim explained details of a law suit. Gypsy asked questions. She found the bits of information Jim dropped about courts and legal tangles very absorbing. It im- pressed her to think that every day at his office Jim was dealing with the lives of men and women, fight ing for their rights and trying to defend them in their difficulties. Gypsy cleared away the dishes. Later she washed and Jim dried them. He dropped the cream pitcher picked 1t up with the handle miss ing, displayed the two parts with so much humility that the girl laughed at him. There was more gaiety in the Wallace home that night than there had been for months.
 Breakfast next morning was likewise served in the kitchen. At nine o'clock Matilda Schwartz ar- rived and Gypsy turned over to her the reins of the household. There were minor instances of friction smoothly. Matilda worked slowly and was likely to have breakfast on the table at S:30 instead of eight. She had to be reminded regularly to check up on supplies before Gypsy gave he daily order or 10 minutes before meal time some- thing was sure to be missing. She was, however, good cook of plain foods. Sam kept the fires as usual and Cora came to do the laundry and cleaning.
 On Tuesday Aunt Ellen tele- phoned to say the dinner party had been postponed until Thursday night. Gypsy passed the word on to Jim as soon as he arrived home.
 No way of getting out of 1t. I suppose" he said gloomily. Listen, you'd better go downtown and buy yourself new dress. Doll up. They make these ordeals as uncomfort- able as possible. Best bibs and tuck CTS and all that"
 Not evening clothes!" exclaimed Gypsy.
 "Oh, Lord no! Aunt Ellen will be spruced up like Queen Victoria in her famous black lace, I suppose. You'll see the family jewels"
 Has the black lace dress got sleeves?"
 He said that it had. With this in- formation Gypsy set forth next morning on Q shopping tour. She came home with a coppery chiffon frock three shades deeper than her skin. It had short pleated sleeves reaching half way to the elbow and Q full skirt. There was a flat ap- plique ornament of bright coral silk at the side front. The coral was ex- actly the shade Of Gypsy's lipstick She bought slippers shade darker and hose like fine-spun cobweb that were practically invisible. What Gypsy liked best about the outfit was q tiny bonnet-like hat of dark brown so close fitting it looked like her hair. A tiny bow of coral perched saucily behind one ear.
 And just one minute, Madame let me show you-!" exclaimed the clerk as Gypsy stood before the mirrow in her new finery. The tall slim saleswoman disappeared to re turn with a brown wrap over hel arm.
 "This!" she said triumphantly "Try it on!'
 "But didn't come to buy coat, Gypsy protested.
 'Try 1t on, madam. See for your. self"
 | Gypsy slipped her arms into the sleeves of the coat. The woll was soft and downy. The wrap fitted perfectly. About the throat there was flattering collar of fur. The skirt flared gently, making the girl seem taller. Gypsy wrapped the coat about her closely. smiled.
 "See, madam. It was made for you!' The saleswoman spoke per- suasively.
 But didn't" Gypsy began again and then stopped. She had no coat. She couldn't go to the dinner party without q wrap. "I'll take it,'' she said thoughtfully. The price was more than she would have spent on an entire seasons ward robe a month ago.
 Jim was enthusiastic in his praise when she entered the living room Thursday evening. Look like a million dollars to mel" he as- sured her.
 The compliment gave her pleas ant sense of warmth. It strength ened her courage 15 minutes later when Aunt Ellen greeted them in the doorway of her new home.
 Come in," Miss Wallace said brusquely, "the others are all here.' Jim took his wife's coat and hat and the hostess led her forward. A woman with 8 sharp nose and small dark eyes turned at their approach.
 Gypsy took one look at her and her heart sank.