The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-25

ways kind, but the knowledge that RObard Is the man IAane loves drives the two into misun- derstandings. After several weeks they make the trip north by motor. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER xxXvII
 They took a small apartment at the Bleeckman since their plans for the future were still indefinite. Liane found herself in the position of many another youthful bride. She had time on her hands and virtually nothing to do. At first it was pure luxury to have her tray brought in morn- ings, her bath drawn for her. and the whole, long day before her free of engagements.
 Give went to his office. early and returned rather late. The man who had been in charge of the estate for years had lately suffered a nervous breakdown. Give found things at sizes and sevens. He was Q man of busi- ness at last, much to his mothers satisfactoin. But there were no more leisurely drives, no friendly tea parties and shopping expedi- tions. Give seemed to Liane older, graver, increasingly silent.
 She would dwaddle through her mornings. Perhaps she would order the car around and go shop ping. Some days she lunched with her mother. Week-ends she and Give usually spent at Willow Stream, Here suite was turned over for their use. But mostly Liane was conscious of the ex- trene idleness of her existence. She began to feel a certain futility about her days. If they had taken a house and she had been ab- sorbed in the fascinating business of furnishing it she might not have tasted the boredom Of the rich woman.
 One day MurieIs high. impera- tive voice reached her over the telephone.
 "Do come and dine with us some night. We're hutching in one of those rabbit warrens on the East Side. Chuck wants to sec you both. How about Thurs day?"
 Liane said they would be de- lighted, She was excited at the prospect of seeing Muriel again. She forgot her resentment of few months before. Muriel seemed more Nkeable since she had mar ried her penniless writing man.
 She told Give about the invi- tation. He said abstractedly, Il thought you didn't like her"
 Liane smiled. I didn't now and then. She rather snubbed me. But she's fun really. We needn't go if you mind. ,,
 "I don't mind. If you'd enjoy seeing them of course we'll go.
 She took great pains with her appearance the evening or the dinner party. When Give came into the living room of thelr suite. she stood in the doorway smiling at him.
 "All ready?" a,
 Iiane was in white and sil- yer. the silk cunningly cut ana contrived to make her slim figure aIlurinc. She wore her pearls. Tha diamond bracelet glittered at her wrist. ,,
 "we're dining at what time"
 sSeven-thirtv. Muriel said 10 Ina nunctuaI. Her cook is temper amental."
 They descended in the elevator. They were still at the Bleeckman, having decided not to take an apartment until after their trip to the far east.
 "You look charming" Gives tone was formal. "1 like that frock."
 "Thank you. T hoped you would"
 she turned her eyes to his with innocent coquetry. Hastily he reached for a cigaret.
 "what's that perfume you're wearing?"
 "very much. It's sophisticated
 she smiled. Don't you think I'm sophisticated?
 "I hadn't noticed it."
 "WelI. I'll learn. Give me time"
 She leaned nearer to glance at the sign on the street light. "Oh, do believe he's taken the wronr street." Her hair just brushed Gives cheek.
 With one abrupt movement. he swept her into his arms. His grasp was hard. compelling.
 Liane felt his lips on hers. de- manding. She struggled in his clasp.
 "You try me too hard. d'you hear?" Those were the words she heard.
 As suddenly as he had seized her. he let her go. 'T'm sorry. Forgive me. forgot myself"
 She was breathing hard. She put her hand to her lips. "Oh. oh. you hurt me-" She was whim- pering. like a child who has been frightened.
 T didn't mean to. You're so sweet-so utterly desirable. I went off my head. tell you I'm sorry"
 A great tear trembIed on the edge of her lashes. He took a big. soft kerchief and wiped 1t away.
 "Forget 1t, won't you? I'll not offend again.
 His tone was gentle. pleading. She could not bear to have him so. She managed to smile. By the time they reached the apart : ...>xt ks.ttHtAv C.. ,.,tl.S. xS. ..-..-