The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23

tea.
 "Is there Anything else that can get you, ma'am7"
 sNcthing rpore." Gypsy said. T didn't know was hungry but this looks delicious. oh---I would like another handkerchief" While she finished the broth and drank her tea Matilda chattered about affairs in the kitchen. Sam and Cora had bought a radio. Har- riet had come up from Miss Wal lace's to borrow the vacuum cleaner. The rolls had been slow rising but they were in the oven now.
 Are you feeling better now?' Matilda asked as she took the tray.
 Gypsy stifled sneeze. Much telephoned 2"
 "Mr Wallace didn't send any message 2"
 Matilda said he had not. She de- parted moment later, closing the door after her.
 Gypsy stayed in bed drowsing un- til 5:30. Her head no longer ached and though her throat was fever ish she felt much better than in the morning. She dressed in warm clothing and spent painstakinG half hour before the dressing table trying to cover up with rouge and powder the marks of illness.
 Downstairs the front door slammed and she knew that Jim was home. A moment later she heard ais foot steps on the stairs. Gypsy turned and left the room. He was half way up the flight when she reached the head of the stairs.
 "Gypsy--do you think you should be up?"
 "Oh. yes. I'm practically well now. Did anything happen to-day?" While she was speaking she knew that something had gone wrong. Jim's face was worn and gloomy. He had looked tired for days but this was worse.
 "what is it Jim?" she asked quickly.
 "come on downstairs" was all he answered. When they reached the living room he pulled chair forward for her. Gypsy sat down. Jim paced across the room and then swung around. He drew deep breath.
 7 "Well," he said shortly, "its ali over now! They've licked me-"
 But you can't mean that! Tell me what happened"
 'It's over.". Jim repeated. "I'm glad you weren't there to hear 1t. After Bennet's performance to-day I wouldn't be surprised if she gets the chair"
 "Oh, Jim-no!"
 "He had three witnesses" Jim went on, "-technical experts-who testified that 1t couldn't have been suicide. Tough birds to cross-ques- tion. Of course Parker was there and he insists Fowler fired the gun. It's give .and-take as far as the evi- dence goes but the high sounding titles these imported experts have impressed the jury. watched them and I'm sure of It."
 "Oh, but Nina"
 Jim turned and walked toward the window. When. he spoke again his voice sounded strange. Shell have to pay for 1t. guess" he said, whether she did 1t or not"
 He sank into chair. Neither of them spoke for long interval. Then Gypsy asked. "How much longer will the trial last?"
 Cant tell if Bonnet has any thing more up his sleeve Or not. haven't. It will probably go to the jury tomorrow"
 Dinner was a somber meal. Jim's shoulders seemed heavy with the consciousness of defeat. He said little. Gypsy had forgotten her aching throat but she could not wipe from memory the vision of Nina Roberts frightened face. She thought of the letter locked away upstairs--the letter to Nina's sweet heart. Would she have to send il?
 Jim pushed away his chair after he had barely tasted the dessert. Think I'll 20 to the library" he said. "You don't mind?"
 The girl shook her head. After he had gone she sat for a while and then went into the living room. There were newspapers on the table with sensational headlines. Gypsy barely glanced at them and climbed the stairs to he room.
 She chainged her dress for a quilted. lemon-colored bathrobe. Then for long time she sat and stared at the floor. At last she turned down the covers and slipped into bed.
 Next morning Gypsy announced that though her cold was better she thought 1t would be unwise to visit the courtroom. Jim looked re- Aeved.
 Sensible idea" he said, "No use taking risks"
 She stood beside him in the hall while he damned on his hat.
 "Jim." Gypsy said in low voice. "I do hope things will go better today"
 Hope so. If there's Q verdict I'll
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