The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-06

nOme 10 COnvalcScc. CLlVE CLEESPAUGH, good looking son of tho house, asks Lianc to marry him. She refuses at first but Ia- ter accepts for her mothers sake.
 FANNY AMBEIITON and TRESSA LORD sisters, come to visit the Clccspaugis. Trcssa Is rude to Lanc. RObard dimes there and makes love to Nanc. She tells him she is to he married. Trcssa suspects an affair between Give and Ldanc and determines to break 1t up. Fanny tells Tressa that Van Is the adopted son of the man whose name he bears.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XXI
 Cass looked strange and unfa- miliar in her old black frock. It sat loosely on her, with that curious air street clothes assume when donned by the convalescent. Her hair was nicely done, though, and in spite of her thinness. and obvious air of frailty she looked well.
 Liane said, "Mother, aren't you smart! Walking around this way"
 I've told Miss Nesbit we won't need her any more," Cass said firmly. Mrs Cleespaugh wanted her to stay on but it's nonsense. I'm we'll as well can be. And so anxious to pay back my indebted ness."
 Liane gave her a worried glance. Dearest, you mustn't. The doctor says you're coming along splen- didly but you're not able to get back into harness for 6 while."
 Look here. honey" said Cass with something of her old, capable manner, I've been taking care of you. To, these 19 summers and it's too late to turn the tables. Be- sides, I can't stay on here much longer. You've heard of wearing out ones welcome! Mrs Clees- paugh has been fine and l appre- ciato 1t but there's no reason I should become a pensioner of hers.'
 .Liane said faintIy, Perhaps there is a reason"
 What do you mean?'
 'Clive wants me to marry him. Do you mind?"
 "Clive!" said Cass. thunder struck. "Young MT Cleespaugh ? But you scarcely know him!'
 "I know him we'll enough" h. ane answered. He's - he's aw- fully nice"
 Cass played with her strand of imitation pearls. You love him. honey?"
 I'm terribly fond of him." Li- ane told her honestly. Hes been splendid to me-"
 "That would solve everything" Cass murmured as if to herself, Her brow cleared. "I won't pre- tend, darling, that I haven't been worried about you. It's a battle. this life of ours. and you haven't had all the advantages I might have wished for you. This-why this would be wonderful! You'd never have to worry again"
 She unused a moment. "A good marriage is what I've always wanted for you, Liane. Love and a fine young man. Not one of these Iaundiced old playboys one sees around" She sighed. "Wcll, this is news!"
 "You'll stay on then" Liane pleaded. "This does make a diff ference, doesn't it?"
 "I suppose so," Cass agreed. Al though why 1t should honestly ] don't know"
 "Clive wants an early wedding" Liane faltered. "I hope you don't mind."
 "The child talks of weddings and no engagement has even been an- nounced," Cass laughed. Her color had frightened. She looked young- CT than she had in months. By the way. does Mrs Cleespaugh know of 1t yet?"
 'T think-Tm afraid. that is-- that Give is breaking the news this morning." Liane said.
 "You're afraid? That's not q pleasant way to put It."
 "She's rather--autocratic." said Liane frowning. "She doesn't like plans she hasn't thought of first"
 Well, she'll love this plan. How could she help it?" asked Cass roundly.
 "I hope you're right" Liane said. Cass glanced at her anxious Iy. "Honey child. you're certain NulS Ib WIHt yoo ""ht '" "o '''N inquired. You're not--just plung- ing into 1t without thinking?'
 Liane thrust from her the mem roy of Van Robard's proud dark face. "I know what I'm doing" she said firmly. And it's what I want"
 I'm staying on. then" Class de- cided.
 Mrs Cleespaugh held out a ringed hand to the girl. '"Come in and tell me all about it." she said, not unkindly. Yet her red rimmed eyes testified to the scene at which Give had briefly hinted.
 "This boy of mine," she began. "has stolen march on me. it seems. It appears courting has been going on under my very eyes"
 we didn't mean to to de- ceive--" Liane faltered. "1ts all been so sudden"
 The old lady's eyes softened "My dear, I won't pretend hadn't other plans for him because ,oi course I had. Mothers usually do But since my son has chosen" and