The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
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ther's chauffeur" she said. "He's downstairs waiting for us."
 "Oh-Harvey! Might have known mother'd send him. We'll, that's 10 minutes saved. Harvey'll get us there quicker than any taxi" Neither spoke for the next few moments. Norma helped Mark To- cate hat and gloves, transfer his keys to the right pocket and at the last minute grab a handker- chief. She slipped the short vel vet wrap about her shoulders. "Ready?" she asked. "Yes. I'm ready. Come on-let's go!"
 When they were settled in the luxurious motor car Norma found Marks hand. ''I'1l feel better about things" she whispered, "after to- night"
 "You mean-talking it over with mother and dad?"
 The girl nodded.
 Sure you will!'' Mark agreed. You're going to like them, Nor ma. They're-well, dads lot diff ferent than you think he is. And you know mother likes you.''
 "I hope sop' ;
 "Of course she does! And so will dad. Now just get it into your head that everyhting's going to be all right. Tonight's a celebration! Prodigal son, fatted calf and all that! You've got to be happy about this, Mrs Travers!"
 Mark was elated, in his gayest and most winning mood. The girl smiled.
 "I'll try, MT Travers."
 "Idiot!" The word was an en- dearment. Marks arm, which was about her. frightened.
 The camouflage of false gaiety stood Norma in good stead when three-quarters of an hour later she looked across the heavy lace, the crystal goblets and can delight of the Travers' dining table. The room was very large, with dark wood-paneled walls. Brocaded curtains of rich coloring hung almost from the high ceil- ing to the floor. There was a spaciousness and dignity about the Travers home unlike anything udQ SCcIls All CAPCAL Oi0 highly paid decorator had col lected the authentic Jacobean furnishings.
 Mrs Travers, in stately black, at the head of the table, seemed an entirely different person than when Norma had seen her before, weeping in her sons arms. Her husbands manner was formal. Only Mark, directly opposite from Norma, appeared to be natur- al. Mark did most of the talking. Several times he tried rather un- successfully to draw Norma into the conversation. There was about the dinner an air of persistent frig- idity.
 It was a relief when they arose to have coffee in the living room. A fire burned in the grate here. That at least suggested warmth. Norma settled in a deep chair gag ing at the flames.
 Mrs Travers, beside her. said, Were going to be so happy 10 have you here, my dear!"
 Norma reused herself. "I-Im sorry. I'm afraid I wasn't listen ing!"
 q said we're going to be so glad to have you with us while Marks away. It's going to be splendid thing for him, you know. I can tell you now what a terrible thing this - CT, misunderstanding has been. No one but mother could realize what I've been through! But it's to be all right now. It's wonderful to have Mark getting into the business seriously. MT Travers needs him. There's no hm- it to what he won't do for him 1T this works out we'll"
 The girl felt her head swimming. They were all rushing ahead. Plan ming Marks future. Talking about great opportunities" about "big things" about money and business success as though they were the