The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-30
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to remain at the club after the game. Then she will drive Us both back here, I understand"
 Marvin isn't going to Fleur's, take it?'
 T believe am the only one out side of Miss Stoners' own party He answered somewhat stiffly and she repressed 8 grin as she reInefi- bered that he had been substituted for delinquent guest = not, she was honest enough to admit to her. self, that Fleur wasn't glad of the opportunity, T am to meet them at their home so that we shall al leave together for the restaurant Ut isn't a restaurant. It's 6 road house. That is. it has 3 restaurant of course---well, there's just no European equivalent for It. I imagine. But you'll discover what it's like when the time comes"
 "You are sure that this will not inconvenience you, Mrs Averill? l know you could not participate in social affairs but Miss Stoner was so kind." :.
 "It's quite all right with me- she assured him and did not add the fact that, Cousin Amos or no Cousin Amos, she would not have been invited to the gathering. T just wanted to know about what time you'll leave so I can arrange to get you over there. If you stop at the club and come home to dress you'll probably leave here about the time we are through with din- ner. I've put it quite early tonight for the benefit of my girls in the kitchen so that works out very nicely" .s
 'T'm sorry if have made plans that cause you trouble" he began.
 Mot at all!" She managed to speak more cordially. Even If 'Fleur's high handed way of turn ing everything to her own advan- tage did irritate Linda she need not convey her annoyance to this innocent guest. II want you to en- joy yourself, and we've not been able to do much. But not having q chauffeur, I have to see to 1t that one of us is free to get you to any engagements you have made"
 Might suggest-" His tone was full of deference. of almost ex- aggerated consideration but sud- denly she felt that he was com manding rather than suggesting. Miss Stoner has said 1t would be no inconvenience to her to send her car for me this evening""
 .What nonsense!" Linda could not help answering sharply. The condescending gesture was so like Fleur! ''It's no bother to drive VOL to a neighbor's house! Of course Fleur needn't send for you. Both the sedan and the roadster
 
 As a. idea struck her she stopped and, turning, caught the look of dispieasure on his face. TO his surprise--and somewhat to her own--she suddenly laughed with unabashed, whole-hearted amuse- ment, "Why MT DeVos--I believe you're ashamed to arrive there In either of our cars! Too bad VIC haven't one like Fleur's--but it'll be after dark and we can sneak you up to the door without anyone see-
 Her thrust had been a sure one. He looked at once startled and sheepish and then, as he realized how he had betrayed himself, furi- ously angry.
 T would not dream of criticis- ina your motors, Mrs Averill. Any arrangement you make will be per- fectly satisfactory to me-" he re- plied stiffly. She was silent but the culver of her lips showed she was by no means siienced and her eyes, meeting the naughty rebuke in his, were mocking and uncon- yinced. If you will excuse me must go upstairs now. l think ! heard the motor bringing Mir Pratt some moments ago and he will be ready and waiting for me-"
 "Go right ahead" Linda per- mitted graciously. Here's Ms Shaughnessey. l think he's com. ing to tell you Marvin has arrived but he can remain to keep mo
 She watched the stiff military carriage of the retreating back and chuckled again ct the disapprovAl and annoyance it conveyed.
 i've just insuIted Mir DeV0s.' she confided to the Irishman; who sank uninvited into the chair be- side her. sI suppose 1t was ter. rible of me but somehow I don't feel a bit ashamed
 "A little insulting would be good for that lad" answered the other
 STo be Continued)