The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-31

InCanUcES lHTTy am puESaS hhtO
tears. She sends Larry a note tell
ing him that she is to be mar
ried.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XXXII
Ellen walked slowly to the
Park Avenue law office, When she
entered the luxurious, oakpaneled
rooms and saw Steven sitting in an
armchair, looking tired and worn
her mind suddenly played traitor.
She found herself thinking OF
Larry who never tired, who could
dance till dawn and by 10 O'Clock
be avid for tennis, swimming, boat
ing. She thought of Larry who
had lied to her in deed If not in
words, of Larry who had dragged
her pride into the dust, of Larry
who had left her to bear her heart
break as best she could.
She admired Steven, respected
him, liked him, but what was to
come of this union now that she
knew she had not forgotten and
could not forget scamp? Steven
turned to smile at her.
did you have a good time, dar-
ling?" he asked.
ut was simply marvellous Wait
till you see what l bought"
Sorry l couldn't tag along" he
remarked, rising but I've been
feeling a little seedy and the doc
tor thought I'd best rest up"
you aren't i'll" she exclaimed
in alarm.
Certainly not" he laughed.
But l told you in the beginning
I'm a poor matrimonial risk. My
hearts an old crock and has been
ever since l strained it diving
more years ago that want to tell"
Pseoccupied with her own doubts,
Ellen was easily treasured.
She turned, faced Louis Symes
and promptly disliked him. This
graying, thin-faced man had ham
died Steven Barclays legal affairs
for years. The girl knew instinc-
lively that Steven did not guess.
Despite Symes' shave politeness
she understood he believed his
client to be making an unfortunate
mistake.
AS soon as it was possible Ellen
attempted to clarity her own posi-
ton. Steven and Symes were dis
CuS0lHS liz uTCS anu PlOPCLtkCo ohS
could not comprehend. She plucked
at Stevens sleeve.
: II don't need private checking
Accoftfit," she said with dignity. I'll
I need anything there is no reason
why I can't come to you and ask
YOU for 1t.
!. Symes stared at her cynically
But Steven was impatient.
:, TITS all settled" he said. "The
only thing left is to sign the
papers,"
There's a little more to 1t thar
that, Steven" Symes put in. The
lawyer began again to talk of in
surance, of buildings, located here
Of land located there, of trusts. Of
holding companies. And always
where one word would have served
ne used three. Ellen's head began
TO spin. All that she grasped was
that a staggering sum of money
was to be settled on her outright
far. far too much. She did not
want so much. The very thought
Of such sums frightened and be-
wildered her. Still she dared not
intrude in the conversation. She
could not sit there, inwardly re-
sentful and rebellious.
: Bring on the papers," Steven
said at length. ELLEN is bored to
tears. But 1t. will be only few
minutes now. dear" he promised
turning to her. Then to Symes
again, "Id like to sign the will
too"
Symes glanced at his watch
s'They aren't all ready yet" he said
ss'Would you mind waiting few
minutes?"
frankly. I'm really tired" She
appealed to Steven. do let's &c
and come back tomorrow or on the
day we sail"
He might have argued but some
! thing wistful and weary in her
face checked him. Steven gave IN
The settlements could be left until
the day following the wedding
Ellen took a malicious delight In
the lawyers surprise that she, who
had everything to gain. wished for
delay.
"Do you know she said to
Steven after they were out on the
street, IT wish you weren't sc
frightfully rich"
you've been so strange all at
ternoon," he complained, vaguely
apprehensive. "You don't me6n--'
IT don't mean anything" she in.
terrupted. 81 only mean DOM
want so much money. It's indie
cent to be SO poor and then all al
one just because you get married
to become SO rich"
She put it childishly and he
laughed at her.
II couldn't under stand half yor
were saying" she admitted sulkily
ssBut / gathered that your sister
and your nephew were going tt
lose a lot of money just because
my dear, that is something vol
must let me decide" he said. -
am only taking step have Ions
contemplated. My sister will by
no means be left in poverty. Blu
you. as my wife, must come first.
Somehow Ellen was not thrilled
n usual by his desire to care FOL
her, to protect her. She was not 6
delicate bit of rare porcelain thai
he should speak of her in thai
hushed tone. She had earned heI
own living and, II necessary, could
earn 1t again. The interview with
the lawyer had been disheartening
: Horrible to sit with man who
clearly believes you to be a cheaT
ana greedy little gold-digger. 80.
There was an unpleasant side e
having money, decidedly an un.
Dleasant side. AZ Steven assisted
Ter into his car Ellen felt just q
little a. II she were being slowl,
buried beneath golden piles OF
money. There was something
<-1rh1enine in the reflection that
there was literally nothing In thu
world FOR sale which she could not
6nv. such Z condition was stultify'
inx 40 the Imagination. stultifyinf
{o l~ulre and ambition. she On.
61r1food 1t1t then why Myra hac
szid 20 proudIy that sns zn a. Ser .c'