The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-12

morning he apologized. Mona, thus encouraged, slid forward in her chair and picked nervously at the desk top. TT want to borrow some money. MT Garretson. That 1t, I want an advance"
 He hooded.
 My father is ilI," she went on bravely. T need q sum larger than I can save in time 10 have it do any good. l need $500 and l thought I could pay 1t back in about two years. You can deduct 1t from my check every week or in that time"
 Again MT Garretson nodded. "I see. You may have it. of course. But tell me" he leaned forward, "why are you so sure you will be with us for two years? Not" - hastily-"that we might contem- plate change but that you might. ! You see." he smiled charmingly as he reached for his check book. you are very attractive young woman. Attractive young women are here to-day and gone tomorrow. Mar riage-alas for the employer - snaps them up!"
 But I am not going to marry" Mona said blnshing
 Mir Garretson did not answer for an instant. He scrawled busily, signed and plotted the check.
 That's what they all say" The check folded. he laid 1t on the desk directly in front of her. and mo- toned toward it with one hand. There is the amount you mem tioned. Pay it back as you wish. Make your own arrangements. And please forget the check for a mo- ment while I make what may seem a strange suggestion. Request rather. I think I would call 1t a request
 He stared at Mona a moment and then proceeded. This check is yours, no matter what answer you may give to this other matter. The two matters are distinct and sepa- rate. l gave this my attention first because l wished to get 1t off your mind. l suppose your trouble was financial and financial worries of- ten distress so deeply that other considerations may not receive fair attention. Therefore bear this in mind. The money-and more fl you require it-is yours whatever your reaction to my request may | De.
 You say you are not going to be married. Are your affections in- volved ?" Again he smiled. Don't misunderstand me. am not pro- posing! But certain understand I le hnfnrA | nrAnAnH You have no one in mind?'
 But Mir Garretson, don't sec"
 That relieves me-" he told her Frankly, was afraid that the rather flashing young man who calls in his car at five-but never mind! You say you are neither en- gagged nor expect to be? Very well
 Nils Moran, have n client -- that is. the firm has a client--whc wishes to marry you. Don't inter rupt mo, please At the moment he K III. The marriage for certain business reasons, must be per formed rather soon. cannot gt Into that but l assure you that. ai such matters generally go. tho req sons Rre acceptable.
 "It will not. 1 suppose be q mar rIaga such as you may have looked forward 10, This client realizes hi proposal Is unusual He is wealthy charming. Of excellent family.
 "He will give you | year durini which you bear his name, slt h ths head of his table, consider hIn nH n husband. At the end Of thn lime you may be his wife in reallfi OF R0 f0 n0nO and receive C Qule adjustment,
 bHs will treat you with the ut most respect and kindness. ! nee. n0t mention generosity, sums Hu0i an iligs~~hs Indicated the ehooh-' "wlli De constantly available. Yos sHlli have your own ears toeF o"f