The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-09
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fnent. q have something I must do first, Barry" she said slowly.
 You mean you must go home first?"
 She shook her head at this, then be necessary"
 There isn't any reason why you can't marry me. is there?" he ask ed quickly. Uncle didn't bind you in any way? He didn't specify that you could never marry me-
 Not exactly. He said
 "Then it's the money!"
 She nodded agreement and Barry's expression hardened. You mean if you, marry me you'll for
 As the girl did not speak he went on again. 'Is that what you mean, Mona?"
 "If marry onyone, Barry"
 "You mean you lose the money and you care for that? It means more than your love for me? Is that what you're trying to say? Tell me you would rather have this money than marry me! Tell mel He shook her fiercely.
 You don't understand" Mona began. "I do want to marry you some time. But not now!" Why not?" His voice was harsh "Is it because you want to enjoy your fortune a little longer? Mona, can't you take me as am with what l have to give you? Isn't that enough?" DO you own half the mine, Barry?" she asked deliberately.
 He considered this. "No," he said. "but what has that to do with it? I'm not starving. You wouldn't st trve as my wife"
 Do you own Holiday?"
 Part of it. Holiday is figured in with the rest of the. property. Steve owns more than half. l thought explained that. The sale of the Elm press clinched things. For 8 while at least until I'm 30-Pm rather in Steve's stewardship, so to speak He has more power in any meas ure than I have but that doesn't mean anything because it's Steve! It isn't as though he'd ever try to do anything 1 didn't approve"
 "If Steve should die tomorrow, Mona said slowly, "the mine would belo. g-more than half of 1t and more than half of Holiday-to his heirs. Have you thought of that?" Barry pressed his face down on her shoulder. He said slowly. "Why | think of death now when we can think of each other?" You see, Barry, if don't marry you right off perhaps can think of q way to help you!' sCn fhottc nh n fb Ro orrv's voice rose in dismay and disdain DO you think I'd let you help me Mona? Do you think I'd take g cent of that money" "Why not?" "Because I couldn't! Mona, Mona forget all this! What do you care | for money? We have enough. Do look so poor? Let the money go to l the cat hospital or whatever he wanted it to go to and marry mel! There >vas q rustic in the shrub bery close by. Then shadow flung itself across the sand at their feet and separated from the clump ot 1 trees as if torn away my someone's hands.
 | ''So this Is where you are, Mona, Why didn't you tell me? 1 went into your room for some water my thermos was empty ant couldn't find you. I was worried stiff! You know those snakes-oh Barry? Well, thank goodness, didn't have the fire departmen out!"
 Wait Lottie. I'm coming" Mona rose from the sand and walked slowly toward the girl in the path way.
 Say, I don't want to interrup anything" Lottie began uncer tainly.
 We've finished talking" Mona assured her. .-........ | Are you sure there isn't any thing more to say?" asked Barry.
 Well talk it over in the morn. ing. Barry:
 There's nothing to talk over You can simply say yes or mo-
 Lottie interposed cheerfully Don't mind me. I'll run ahead" Gro Be Continued)