The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-05

"When do you expect your oaugh- ter to return to Lancaster"
 The woman smiled. T haven't the slightest idea" she said. "But not for a month--at least. She's having such a wonderful time and
 - well, honeymoons only come once."
 Inasmuch as Mrs Curtis had married twice and, presumably, had two honeymoons, 1t was 8 sur prising remark. Janet made no comment. however. She felt reas- sured. There was 8 month perhaps more, in which to make her plans.
 
 Jeff Grant looked up from the letter oyer which he was frown- ing and met pair of very dark brown eyes. The eyes were smiling. They were set in a small oval face, framed in a slightly untidy mass of curls. A soft voice said, "Mr. Grant, could l bother you just a moment?"
 Jeff's grin was good-natured. "Go ahead" he said, What can l dc for your"
 Dolores Callahan glanced quickly over her shoulder. The other desk Ah bhO OAiCO WUo 0hSSSAPAOu e-hN there was no one within hearing distance. She smiled then, a provo cative smile that bowed her bright ly painted lips and showed flash of very white teeth.
 II was wondering if you'd do something for me-" she said. "Something I sort of hate to ask"
 She was 6 little thing and she had childish. almost timid voice. Jeff said, encouragingly, Well, let's hear what 1t is. I cant say yes unless I know, you know"
 Dolores looked over her shoulder again. "It's like this," she said. II heard you talking to Mir Bristow the other day about cameras and the pictures you've taken. And you seemed to know so much about them well, was wondering if you'd do this for me. My brothers birthday comes next week and l want to buy him camera. I was wondering if you'd be willing to help me pick 1t out so that I'd be sure to get q good one."
 It seemed simple enough re- quest. Jeff said, Why, sure = guess so.'
 Dolores frightened. Zee, that's swell of you! You see I can't af- ford to pay very much but 1 want to get the best one I can for the price. There's Q store up in the next block where they sell them. It really won't take very long,"
 "When do you want to make this purchase 2" the young man asked.
 "Would today be all right? have my lunch hour at the same time you have yours this week. could meet you in the lobby down stairs"
 Jeff nodded. All right" he agreed. There was someone com before she reached the door she It was slightly out of the ordi- nary, Jeff realized, arranging such a meeting. And yet they couldn't just walk out of the office together, either. It was a simple enough favor the girl had asked. Miss Gala han was a first rate stenograp her and always did his letters quickly. He couldn't have refused without seeming rude.
 When he saw her waiting near the big entrance Jeff smiled. Do- lores was wearing a new spring suit with a gay plaid scarf tied be- meath her chin. The big bow made her seem more childish than ever. She wore a tiny black hat with @ bright red feather at a jaunty an- gle. A cute little figure. He hadn't realized she was so attractive. Dolores saw him and came for ward, beaming. Gee" she said, Il was beginnig to think maybe you had to stop for something" They went out to the street. "It's down this way" Dolores said. Right in the next block. Gee, I think it's nice of you to do this MT Grant"
 she chattered on as they crossed the street. A large limousine had drawn to the curb ahead and q girl stepped out. She turned and just then Jeff Grant called out Hello, Janet!"
 He and Dolores were abreast of her. This is Miss Calahan," Jeff said eagerly. Miss callahan. Miss Hill---"
 Janet said, Hello, Jenf" and How do you do." She smiled but there was no warmth in that smile. Janet had caught sight of the purse Dolores Callahan was carrying. ITO Re Confinuefil