The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-26

He said" McKewan went on, the necklace. He was going to put it back just as soon as he could get the money. Said he didn't think you'd miss it. The pawn broker only allowed him $500 on it."
 Betty Carlyle was of1 her feet, "A thief" she cried. "Oh, my God! Lying to me. Stealing. He's been gambling and lost again, that's what he's done. I told him the last time I wouldn't give him another cent" She stamped one small, spike-heeled foot. "I hate him" she cried. I'm sick of the sight of him and I never want to see him again. l won't forgive him for this as long as live. Never! Never! Never"
 Over-wrought emotion had its way. Betty sank into a chair, sob ping violently.
 Her mother bent over her, mur- muring comforting phrases. strok- ing her shoulder and trying to quiet her. The detective shifted un- comfortably in his chair and looked about the room. All at once he sprang forward.
 She's fainted!" he exclaimed The two women turned. Janet Hills eyes were closed. Her head had tilted back against her chair and her face was paper white. McKewan said, "She ought to be | lying down. Can someone get some | water?"
 Rolf Carlyle let himself into the apartment. There was no light in the living room, grayed with dusk, but from beyond came a faint glow. He walked on until he reached the door of the bed room stopped on the threshold.
 "Well," he said, "I didn't know whether I'd find you here or not"
 Betty was surveying herself in the full-length mirror. She wore a black dress with scarlet bow on one shoulder. There were no sleeves. It was dress she often wore to dinner parties.
 Why. yes, Pm here,' she said coolly. "Where have you been?"
 Rolf entered the room. II thought maybe you'd be at your mothers" he said.1 His voice sounded strained. T couldn't go there. Betty didn't really mean to do 1t! 1 mean-the way it looks. I thought I'd have the money back in a few days. You hardly ever wear that necklace and I was sure 1t. l had to get the money to pay Tom Jamieson. Don't you sec, Betty"
 She turned to meet his gaze di- rectly. "I see perfectly" she said. ssLtUn rut hinu I that UnII'rn l and that's all you'll ever be. I see that you've lied to me and humili- ated me but you won't have a chance to do it again."
 Betty! Won't you listen to me? I tell you didn't ment to take the necklace. I've put in the most hor- rible day I've ever spent in my life. I've been through hell. My God, Betty, I've said I'm sorry. What more can I do? Don't you under stand what I've been saying?"
 She moved toward him, eyes de- liant, her face colorless from anger.
 q understand" she cried. You're the one who doesn't seem to be able to do that. I'm getting out! DO you hear that? Getting out! I was a silly little fool to marry you l only did. because I'd had @ fight with Van Bannister and wanted to show him 1 didn't care. You didn't know that did you? Well. it's true. I've never been in love with you and you've been getting to be more of nuisance every day. I'd have stood 1t little longer If you hadn't tried to pull this latest stunt but this is too much"
 You can do that!" Rolf ex- claimed.
 "Oh, can't I? We'll. just watch me. Pm leaving tonight and never intend to see you again as long as I live!"
 But you can't! You are my wife and I guess I have some rights. I'll have something te say"
 "All right. Try saying it. IT have you arrested for stealing my pearls if you do. You've never sup. ported me since the day we were married. Why, could divorce you a dozen times! oh. know what I'm doing--Pve been talking to z lawyer this afternoon"
 You really mean that?"
 She picked up a wrap and drew 1t around her shoulder. A smal velvet bag lay on the dressing tablt and she picked that up. too.
 "Frederick's down stairs witf mothers car." she said. "Maybt you noticed. If you have anything else to say to me get in touch witf Trumbell and Schaeffer. They're my lawyers"
 Rolf took her arm. Betty" ht said huskily. "couldn't you give mt 1 another chance?"
 She drew away from him. "Don' touch mel" she exclaimed. Raisini her carefully painted face sh' added, "You thlef.'
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