The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-06
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 Dick surprised Eve with his sift "a beautifully designed dinner ring set with diamonds. we were engaged and married all In one breath" Eve explained to her mother "pnd I asked to have only the wedding ring" w
 That evening the whole family bundled into heavy wraps and rode out to "Cousin Myrties" in Beach, wood. There. in n modern suburb. Cousin Myrtle and her family lived m a house of Normandy type. There was a tower with O winding, wrought iron stair and easement windows. Through diamond -shaped pnnes of glass the lights of nn out door Christmas tree twinkied. The beautifully furnished home had not ben built by wealth but rather by years of hard work combined with thrift and careful planning.
 Dick felt himself attracted to all of Evo's relatives who seemed so friendly and merry. The next morning he built a crate to hold their gifts. ."fts such fun" the cousins had declared "to celebrate Christmas and marriage at the same timo." There were shell pink dishes, an onyx base lamp and q portable radio. There were ex- quisite silver pieces and an elec. trio waffle iron, ~, , Monday evening Esther invited Q crowd of young people -- all of them old friends of Eve's--to her home. There was bridge with a buffet supper and music nfterwnrd. M Then Christmas night the whole Baylcss family escorted Eve and Dick to tho station. "Esve," said her mother q moment before tho train arrived, "hcre is an extra little present for you. Buy your relf somo nice silver or something you really want with it. And don't tell you Pa! saved 1t myself." It was . $50 bill.
 Eve was awake and had eaten ,breakfast long before tho train reached Lake City next morning. sho was filled with anxiety. By tho timo, sho reached tho office the store would have been open for some time and she would have to face everyone at once. They would nli know about her marriage. She wondered how they would greet her and what new complications she would have, to face. z ,t,y.I.D {.
 Would Barnes be nice about.it or would hc be afraid her work would reflect q dividh interest," How would the girls take the news? !? Marya, would boswoet, she, knew, But Mona Alien7 -> 'a
 Eyes trepidation increased later when she entered the store. MT Barnes had given her permission to arrive late, inasmuch as her train did not reach Lake City until 10 o'clock. A throng of after.the. holiday shoppers already was en-. gazing the attention of tho clerks, but Evo felt ali eyes focused on herself. she nodded to several ae. quaintances as she hurried along toward the elevator. Her knees were weak by tho time she entered the advertising office.
 "Eve!" shrieked Arlene Smith. darting up from her typewriter and fiinging her arms about Eyes slight form. Congratulations, dar. iingW
 Marya looked up from tho evon. ing slippers she was Bketching. She arose and with dignity OK. tended her hand and kissed Eve. T am so happy for you" sho said smiling. Eve never remembered what sho answered. She thought giddily, What deep dlmpies Marya has!"
 Mona Allen assumed n bored ex. precision. She remained at hcr desk and as Eve passed she glanced up and returned her greeting with . "Good morning, Airs Radner." The words came as . distinct thrust. Strange as 1t seemed to Eve then, che had never thought Of being called anything but "Mis Baylcss" or Eve" by her. business assoei. ates.
 To her intense relief MT Darnes was tn consultation and Bho had timo to regain her eompo5ure be. forc facing him. As Eve opened her desk and lifted out sketches and notes she answered Arlene's questions and learned that the mar riage announcement had caused pleasant excitement in the office,
 (To Be Continucd)