The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-21
SYNOPSIS

SN IOf6IS s BARRETT COLVIN, back in New York after years abroad, falls in love with ELINOR STAF- FORD. He is B and she is 20. ElinOr returns his affection but her jealOua, schemlng mother, LIDA STAFFORD, breaks up the romance by convincing Barrett that EiinOr was only flirting with him.
 Rich Miss Ella Sexton, Elinor's tho relatives, leaves her entire has been flirting with VANCE CARTER. When Vance learns she will not divorce her husband. BENTWELL STAFEORD, he shoots Bcntwcll. 1t Is uncertain whether the wounded man will live or die. Barrett does not want Miss Ella's money but can not give 1t hack to he rlghtful tnhcritOrs because of their pride. Suddenly a plan comes tO him. He tcils ElinOr that if she will marry him for . ycar he will give her the entire sum to divide between her rcaltives. Knowing the money may save her fathers life, ElinOr agrees.
 CHAPTER xxII
 Barrett. said decisively. show MT Streeter to the hall, please, Benson, and tell him that I.--Miss Stafford's fiance - will see him there." N
 The butler, after one frank look of surprise, stiffly piloted the bin collector toward the front of the apartment. .tG
 Elinor had risen. Barrett rose also and stood looking down at her. There is no other way out of all this for you or me either" he reminded her gently.
 T don't--suppose there is," she agreed. ing the decision for, you?" he add
 No" she answered. 1T don't l There was a moments silence Barrett broke it with 'Elinor--l shall have to call you that, you know" He paused.
 "Yes.t'
 T don't want anyone to kEow Of this arrangement of ours. Least of all, your mother--"
 l Neither do T." she agreed with a gasp.
 It was settled. he saw. He had done 1t! Because of all that has happened" he went on. ''I think we should be married as soon as possible. Would tomorrow be al right?'
 '.Oh-!"
 At what time tomorrow. Eli,
 She moistened her lips. "I don'r care," she whispered. "Wheneyel you like--whenever you think best.' a,sf @
 "Then noon II that suits you"
 Tt will suit me as we'll as any time,"N she answered. She wal deeply shaken he saw, and afraid 1 He stepped closer to her. ..Loof upNat me, {" he ordered. She obeyed "Do you trust mey' he went on.
 II - think sol. she responded weakly. z
 "You must, you know" he stated inflexlbly. There must be, nt think about 1t, and -- you can! want you to understand that" K
 She nodded; he saw she coult not trust herself to speak.
 ''I'Il see thnt man now" he said
 "Oh--if you would~ she an swered. a little calmed. live hat nothing but that sort of thing al day. It's been dreadful. It makei me so ashamed. hate-cheat aDo your" he thought bitterly staring down at her. But he woult not let himself brood so. ts
 "Wait here, will your" he asked T want to see you moment be- fore I go.' @ III MT Strceter, .the determined col Iector. gave Barrett long, item ized biii headed, Madame Yvettc.' on, 1t were listed frocks. under things, a .sweaer, ta hat or two, ans an amazing total. saThey were bought by Mrs staf ford" the men explained.
 l sUm-are you Madame Yyette q l Barrett questioned He felt ab surdly light hearted. .ss
 MT streeter grinned sheepishly "You have to. have some kind o name" he replied. ';
 n am Barrett COlyin," said Bar rett. "Miss Stafford and are t be married soon. Your bill VIII bs attenfsd to. I'll send you m! cheek as soon as Mss Stafford be- comes Mss coIvin; Does that sat As heard the mans assurancs' ! that it dids Tn Baryett'p mipd tns
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