The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-13

from the dense shadows, resem. bled q huge mirror, banked by foliage, Eve stood ontranced and Dicks arm gently slipped about her.
 "Like 1t, sweetheart" he asked
 "Its heavenly" she answered
 That night she slept more soundly than she had slept fol months and awakened refreshed land eager for the new day.
 They took more trips into tho woods In the days that followed 'To think, Eve said one evening "that you have been enjoying oil this while Two been eooped up In an office worrying about petty joaiousies and having general grief" :,
 "You didn't have to, you know Dick reminded her. And you needn't go back" ..
 "oh, but I'm going!" she said, instantly regretting her outburst You don't think I'm going to be within sight of my goal and then not stay to have the glory, do your
 "No," she continued. some Of my acquaintance will sit up and take notice when June flrst comes and Bixby's announce the name of their new advertising manager!"
 Dick had often spoken of his Aunt Sophronia and ho had prom ised to take Eve to so, her somo day, Since Aunt Sophronia's home was not far distant they set out early saturday morning and drove | south through the mountains and foothills into tho Cherry Valley.
 They followed the turnpike over rolling farm country until they came to . little village nestled among the hills.
 "oh, it's another green and white vlllage" cried Eve. That's lust tho sort of background l had imagined for Aunt Sophronia."
 They drove into the yard be. for n small colonial cottage and
 Dick smiled. Eyes enthusiasm always pleased him, parked the car, Then Dick pulled the old-fashioned bell and set US ring pealing through the house. A tall wiry woman dressed ih tight fitting black greeted them We are Aunt Sophronia's niece and nephew" Dick announced. From m Inner room com manding voice called, send them In, Hannah! Send them in!"
 sophronia Rader greeted her nephew affectionately. then turn cd to peer at Eve who went for ward and graciously extended her hand. Dick.
 "Wen glory bel" eiacslated the 90.year-old aunt. "I never eX. pected to see you! Never expected Dick to marry in the first place Bet you had to ask him."
 Eve laughed. Why. that's jus what my grandfather said"
 Aunt Sophronia and Eve be' came friends immediately. Eve' heart warmed to the aged woman who had broken a hip at the ag' of 80 and lived to continue hel cheerful philosophy. :.
 Looking about the room Eve eyes brightened and she criet out, "Dick, look at that lovel! whatnot - with spool turnings tool"
 Aunt sophronia glanced around "Humph = that old thing!" sh' said. Why I've had 1t for 6' years. Neighbor gave it to me fol helping her when she was sick If you like it you can have It,
 "Why, you darling!" Eve sait and kissed her.
 aso you like antiques, eh?' Aunt Sophronia said. Well Tn tired of them. Lived with them al my life. I like newfangle thing better. But I have something want to show you and if you lik' it you can have it too. It's old bu it's right pretty. Hannah! sh. called, But this time Hannal must have been in the basemen for she did not answer.
 q don't know what's the matte with that woman" Aunt sophronii complained. "I have such a tim finding the right person for a com panion. This one would be perfec but she has cat. And every where that Hannah goes the kilt. goes along. I'd like to get rid of tn cat but if the cat goes Hannah vii follow. And then I'd have all tn trouble finding someone else" ' Finally Hannah responded. "G'