The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-27
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 EFdNOR STAFFORD, 20. falls fin love with BARRETT COLvtN, 35, who has rcturned Co New York after years abroad. Bar reft has made . name for himself as an nrcheOIogist, E1inOr re- turns his affection but her jeal- 0ns, scheming mother, LIDA SrAFFORD. breaks up the roe nance by convincing BaFret that E.lInor is heartlcss flirt.
 When Elinor's aunt, MISS ELLA SEXTON, dies she leaves her en- tire fortune tO Barrett. Then drunken VANCE CARTIER shoots fathef. Barrett, who does not girl that fl she will marry him and live in his home as a guest for Q year he will give the entire sum to her to divide among the relatives. Elin0r agrees, know- ing the money may save her fathers life.
 The marriage takes place next day. Barret, still believing the lies Idda has told him, finds him. self falling in love with EllnOr
 Years before Barrett shielded his haIf-sister, MARCIA, when a youthful romance epded disas- trousIy. Marcia had a son whom Barrett adopted. She is con- stantly i'm fear that her. husband may learn this and she forces Barrett to promise he will never tell anyone the truth of the af- fair. f
 CHAPTER xXvII
 When Barrett arrived home that afternoon he heard music. Someone was playing the piano beautifully. Elinor, of course. Listening, he forgot the promise Marcia had exacted from him--a vow which, if kept, might cause untold difficulties. Barrett knew that and yet he knew that he would keep it.
 What was Elinor playing? Something Hitting, haunting. He slipped from his coat in the slow, fumbling manner of the preoccu- pied. From the rear of the hall Higgins came forward, his voice reduced to a whisper. "Mr Bar rett, the cook and the maids wanted to hear the music. left the doors open to the rear of the house. hope it was all right ?"
 Perfectly all right. I'm sure Mrs Colvin would be glad to have them listen if they enjoy it."
 Thank you. sir. And. MT Barrett, if it isn't too presuming Mrs Colvin how much we have nn hay, xxIo 1,b
 T certainly will, Higgins"
 Thank you, sir"
 Higgins took Barrett's hat and coat and Barrett pushed open the drawing room door. Elinor rose, seeing him. She flushed slightly. "I wasn't expecting you so soon," she confessed.
 He crossed the room quickly. "It's bcen years," he said, since there has been any music in this house." The tone of his voice told her that he had missed it.
 What was that you were playing as l came i'm" he asked. He was so absorbed that she forgot to be self-conscious.
 "Oh, that? Something by Nevin. I've forgotetn what it's called" She seated herself again and began to finger the melody. He leaned his arms on the piano, looking down at her as she repeated the strain that had captured him.
 "That's it." he murmured.
 'It is sweet"
 "very!"
 Her hands grew still and he said quickly. Please don't stop"
 What do you want me to
 Anything you like," he told her. Higgins entered silently with the tea tray to the strains of Victor Herbert's Gypsy Sweet heart" Higgins thought the young couple made charming picture - the girl looking up, smiling, and the man listening eagerly.
 At length Barrett said, Come! The teas been here a long while and you must be tired!" But I'm not, trulyw she as-
 "I hadn't realized how much I've missed hearing music," he commented as he moved across the room. She sat in the chair behind the tea table and he took his place near her in low chair that elbowed the fire.
 Music makes you forget your troubles," he went on.
 "Yes, If they aren't too deep. This is the first time I've played since father was hurt" It was true but 1t was not the whole truth. She had not, until an hour ago, ~touched a piano since Bar rett Colvin had kissed to ride