The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-21

was not one to be frightened or turned aside from his dream of newly equipping his plant, making it more modern and efficient and comfortable. @
 "As though the whole thing were not for their benefit" Old Peter had said bitterly.
 He was particularly unhappy to- day. There had been another visit | from Oscar who brought rumors of | trouble breaking out afresh. Oscar l had stood looking at his employer, twirling his battered hat in his hands. There had been bitterness | in his eyes, which hurt old Peter. Somehow, he had counted on oscars understanding and sym I pathy. | And then his daughter-in-law 1 had come in for a brief visit. They were always upsetting, these visits of Olives. She had harped upon the subject of young Peters mar riage, knowing it was salt in an open wound. 4,
 Isn't there something you could do. Father Kenda1l?" she asked. Some way to bring Peter to his senses?"
 'Do you suggest he had asked, "cutting him off unless he gets rid of this wife?"
 1 Under his bushy brows, he watched the greedy satisfaction leap in her eyes. He had no in- tention of cutting young Peter off. And he knew his daughter-in-law realized it. The young idiot would come to his senses in time, anyway.
 Mrs Kendall was thinking I'll tell Valeria. She might use this as a weapon. She can tell Peter his grandfather is considering cut ting him off,
 'How could she be anything else? A strange girl he picked up and married just because he quar- reled with Valeria."
 l "Yes, of course" Old Peter was in complete accord with her on this point. He had old-fashioned notions about marriage. He be- lieved in blood and heritage, in loyalty and devotion between mar ried couples. Outmoded notions, generally, but he believed in them.
 I'll have another talk with him." he said.
 I Mrs Kendall departed tri- umphantly. She felt she was doing nothing less than her duty. She resented Ann. Resented her more because from all she heard, the girl was not cheap and vulgar but beau 'tiful and poised.
 | Everywhere she went someone spoke about Peters wife. Platter ing comment. The thought that Millicent was living up to her boast-putting Ann across. as she phrased it-ranked also.
 Mrs Kendall couldn't patronize Ann because Ann wasn't inferior Mrs Kendall suspected Peters wife felt superior because she was young--and because she was mar ried to Peter.
 Peter arrived in. answer to his grandfather's message. He grasped the old mans hand firmly, warmly There was a bond of deep devotion between these two.
 Sit down, Peter" ~
 Peter sat down and waited. You've been neglecting me, you young scamp"
 II wanted to come and bring Ann" | T won't see her."
 Every well. Grandfather" The lolder man liked that In his grand son. His coolness. He never would stoop to plead. x
 Peter, you must realize that ii is foolish for you to keep up this sham. You made a mistake. Now be man and own up to it. Get rid of the girl. I'll make a stiff settlement"
 "I suppose you think she wouldn't jump at the chance of a settlement?"
 "I know she wouldn't" | You won't give her up?" f
 ''No."
 | Quixotic young fool, his grand father was thinking. And loved young Peter the more for it. l Not even If cut you off?"
 meeting steel. "Of course not"
 The eyes of the two met. Steel | .(TO Bc COntinuedl