The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-26

"Tll get it," he said. on his feet. Be back in moment"
 Vicky watched the door close behind him. She lifted her head slightly, smiled Q sulky smile. "Brian's sweet, isn't he?" she said.
 Vicky nodded. Everyone thinks so," she agreed And so good looking, too. I don't suppose should tell you-but I'm going to. It's supposed to be an absolute se- cret, and you must promise not to tell!'
 She hesitated. Gale sat watch ing her. She didn't know what 1t was that had happened but suddenly she was afraid to move, afraid to breathe. There was something fearful in the air.
 The other girl went on. "Tt's supposed to be a secret" she said again, but l know you'll Keep 1t for us. Brian and I are going :o be married"
 Cold, cruel eyes watched the other girl. i've even set the date of the wedding" Vicky went on, mercilessly. That is, it's go- ing to be in June some time. I think June weddings are much the incest. don't you?"
 Gales lips moved but no words came. She tried again and said, "Oh-oh, yes"
 "I don't suppose anyone will really be surprised about it," Vicky went on. That is, our friends. I mean" There was the faintest perceptible accent on the "our." You see. it's really boy and girl affair. Ever since we were children it's been taken for granted that this would hap pen some time. And the relatives -Brian's family and mine are both so pleased"
 Vicky stopped suddenly. "Why, you're white as sheet! Is there anything wrong? You look as though you'd had a shock"
 "Im quite all right" Gale said. The words sounded to her ears as though they came from a great way off. T hope you'll be very happy"
 Well, thank you" Vicky was smiling again. And I'm sure we will be. Everyone says we're so well suited to each other. It's on account of Brian that I'm here tonight. He's so wrapped up in the mill and I want to be interest ed in whatever he is. I think husband and wife--of course We aren't that now. but we're going to be-should share the same in- terests, don't you?"
 Gale was spared from answer Ing. The door opened and Brian re-appeared. He said. Sorry, Vicky but hunted all over the car and I couldn't find that purse. You're sure you had it with you-?"
 Vicky nodded. Yes" she said, "I remember" and then stopped. "Oh, Brian," she went on, q be- lieve did leave 1t at home. I re- member laying 1t on my dressing table and then coming downstairs. I must have forgotten to go up for 1t again. I'm terribly sorry!"
 Doesn't matter. so long as you're sure 1t isn't lost. Well. have you two girls got everything settled? Made all your plans?"
 "Im afraid not" Vicky told him. smiling. We've been so busy chattering and getting ac- quainted. I'm afraid we did for get to talk about anything else. She turned toward Gale. But you're going to let me come again, aren't you?"
 "Come whenever you want to-" Gale told her. Come any time"
 That's sweet of you!" Vicky got to her feet. Don't you think wed better be going on on?" she said to Brian.
 "If you're ready"
 "Then I'll say good night" Vicky pulled her coat together. nut out one of her hands and took Gales. She said. sweetly, "I think you've been awfulIy nice about everything and L'm sure we're going to be great friends."
 Gales eyes avoided Brian. She said. Good night" and heard the door close behind them. For an instant she stood. staring at the chair where Vicky had sat. There was q sound behind her and she turned. Brian stood in the door way.
 He said. Gale. if I come back can I see you alone?"
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