The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-05

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 Two hours later Vicky knocked on the odor of her fathers bed room. Robert Thatcher called, Come in!"
 Vicky pushed the door open. She wore a dressing gown of gold satin with a froth of lace about the neck. Her sandals were noth- ing more than jeweled straps. | Vicky came into the room, trail ing the long dressing gown be- hind her.
 Her father looked up from the book he was reading. He said, Home early, aren't you"
 I've been home all evening. Brian was here"
 "Oh-Brian!' Thatcher looked pleased. He put the book aside. smiled up at his daughter. Vicky went on, I'm driving oyer to Hamilton with him to dinner tomorrow evening. And, Eldredge's dance. Sunday we're going to look up some friends of his in Brookfield." Well. that's fine" Vicky fingered. She said, Your birthday is next Month. isn't it? I was thinking about q birthday present for you and wondering how you'd like it." | Now, Vicky, you know I don't care much about presents. There isn't anything I want" | But this is sort of special present." she persisted, smiling faintly. Something you've never had. I was wondering how you'd like to have a--a son-in-law." | You mean--Brian?" | Vicky nodded. There was a light in her eyes that was eager and at the same time assured. I'm sure he'll propose by that time" she went on softly. He might have tonight, only l wouldn't let him.. I don't want to hurry things too much. It's better to let him worry a httle."
 ,.II Thatcher h he was was beaming: ming, Smart nothing in the world that would please me more. It's the mar riage I've hoped you'd make. If you marry Brian I'll give you the finest trousseau money can buy. I'll give you anything you want for a wedding present. Any. thing!"
 A shrewd look came into the girls face. Anything" she re- peated. "Is that a promise?"
 "Yes."
 vicky moved toward the door. Don't forget" she said softly. And you'd better be prepared to keep 1t. How do you think I'll look in wedding gown, Fa- ther?"
 | Beautiful Simply beautiful" l Vicky caught a glimpse of her self in the mirror across the room and hesitated. She suid. studying her reflection, II believe I'll have cap like Carla Les lie's-' M
 Gale and Josie Gridley sat on the couch in the womens cloak room. It was noon and most of the mill employees were in the cafe teria, but Gale and Josie had brought lunches f. om home. They had finished their sandwiches and now sat waiting for the bell to ring.
 Josie said, But you can't keep Mary and those two children. With Phil out of work you can't do it."
 They'll stay the rest of the week. After that they're going to Marys cousin. l don't know how long she can keep them. It's dreadful. isn't it-not even hav- ing a roof over your head"
 Its Fishers fault" Josie said vehemently. "He could have kept Mary on if he'd wanted to-"
 T certainly wish he'd give hel
 well, he won't! You know that as well as I do. Firing more all the time--that's what they're doing instead of taking anyone on. Do you know what I think I think they put Mary out of her house to scare the rest of us Hawleys got notice this morn there's lots of others whose rent is back. I think they're trying to scare us all, but 1t isn't work Ing that way. Oh, there may be some who fall for 1t - but yor know about the meeting tonight don't you"
 Gale nodded. "Yes."
 Are you going?"
 "Yes," Gale said, "I am. didn't think this organization meant much until I saw wha happened to Mary yesterday Phirs talked about 1t a lot bu well. there doesn't seem to bt any other way now. We've go to stand up for each other. Int bosses do treat us like slaves ant they think we haven't any rights I'm tired of having my pay GU for being late when haven been. And Pm tired of workini twice as hard as we used to fol less money. I'm going to thu meeting tonight and I'm going tt join"
 Good for you!" Josie's fac' was shining, eager. "Im getting test meeting. you know, abou these evictions--"
 There was a sound across thu room. Josie's words died on he lips and both girls sat motion les. The sound was repeated and then a head appeared iron behind row of lockers. A hea, that was light brown, set il glossy waves. A moment nor and a figure emerged. It wa Leota Boiler!
 Leota said. smiling. Hello"
 Josie answered. Hello, Leota. and got to her feet. She said "Come on, Gale. It's time W were going-+"
 Outside the door the two girl faced each other. Both asked tn same question: