The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14


 "You wouldn't even understand the vooabularyl"
 This was true enough, Kay had long since discovered that the pages of hls notes were filled with words and phrases meaningneSS to her. She devised thereafter Q way to occupy her days, She spent long hours in the medical library, con. sulting dictionaries, reading along the lines which engaged Bob. She was careful not to parade her knowledge before him, not to lot him suspect her activities in this direction.
 Once when she thought him tired, she urged him to stay at home in the' evening, go early to bed. "You're working too hard, Bob" she protested. Last night you didn't get home tlli after mid. night, and you were called out at three o'clock. I heard you go,"
 He said half derisively; Thought that's what you wanted, Kay. Want mo to work, don't youY l under" stand you were going to make Q pattern young medieo out of me"
 T want you to work, yes,' she agreed. But you ought to play' some of the time," -
 He looked ct her thoughtfully. VI guess it's pretty dull for you, sitting at home night after night" no agreed, wen have to step out once in Q while" -
 "oh, mo-" she protested. NO, don't think of me. It's just that you need sleep!"
 He drowned, e fine line deep be- tween his brows, I'm working on sorne dissections now" he comics. sed.. "The only chance I get Is at night" , to hear, Bob"
 But he said irritably: oh, noth. ing you'd understand" and she held her tongue.
 once during the summer he had Q letter from Priscilla, ct Bar liar. Dor. Kay did not know of this ct the time; her first word Of It came inadvertently from Mrs. Dakin. It was e part of their routine to have Sunday night supper with pr. and Mrs. Dakin, and to play Q few run. bers of bridge. Rays knowledge or cards was scant, her acquaintance with the intricacies of Contract negligible; and at first she bungled hopelessly. But pr. Dakin instruct cd her, and Kay. quietly investigat:. ing found an instructor and played Duplicate sometimes in the after moons ct the Chess Club, until she could acquaint herself well enough.
 pr. Dakin was always her part ner. "The doctor and quarrel when we play together" Mrs. Da- kin explained. So you will have to take him, Kay. Husband and wife should never be bridge part ners, anyway"
 So Kay and Dr. Dakin were in alliance; and at first they lost steadily, but by mid-August they began to hold their own, and more and more often Kay had the ap- proval of Bob's father for her play of e hand.
 At first, these evenings had been ordeals, they became endurable, and then almost pleasure. Gene vieve asked her one day how she could stand it.
 Contract is my idea of nothing, she said forcibly. T wouldn't play on e desert islandl"
 T like being with them" Kay confessed. And 1t pleases Dr. Da- kin when we win" She looked at Genevieve sidewise. T wish I knew whether they = hate me as much as they might" she confessed. They never give the least sign"
 T suppose not" Genevieve as- sented.
 They're like you." Kay said, half accusingly. "Aloof, as if they were waiting"
 And the older girl said honestly: "Well, nothing is settled between you and Bob, Kay. It's up to you two. We're not going to interfere. "
 Of course it's settled" Kay as- sured her stoutly. "Were just wait ing till the right time"
 And meanwhile, Bob is working like a horse,' 0enevieve comment ed, her eyes twinkling faintly. That never happened before. Uncle Ned and Aunt Alice don't dare breathe out loud for fear he'll change. Kay. But they're notice- ingl"
 One Sunday night in late August, Bob and Kay went to his fathers home as usual. They arrived in time for supper, and they sat down to cards at once afterward. While she dealt, Mrs. Dalkin said:
 Bob. you're looking tired. Are you and Kay going to Bar Harbor? It might be good for you"
 Kay looked up in quick surprise: and Bob flushed. Priscilla wants us to conc up for 6 weekend. Kay he explained. "I had Q letter from her the other day. I told father at lunch Friday" ] Mrs. Dakins glance touched