The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31

hat and gloves. Then, as it was still early, she walked through to Miss Carolie's office. But as she neared her door, Madame's shrill tones echoed all around her. Struggling her shoulders, Gail turned back. There was no use walking right into the lions mouth. Perhaps when Madame got ever her spell of temper she'd go back - or she could wait until she Lot home in the afternoon.
 Good morning, Miss Everett, Toinette said as Gail entered. What a wonderful writeup Miss Cordell gave youl I'm sure we'll get some new customers on the strength of tl22t. But of course you've seen itl"
 "No, Toinette, I haven't. I was out of town yesterday and I didn't even open my newspaper"
 "I read it too, Miss Everett" 1" said Frank. 'It's just greatl"
 The door of the room stood open and along the passage came the sound of rustling newspapers and angry feet.
 "Mees Everett, Mees E-verettl So this is what you do the mo- ment my back is tllrned" With a plump white hand Madame beat against the newspaper. You think because I am not in the office you will take my place = giving the newspapers my designs, but having that woman write 8 story about you!" Her voice shook with rage. q don't know what you mean, Madame Lizette.' Gail was trem-' bling, though she tried to conceal her nervousness.
 Mean? I suppose you don't read the papers?" Her voice shrilled high. You know what I mean all right, and out you go! I will not have you here one min- ute longer. Put your hat on this moment. As if you do not un- derstand-" Again she pointed to the paper. "What right have you to give out my designs, to tell all this?" She tapped the page f1ercely.
 Perhaps if you would show me what's upsetting you I could ex- plain things to you," said Gail, as it dawned on her that Madame was raving about Rita Cordells article.
 "So that's what you thing? You go and get all this publicity at my expense. will explain nothing Col"
 "You mean you're discharging me?"
 "Yes, this minute"
 'Very well, I'll go; but perhaps before I leave I should give you message Miss Searles left with me-"
 "Hahl you keep back my mes- sages. too2"
 "Well, I didn't like to give 1t to you before, because I thought it might upset you, but when you called me down in the showroom the ether day 1t was Rosemary Searles to whom I was speaking When met her later she told me she had come in to see about get- ting a frock for Miss Lang's wed- ding, but after the way you talked to me she said she would never dream of buying anything from you and I'm sure her friends will back her up. Goodby." Gall left the room without glancing again at Madame whose lips were work ing strangely. So Therese had ben right. It was the Searles' car she had seen at the curb.
 Outside, Gai1's knees felt as though they would collapse with every step she took. She'd lost her jobl What could Rita Cordell have written to make Madame so angry? Gail decided to go to the newspaper office and find out. Then, what next?
 AS she walked slowly along a mirthless smile appeared at the corners of her lips. She had be- gun to think that she was to be a fixture at Madame's-at least un- til she was ready to leave. Now, without 8 moments warning, her job was gone. The mocking ex- precision in Ariadne,s dark eyes haunted her. We'll, maybe she would get her innings now. Gail stopped at the corner drug store and consulted a telephone book. The newspaper office was not far away. She'd go right there, and after reading the article she would see Miss Cordell. She had promised to help her. We'll Gail needed help right now.
 "So that's what riled Madame" i" Gail murmured to herself as she read: "This young designer shows striking ability and unusual orig inality. If unhampered by the ideas of an older school, she will