The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-06

drinking?"
 Kay said: 1T had, yes!"
 Bob nodded ruefully. "Yes, of course" he agreed. He made 0 harsh gesture. "1t's terribly hard on you two," he said in Q deep con- triton"
 Mrs. Dakin met Rays eyes again. Her own were serious and grave, but not hostile. 1T had rather 1t had happened In another way she assented. "Even if I knew Miss Brannan better.
 Kay was cold. She shivered mis- erably.
 T must tell you" she said honest ly. 1T had never met your son. but 0enevieve had told me about him." She hesitated. My life had been moving in wrong directions, this past year." she confessed. T was - trying to make people like me, try ing to be gay and bright and pretty, trying 50 desperately" She smiled ruefully. T wanted to be Ifiarriedl" she whispered. ITO anyone!"
 She looked at Mrs. Dakin. "But I did not plan this. did not know 1t was your son in the boat" she said. T had to get away from the yacht, and he came by. And after ward when he wanted us to get married, I tried to make myself - stop him."
 No one spoke; and she said, half to herself: q tried to stop him; but wanted to marry him.. It seemed like my chance to get hold of some. thing fine, I warned Bob that If he did marry me I would never let him 90; that I'd fight to keep him"
 She looked ct Bob. His head was bowed.
 But you're-so nice," she whis- pered, her eyes brimming. "You haven't ragged, or-anything. I can't do 1t nowl"
 pr. Dakin watched her.
 Tt can be annulled, or something, can't it9" she asked, pleading with him.
 Hob's father looked ct Mrs. Dakin, consulting her with long glance, exchanging counsel with her with out words. They seemed to come to c decision before he said at last:
 T think that is for you and Bob to decide" He spoke collectively, without passion. "Mrs. Dakin and have tried to guide Bob aright. advise and help him. Without much success, I am afreid."
 Tt wasn't his fault" she urged. "iie didn't really know -"
 "A man has to stand by what he does," Dr. Dakin told her. He can- not dodge the responsibility for his actions"
 "IIl go away" she said. Tt can | be kept quietl No one need know!" Her cheeks were crimson. T knew about Miss Hyde," she confessed. "0enevieve had told me. I suppose Miss Hyde will have to know; but I'll make 1t as easy for you al! as l can."
 Mrs. Dakin asked sravely: "What will you do?"
 "Whatever you want me to-" Kay told her.
 The older woman shook her head. T don't mean that. I rleafl-where will this leave you?g What will your IiRa ha after fhia9D
 Kay found no way to reply. Bob spoke haitingiy. T suppose we've got to-wash this out, soE,ie- how" he reflected. "FatheT, you can suggest something"
 "IIl help you, in whatever way you both wish," pr. Dakin assented. 'That goes without saying. You know, Bob, I'm always ready to help you. But can't help you make the decision. That Is for you two."
 Bob looked at Kay long and steadily. This is rough on you" heAtoid her. I'm sick about t."
 She shook her head, trying to smile. Don't think about me-" she begged.
 Mrs. Dakin suggested: Hadn't you better telegraph your friends in New London, BIs,? They Will have missed you" She added: And then you both need rest end sleep. If I were you, I wouldn't try to decide anything for . while"
 Bob nodded. "TTl tell them I had to come back to operate" he agreed, and rose and went into the hall. They could hear him at the teie- phone. Ls3 nR
 Mrs. Dakin pushed back her chair, and pr. Dakia came to help her rise. She smiled ct Kay. "euppose you come upstairs with me- she s,iggested. "Lct me put you to bed. A few hours of sleep v"
 "I1i SO home" Ky deinurred. T can't stay here" The older woman shook her head gently. This is your home now" ehe reminded Kay. Fob has no other, you know,1 ,E4
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