The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-12

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 Gail bit her lips. She must not think of that now, nor of the long, dreary days that followed as the awful realization came to her that she was completely alone. At last her bitter grieving was somewhat assuaged and she took up her school work again, only to learn from Luz cille Travers, one of her school mates, that she was penniless. Gall was stunned when Lucille and her friends taunted her about being 8 charity" student. What had hap pened to all her fathers money? HAIL reached the tall gray build- V ing where the silk manufactur- ing firm occupied three floors. Her heart was beating excitedly when she stepped into the elevator. Catching sight of her reflector in a strip of mirror, she tilted her soft blue felt hat more effectively over her sunny hair.
 The operator sang out, "Twelvel" and Gail entered a magnificent re- ception room. For second she wondered if she had made a mistake as her small shoes sank in the deep pile of an oriental rug. She noticed with amazement that the paneled walls were adorned with rare Chi- nese prints.
 But as her eyes grew accustomed to the almost exotic atmosphere (softly shaded lamps lent a dim light to the great room from which daylight was utterly shut out) she noticed several men seated around the room. In the center was a glass-topped desk at which a dark eyed, shrewd-looking young woman was seated.
 When Gail approached, this young woman looked up, smiling. Good morning. What can I do for you2"
 "I'd like to see MT. Larne-Mr. John s. Larne."
 Did you have an appointment with him?" The girl at the desk started to turn the pages of a book which lay open before her. He's been called out of town unexpect- edly."
 "Not a definite one, but he in- vited me to call when I arrived in New York"
 The other girl looked at Gail with eyes. Perhaps there's someone else you could speak to? What did you wish to see him about?"
 For moment Gail hesitated. Then she said, T won his prize for costume design, and Mir. Larne wrote and promised he would help me get a start if I decided to come to New York"
 "Oh. how clever of you!" the girl exclaimed, yet Gail felt 8 note of lnsincerity in her words. She ada ed, 'T'll see what can do for you" as she lifted the receiver from its cradle and asked for MT. Held.
 Gail watched eagerly. Surely in this magnificent ofi1ce there must be someone who could help her. She glanced swiftly around the room. That must be someone con- nected with the firm who was talk ing to young man who was clos ing 8 portfolio, Gail thought. Then her eyes rested once more on the girl at the information desk.
 DLACING the receiver in its cra- A dle, the girl said, I'm sorry, MT. Held is in conference" She paused for split second and Gail felt cer- tain that this was not the message she had received over the phone. She quickly added. Perhaps 1t would be better if you would wait until MT. Larne returns"
 "When will that be?" There was an anxious note in Calls voice. New York without anyone to help her how would she get a start? Then she remembered her prize money. Surely $500 would last for a long time even if she didn't get 8 job right away. She did not know how quickly money goes.
 '.Mr. Larne's in Florida. He's not expected back for couple of weeks. But if you'll let me have your name and address. I'll give 1t to his secre-