The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-05

, medals. lie placed mana over HIS heart. Didn't promise to stand by no matter what happens!"
 Jackie had to step back now. He was ready to take off. In few min- utes he would be only small dark object high up in the sky, getting smaller and smaller, vanishing com- pletely. She raised her hand in a salute, too, a gesture of farewell and God-speed. She wished he had chosen different words to say in parting; mo matter what happens" had an ominous sound. The sort of journey Roger was headed for might so easily not have that happy land ing.
 She watched that small dark ob- ject as long as her eyes could fol- low it, then turned away. She felt very much alone and forlorn. She told herself, angrily, that she was behaving like a little fool. Roger was a good pilot. They didn't come any better. He would come back safely-stand by-as he had prom ised.
 Nevertheless, Jackie searched the evening papers to see if there were any accounts of crack-ups. She 1 heaved sigh of relief, than sharp exclamation, as her attention fo- cused on an entirely different item. There, heading the society column, was her own namei
 Her mother was serenely sitting before her triple-mirrored dressing table with its confusion of jars and bottles.
 Did you see this?" Jackie de- manded, dashing in on her. She held out the paper at arms length. Her lovely eyes flashed their golden fire; her face was flushed.
 Evelyn finished the perfect cupid's bow of her mouth. What is it, dar- ling?" She saw the paper; her eyes lighted up, too. She stretched out a hand. Why, how very nice! The announcement is made she read aloud, of the engagement of Miss Jacqueline Dunn, daughter of the romantic actress, Evelyn La Farge, to MT. Roger Breckner.' wasn't at all sure they could get it in so soon," she added with some thing like triumph.
 DO you mean that you put that in the papers?" If Jackie's pretty face had been flushed before, now | it was crimson.
 "Why, of course, darling"
 "But didn't say you could. You didn't even ask me. .. ."
 "It scarcely seemed necessary. After all, an announcement always comes from the mother of the bride-to-be.
 "But I'm not going to be a bride!"
 Mot going Why, my dear child, whatever are you Saying!" Evelyn got up to put a cool hand on her daughters brow, to force her gently to sit down. Didn't you tell me last night that you and Roger are engaged? Didn't you get up al- most before daylight this morning to go see your fiance off-such a pity that the poor dear boy should have to go away practically on the eve of your betrothal. ="
 q wish you wouldn't talk that way!" Jackie said. Her face was a thunder cloud now.
 "Of course, darling. Natur- ally you're upset because Roger had to leave. you're terribly worried about him. :"
 I'm not!" Jackie winced at a denial that somehow did not ring true. You had no right, Mother, to tell the whole world" Jackie had not expected quite such fast devel- opments.
 But apparently this was only a beginning. No right? Why, darling, of course I shall tell everyone that my little girl is going to be mar riedl We must have big party, and then there will be showers given for you, and we must start shopping right away for your trousseau. '. Jackie, what's wrong? Where are you going. darling?"
 But Jackie did not hear this last for she had taken flight from her mothers plans, which were indeed working out much too fast to suit her.
 (T0 Be Continued)