The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-09
CHAPTER xxx

It was after midnight. The hos
pital was quiet. The corridors were
dark except for shaded lamps on
the nurses desks. Now and then d
red light flashed over door, re-
flecting itself in the shining floor
In q brightly lighted room, Marian
was being lifted to rubber-tired
cart. She was pale, her eyes black
with suffering. She caught Dolly S
hand.
you'll go with me?"
Dolly raised her eyes to the still
genial face of DR.. Moss. May 1?'
He nodded.
Marian said, I'm going to be
brave, Dolly. But if I should for
get myself, if 1 should beg for
Dan, don't weaken, don't send for
him. I've explained how 1 feel
about Dan. want to be ready for
him. Promise me-"
'T promise"
"And-if anything should hap
pen" She bit quivering lip
Eyes, dear"
"Tell him that was Drove. Tell
him that I was happy to nave his
baby. Try to make him under
stand how much I loved him - how
much I have always loved him
you'll tell him yourself. dar-
ling" Dolly held her hand as the
cart was trundled down the quiet
hall. She stood by staunchly
When Marian cried out, Dan
Dan" she soothed her gently
After that there was blessed OBJ
livion for Marian
The sun was making a rectangu-
lar patch on the carpet when she
awoke. She stirred and Dolly went
to the bed. She kissed Marian S
white cheek.
"It's all over, darling" she said
"a grip"
eyes. DR.. Moss says that she is
the most beautiful little girl"
"A beautiful little girl Her
name is Glad - Glad Hardness.
Marian's long lashes fell, she was
asleep. She looked very young
and small in the high white bed
They took Glad home after two
weeks. Randy and Dolly and a
strangely shaken Marian, took her
home. Randy had been doubtful
about the small apartment. He had
suggested larger quarters and
nurses, fleet of them, he said
Marian had refused.
mo" she had said. 'Glad's
father is supporting her"
Trying weeks followed. Marian's
strength was slow in returning; the
baby's food formula had to be
changed and changed again. The
summer heat came early, long
scorching days, humid nights
Steadfastly, Marian cared for the
baby, letting the housework slide
resting when the baby slept.
Her love for the child was
something like worship; she
watched her development with a
half fearful awe. To Marian, the
tiny infant was a miracle, a God
given miracle.
Randy and Dolly came every
day. They quietly installed COM
forts. an electric refrigerato,
which the apartment did moi
afford, fans, linen sheets, which
were cooler than muslin. Marian
grew thin. blue shadows made her
eyes enormous, her hands were
rough from daily laundry work.
Dollv expostlIIotod $50 har-.,
she even became angry. Randy
talke dearnestly to Marian. They
were friends. What were friends
Tor, anyway? He'd send a maid
two maids-better still, he'd fine
an apartment near the lake.
Marian stood firm. YEARLY she
reiterated the old theme. Dan
says to stick 1t out. Dan saws il
you accomplish a thing yourself
you have pride"
But Dan would send you more
money If he knew" Randy argued
You're losing weight - you'll oe
But Glad is gaining - she's all
right"
Shed gain faster"
DR.. Moss says she Is perfect y
Marian laid a beseeching hand on
his arm. I'D crawl on nv knees
TO ask for help if the baby needed
It. But she doesn't. Dan and
are providing for her. Please LET