The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

tangleQ paJJefu OI tneAE uVeS. WuaC role was he to play? Would Alan believe that he had nothing to do with Emily's decision? Was there any hope of the future-with Emily? Could he face Alan, secretly happy, as he had to admit he was, that Emily soon would be free? Emily's voice was lost in the flood of ques- tions that assailed him. Suddenly he realized that she had stopped speak, ing.
 What do you plan to do, Emily?" he asked.
 Reno, first; after that, I sup- pose I'll go back home and try to pick up where left of year ago. Work and play can make one for- get"
 A question trembled on Fries lips. He did not want to ask it., but he could not help himself. Lov- ing Emily, he had to know.
 "Is there any place in your plans for me?" he asked slowly.
 Frankly, Eric, don't know" Eric knew she was telling the truth. Please don't forget me; please don't leave me to face 1t alone. Together, perhaps, we can find the old gang and all the old fun at home again. You will help me, won't you?"
 T want to marry you, Emily" he said simply.
 You're sweet, and kind, Eric" Emily said. But I'm not sure. Right now I'm still married to Alan-and I'm still in love with him. That sounds funny, doesn't it? But 1t is true. One can't idolize man for five years and then suddenly get over it all at once.
 Ever since we came ot Sumner, Alan apparently has been trys:. to kill my love for him. Love cars last forever if 1t is not returned. Alan's profession, not his wife, is his real love. His practice always comes first; really don't matter much to him. Even tonight, when I needed him most, he left me"
 He's doctor, Emily. Did you expect him to stay?"
 No But you you were having trouble at the dam, you are not my husband yet when l called you you came
 "I'll always be here if you need me. I love you, Emily"
 T know you do, Eric That's why it's so difficult to tell you-to ask you to wait, just little longer
 I've waited six years, with a lot less hope than I have now Kane paused. "Okay. You make the rules; I'll play your way. Per- haps-someday-"
 Thanks, Eric
 But there's one thing I must do" Eric said. T have to tell Alan. He must know thta I love you. can't have him thinking that came into his home and deliberately tried to steal his wife"
 "He knows I told him that you had kissed me, the night of the dance. And he doesn't blame you, Eric" Emily continued. Tt was your kiss, am sure, that brought him to his senses, made him accept Dr. Peterson's offer. He wrote the letter the next day. But when the time came to sign the contract, to get away from Sumner, he wouldn't do it. He never will"
 Don't judge too hastily" Eric advised. If the thought that you that some other man was in love with you made him accept the offer, maybe the threat of di- vorce will make him change his mind.'
 Loyal to Alan, Eric grasped at anything in an effort to save Alan's happiness. Alan had saved his life He felt he must pay that debt, if he could even if it cost him Emily.
 You don't know Alan" Emily said. He's made up his mind, and nothing will ever change him. After I told him I was leaving, there was still time to catch the midnight train-still time to reach Dr. Peterson. But he went to the hospital. No, Eric, if our marriage is to go on, I'll have to be the one to give in; Alan never will"
 Kane knew she was right. That stubborn devotion to purpose was evident in everything. Alan did. Although Alan was slow to jump at conclusions, slow to make de- cisions, when he did make them they were final and irrevocable. His tentative acceptance of the St. Louis offer had been, Eric realized, only an effort to gain more time, to stave