Evening star., 1941-07-05

clair seemed to enjoy the society of
both. but she made no secret OF the
fact that Greg's continued idleness
displeased her.
Il have decided about my will"
she told Nancy abruptly one morn
ing. Greg is charming, but abso-
lutely irresponsible and lazy. I shall
leave the bulk of the estate to Larry
who will use it wisely. Gregg will
get only a few thousand-enough to
establish him in some business. And
speaking of money. here is your
check. Miss Duval. If you would like
to go into town today the chauffeur
will drive YOU"
Thanks. that's very kind of YOU
Are you sure you won't need me?"
Yes, I'll be busy making a ,ough
draft of my will. There are several
charities and small bequests to be
listed. I wish could ieel sure that
I am doing the right thing"
The car was ordered for II. and
as Nancy changed into a tilnipiy
tailored blue suit, she felt a distinct
uplifting of her spirits. 1t would be
nice to get away from Fairfield for
while. to see her father again. and
to give him the check which reposed
safely in her hardbag. Later she
would go on to the house to see
Clare and her mother.
Knous of SfruooIa
When she arrived at her fathers
Office. Andrew Duval vas debating
letter 10 Miss Mason, the efficient
secretary who could have gotten a
better job with ease, but who pre-
ferred to remain with MIN at the
modest salary he was aple to pay.
Stella Mason knew something of his
struggle with bills-the anxiety
which he suffered before the first of
every month.
Mis- Mason, this is nv daughter.
Nancy" he said with pride. and
Stella looked at tbs girl suspiciously
Was this another member OF the
family who wanted to wangle money
out of her harassed employer?
Come on. dad, we're having lunch
IN the swankiest place in town."
Nancy announced. And it's nv
treat! Miss Mason, won't you join
us?"
Thanks, but I'd better stay here
A client might get away if we closed
the office" Stella said with a smile
When they were seated in a little
booth at the Candlestick Inn, Nancy
opened her pocketbook and produced
the check.
MY first weeks salary. Doesn't
1t look wonderful?"
She indorsed it and handed it to
her father.
Now, now, Nancy! I can't take
this. There must be lots of things
you need perhaps a part of it
Nonsense, dad. 1 don't need a
thing in the world, I haven't one
penny of expense, and think nv
JOB will last for a good while. Put
IL In your pocket and let's think
about food, now. I see the waitress
coming"
Mr.. Duval Encouraged.
The Candlestick served an excel
lent luncheon, and Mr.. Duval en-
joyed 1t thoroughly. Usually he had
only a sandwich and cup of coffee
at a lunch counter, and sometimes
q piece OF pie when his budget per-
mitted.
This is really a treat" he re-
marked. The thought of the check
In his pocket had restored his corr
age. Now he would be able to settle
q long-standing account at one of
the department stores. There had
been a dunning letter only this
morning about it. Thanks to Nancy
ne would be able to pay it today.
How do you find the household
at Fairfield? 1 suppose all that stuff
Hank was limiting about was exag-
gerated."
Somewhat. But it's really a queer
FAMILY In some respects. And there
Is an old woman who is not quite
right. She was the nurse of Mrs
daughter Beatrice. who
was drowned in Florida years ago.
But she's perfectly harmless"
And the nephew"
There are two nephews, who are
cousins, Gregory and Larry Sinclair
Larry works in his lab nearly ali
day - making experiments - while
Gregory is an idler, and the two
seem to hate each other"
That must be very unpleasant -
Nancy shrugged. ut does create
an uncomfortable atmosphere at
times. 1t seems strange that money
alone could cause such enmitv I
thlnk DR.. Sinclair would be friend
ly II Gregory would meet him half
way. After all, he has no right to
feel any contempt for Larry. He is
the ldler, content to hang around
and wait for the money he thinks
will come to him. I'm afraid Re is
due for an unpleasant shock about