The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19

Ile paflk or aG nome, Slle ShiQ as much to Andy when she returned with the pile of papers for his in- spection.
 "Tll look at home" he promised, after they finished with the papers.
 Would you like to 30 over the mail now?" she asked. There are Q few things haven't tended to-"
 He agreed and she brought a stack to him. There were letters which she had answered and dozens of notes of coincidence which she hadn't, ''I thought you'd want to acknowledge them personally" she told him.
 You know what to do and how to do it," he complimented her. You don't really need me around here, do you9"
 "Of course we do," she denied. "The store needs you. To carry on as your father wished"
 He lifted 6 quizzieal brow. "Eie spent his life at 1t, Carol. Even his youth. He didn't want me to do that. He wanted me to see the world" He smiled crookeoly. And did" he added.
 But you have the store now. You'll want to mange 1t your- self."
 My father gave his life to 1t. He didn't have much fun"
 Ills pleasure came from the business" she said fervently. "He ran the store for the people. Gus. toner and employe alike" She rushed on, thankful of this chance to champion the policy of Dear born's. "He didn't want money so much as he wanted to serve the peoples welfare. lie coveted good will instead of e bank account. It was the secret of his successm
 Andy studied her eager face. You beleive that, too, don't you Carolp"
 Exultation filled her. Andy was interested. "Yes. It's truep
 A mocking voice interrupted them. Andy looked his surprise Carol turned to see Linda Julian leaning iindolently in the doorway, Ignoring Carol, Linda drawled, Isn't she quaint Andy2 She still believes in Santa Clausl"
 Carol flushed, She glanced at Andy, hoping that he'd dismiss Linda so they could finish their discussion.
 He shrugged, Hello, Linda, come in. Carol and were just differing On business ideals"
 You didn't forget your luncheon date, did you, darling9" she said sweetly. Too swcetly, Carol thought T want to try the Hotel Reville,"
 Carol slipped out. Anger and Illustration sickened her. Would Linda always be here interfering with Andy and his work?
 Andy returned at o'clock. "f went home to look for the will" he said. Couldn't And 1t. Linda thinks you ought to know what be- came of it,"
 She felt the hidden accusation and resented 1t.
 T don't know" she denied Bharp- ly, revolting against his repetition"
 Well, It'll oil go to me anyway" he concluded. There's no one else"
 She said more calmly, I'm sure ho expected you to run the store"
 His. boyish mouth formed q half wistful smile, When do I start2" The smile made her forget her quick anger with him, He was asking for help and she wanted to give 1t.
 You might got acquainted with your staff" she said hopefully,
 Good idea," he agred but the indifference in his voice frightened her. She doubted If he knew how many employees he hadl "CAll some of them"
 She called HerrIck first because hG had the most responsible posi- ton in the store.
 His big bulk filled the doorway as he entered, complaing Could mt get an elevator. The crowds over-running us,"
 He went to the Inner office and held Q hand to Andy,
 'Herrick," Carol heard him say, Her desk was 50 near the office dor that she could see and hear everything that took place unless the door was closed. It wasn't closed now.
 Andy feigned recognition, "Yes of course. You haven't been around long, have your"
 "A year." MT. Hcrrick replied. An infant in on organization where they count service by dee- ades." He laughed ct his own thrust. Andy smiled, too, Maybe that's what's wrong with the store"
 T didn't know there was any thing wrong with it," Andy said uncertainty. "The storeS always full"
 You haven't been around much" MT. HeFrick chided him. Crowds don't make money" His sharp eyes appraised Andy. Are you going to run the store like your father did2"
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