The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
ADELA STARTS TROUBLE
CHAPTER XVI

Next morning, feeling the need Of contact with someone of her own, Diana took the shining coupe and drove 20 miles to spend the day with Elsa. As an after thought she stop ped for Eyalyn and persudaded the blind girl to come with her.
 They drove leisurely, enjoying the warm sunshine Of another day borrowed from spring, and often EvGlyn'S hand rested on Dlana's affoetionntely. Diana told her about everything they passed, making her comments as anus ing AS possible. EvHlyn laughed until the tears brimmed her soft, sightless brown eyes,
 Before they reached Elsa'S Di- ana stopped and bought a thick steak, lettuce, tomatoes, and a loaf of twisted French bread, She did not want unexpected guests to work c hardship on Elsas budget
 They reached tho little white cottage an hour before noon, It was Bpotless and shining and Elsa beained with happiness at sight of her sister. She seemed Q little awed Of Eyaiyn at first, but soon Evaiyn was delightedly holding the tat, frangrantly talcumed baby young Blll Junior -- a cooling bundle of beauty.
 "I wish 1 could sec him" Eva- lyn said, and buried her face in his soft white neck, thus winning the undying affection of young Bills mother.
 They left Eyalyn holding the baby while Diana helped Elsa prepare lunch. Elsa added flaky maihed potatoes and Q perfect cuskard pie 10 what Diana had bought and when Bill, Senior, came they oil did adequate justice Co the meal.
 Diana watched Elsa and Bill e little wistfully. Bill was tall and good docking and confident, and adored his wife, his baby, and his home. He worked hard for them and gloried in doing it. He would some day own the garage where he worked -- perhaps have the agency for one Of the better cars, Then the little family would know prosperity; perhaps they would leave the little cottage for c more pretentious home. Diana won. deFed # they would be as happy then as they were now with their ambitions and their love.
 'They will be - If they keep love-" she thought. "It's q sort of insurance against loss Of hap- piness,"
 Bill returned to work after Q cor. dial invitation for them to come again and the promise to bring his family to see Diana soon. Diana and Elsa washed the dishes and then the three women spent Q pleasant, Idle afternoon gosSlping comfortably as women do, while Bill, Junior, took his afternoon nap in a pink-lined baAsinet.
 As Diana and Evalyn drove home the sun disappeared and Q cold wind sprang up to remind tkASAh bAlhb WAkbsE dAI INV AHbGE0 yet to loosen It's icy grip, and by the time they stopped at Eyalyn's door in Peyton Square, Diana had turned on the car heater.
 This has been one Of the hap. piest days ever spent" Eyalyn assured Diana. And every night since I've known you, darling, I've given thanks for you"
 Diana. too touched for words, could only press the slender fin. gers in fervent gratitude.
 As she put the coupe in the garage, snow began to fall in large white flakes and Diana was glad of the shelter of home. The draw ing room with It's shaded lamps and cracking wood fire was warm Snd inviting, and she stopped to arm her hands before going on ~p to her room. A sound behind