american tragedy

Chapter 50

Chapter 216
This afternoon was so wonderful, and for many days after that, they all wondered because of the fate of this day, he should have kept their distance, but they were together so affectionately.

They joked a little bit.Later, they found Grace and rowed together to the place where the yacht was rented.

After landing, they all hesitated, not knowing what to do, because they might have something to do after returning to Lycurgus.Roberta was afraid of gossip.And he also thought of possible troubles.What would Gilbert say if he knew? Therefore, they all hesitated whether to ride back together.Grace saw that Clyde didn't like her, and was a little angry.Roberta saw it too, and immediately suggested that the two girls go back together.

Roberta was thinking of how to say goodbye to him kindly without making him angry.She likes him so much, if only she is alone, she is willing to go back with him.But with Grace around, be careful, so he still doesn't go well with her.

Clyde was also thinking about whether to take the risk and go back together, or find an excuse to go to the city separately.But he could find no excuse.At this time, the electrician Sherlock who also came out to play greeted them. He was going back to the city with a friend who had a car.

"What a coincidence," he cried. "Hello, Miss Alden; hello, Miss Mary. Drop by? I can take you back."

Clyde heard it too.Roberta Sherlock invites Clyde, but Clyde declines.He said to stay a little longer.So Roberta gave him an affectionate look as she went away.What a pleasure they had together.In his opinion, although it was not appropriate, it was frustrating not to be able to spend more than a few hours with Roberta.He also left immediately.

Early the next morning he was eager to see Roberta.Although there were many people in the factory, it was impossible for him to express his thoughts, but through his smile, she knew that he was also very excited.On her side, although she felt as if some catastrophe was coming, although she was uncomfortable, she still couldn't help but glanced at him.How beautiful he was to her!

Clyde judged at once that his performance was welcome, and made up his mind that he would risk speaking to her if the opportunity arose, and after waiting an hour, when the girls on either side of her happened to walk away, he seized the opportunity to go to her, and put the She picked out a pair of the collars she had printed just now, pretended to tell her about the collars, and said, "Yesterday's breakup was really disappointing. I really hope to go there again today, and it's just the two of us. How about it?"

Roberta knew that she had to decide immediately: accept or reject.She did not refuse him, but looked at her affectionately, expressing her affection.Seeing this, Clyde made up his mind again, and looked for an opportunity to talk to her again, asking her where to meet, and there should be no one else around.Obviously, they don't want others to see it.Now, he is clearly aware that the road he is walking is very dangerous.

He began to miscalculate. He felt that it was easy to lose concentration when he was too close to her.She was so charming! He felt that he would be very happy if she could fall in love with him.He came to this conclusion yesterday. He is not as good as he imagined here, but with Roberta, what's wrong? At least he can endure Griffith's indifference? As long as He doesn't make big mistakes, and maybe someday they'll realize he can get into that circle.But what he is going to do now is exactly what others are not allowed to do.But leave it alone.Maybe they reached a tacit agreement, and they can have a tryst secretly in the future, so that no one else will find out.

Clyde sat down and walked up and down from time to time, thinking about it all the time.Although he had a job to do, he liked her.If she agreed, they would meet in a park, or a suburban playground on the Mohawk River, but all day, he had no chance to tell her that at noon, he went downstairs to eat and came up earlier, hoping she There were fewer people around her, but there were still some people around her.An afternoon passed without a chance.

When he went out, he was still thinking that it would be great if he could meet her on the street by chance, and she was the only one. It must be like a coincidence.But after get off work, he was disappointed to find that another girl was walking with her.This can only be another idea.

Usually in the evening, he was always at Mrs. Peyton's house, or went to the movies (he often went recently), or wandered somewhere alone to entertain himself.But this day, he was not like that, and he decided to go and see Roberta's house.After seeing it, he felt that it was very ordinary, even worse than Mrs. Kirby's house before.The house is too old, too old, and the neighbors are very conservative.It was just getting dark, and the lights in several rooms were turned on, which made people feel very cordial.A few trees in front of the gate are also nice.Where was Roberta? What was she doing? Why didn't she wait? Why didn't she dare come out now? All he saw was Mr. Sherlock going out.Then, people from many families came out and walked on the road.So he walked like that.The night was so beautiful, and he was disappointed. At 09:30, the moon rose and he decided to leave.But the night is so beautiful, and there is nothing to do when we go back, so it is better to go around for a while.So he walked up and down Wickie Avenue, looking at the splendid house.The owners here have all gone to the villa, and the house is dark.What are Sandra Finchley and Betty Cranston doing? Dancing? Going for a drive? Or making love?

He left Mrs Peyton's house early the next morning at six forty-five, thinking of some way to get closer to Roberta.At this time, a large group of workers was walking north along the middle of the road.At ten past seven, she was sure to be inside.But this time, he still failed.Because, when he saw Robert Alden, he also found Grace Marr with her.He thought about how boring the world was in the morning.In this city, how difficult it is to meet someone you like, of course alone.Besides, Roberta knew he wanted to talk to her, so why didn't she go alone? How many times he saw her yesterday! But now, she is doing well with Grace Marr. Why? ah?

He was unhappy when he entered the factory.But after seeing Roberta sitting down, she smiled at him and said, "Hi!" In this way, he felt hopeful and more comfortable.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the weather was very hot, and the work was very tiring, and the ripples of the river water reflected into the house.The clatter of hundreds of collars being printed is now fainter than usual.Someone started singing "The Lover" Rosa Nikofrich, Hoda Betkanas, Martha Bodaro, Angelina Beatty, Lena Shrickett They all sang along.Roberta kept staring at Clyde, wondering when he was coming, she longed for it.She believed that, like yesterday, he would come over in a short time.However, she also knew very well that it was inconvenient here.But she really needs these harmonious girls to give her a sense of security.

She was thinking about things while printing, and suddenly, she found that the collar of a bundle of clothes was smaller than the sixteen inches printed, and she had typed it wrong.Somewhat disturbed, she decided to let Clyde or another foreman criticize her, or she would take it directly to him, which was better than being seen.That's what girls do when they do something wrong.

But now, with that kind of desire, she hesitated, because, in this way, she would have to face Clyde directly, thus giving him a chance.What's more worrying is that it also gave her a chance.Clyde's status was much higher than hers, which conflicted with her current desire to communicate with her. As a result, she took the collar over, her hands trembling, and her face turned pale.He was doing something, when he saw her coming over, he raised his head, his nerves immediately became tense, the opportunity came, and at the same time, he also saw her nervous expression.

"The bundle was messed up." (She was going to say it was a mistake.) She said, "I didn't realize it until I was done. It should be fifteen and a half inches, not sixteen, sorry."

Clyde noticed how forcedly she smiled when she spoke, and she pretended to be calm, but her face was pale and her hands were shaking, and he understood that she had to do it for the job, but not just for that.She was weak, afraid, and driven by love to come here, to woo him, this happened to be an opportunity, and this made him very embarrassed and flustered.But he still thick-skinned to please.She has a crush on him and thus creates an opportunity, great! How smart and bold she is!

"Nothing." He pretended to be very bold.In fact, he was not so bold at this time. "I'll take them to the washroom and see if I can wash them off and re-beat. It's not your fault."

He smiled, and she also smiled shyly, and turned around, fearing that her thoughts would be seen through.

"Don't go now," he continued, "I want to ask you, I want to talk to you since Sunday, I hope we can get together again, I said outside the factory, okay?" She smiled provocatively again, "I've been obsessed with you since you came, now, shall we break these rules?"

"I don't know how," replied Roberta, a little frightened when she had achieved her goal.She felt as if all eyes were on her. "I'm with the Newtons, they're a conservative family, it's not as good as..." She was about to say, "Not as good as being in my own house." But Clyde cut her off.

"Don't say no, I want to see you, otherwise, I will see you too."

"Come on," Roberta reminded him, "not yet." She was confused, and unexpectedly revealed that she wanted him to see her later.

"That's it," Clyde smiled, seeing that she had already half agreed. "Why don't we go shopping and take a walk. How about the street you live in? Or, go to the small park on the west side of the Dreamland District on Mohawk Street. I can wait for you at the tram stop, okay?"

"Is it a bit too much? I'm a little scared. I've never been like this before." Her sincerity moved Clyde's heart.Come to think of it, this is dating. "Here, I'm afraid to go anywhere alone. People say that people here like to gossip, and, besides, someone will definitely see me. But..."

"But what?"

"I reckon I've been here too long, and it's time to go back." As she said this, Clyde said hastily, "Well, down the street from where you live. How are you tonight?" ? Half an hour."

"Tonight, isn't it too soon? I have to think about it first, another day." Her decision made her feel a little uneasy.Her face, which had been smiling, was now frowning.

"Okay, Wednesday night at 08:30 or nine, okay?"

Roberta looked sweet and fearful.Clyde was intoxicated by her manner.She looked around and felt that people were watching her, and she felt that she had stayed too long.

"I have to go back," she said.

"Wait a little longer," he begged. "We haven't settled yet. I'll be waiting for you after eight."

"Okay, then between eight and nine. I'll do my best. If there's anything, I'll let you know." She returned to her seat.Clyde was so excited that she agreed to him.How beautiful it all is!

At this time, she was already intoxicated in her wonderful leisure thoughts.

(End of this chapter)