New Britain herald., 1928-07-18

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Lynda Fenton, daughter OF John
Fenton, q periodical drunkard, has
obtained her first job In the office
OF Armitage q Son.
Her father is always telling her
that every woman has her price,
and that her own mother deserted
them for wealthy man.
Lynda's one friend and constant
companion since childhood is David
Kenmore. a salesman for Armitage.
At the office Lynda meets Emily
Andrews. who cherishes secret
fondness for David.
All at once 1t dawns upon David
that, although he imagined he was
interested in Emily. he Is really in
love with Lynda, and when her
father deserts her, he tells her he
loves her, and that if she'll wait
until the first Of the year he'll ask
her to be his wife.
Lynda finds an old acquaintance.
Claire Stanhope, and asks her to
come and live with her.
Ralph Armitage appoints Lynda
his private secretary. and Emily
Andrews tells her she can expect
the girls to high hat" her.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XIV
CLAIRE TELLS HER STORY
Emily Andrews had the grace to
blush when Lynda asked her
whether she would turn down the
position with young Mr.. Armitage as
his secretary. But one must say
this for Emily-she always was
frank.
I'm say l wouldn't" she stated,
decisively. I'D take it SO quickly
that it would make Armi's hair curl
in spite of the staycomb that is on
it. But you see, Lynda. l didn't
think you were that kind"
What kind"
why, you're a regular little an
nexer. What will your Davie say to
all this?"
He told me himself that he ex-
pected me to become Mr.. Armitage s
secretary very soon." replied Lynda.
Still she looked rather startled
when Emily Andrews asked her
what David would think of her pro-
motion. She realized that she had
not once thought of David since Mr..
Armitage had called her into his Of
flee. and even at this moment she
didn't care what David would think.
He had told her in the beginning
that she would probably become
young Armitage's secretary. He
couldn't say much about it now. ex-
cept to congratulate her.
When are you going to work In
Armi's office" asked Emily. using
the nickname she had given him be-
fore he came into the firm.
Tomorrow morning"
well, you certainly are the fas,
worker: and to think you did It n
with that little guileless white face
Of yours. II thought / could entel
your class, I'd never use lipsticl
as a disguise again."
Lynda looked puzzled, but did no
ask Emily what she meant. She hat
already decided to beg Claire to tel
her what kind of a lipstick she used
as she knew Claire was going HON.
with her tonight.
When the office closed, she hur.
ried out to meet Claire. After the,
had gone all over Lynda's house
Claire sat down In the clean kitchen
with a sigh OF content.
This il altogether too good to be
true, Lynda. Do you really think
can afford to live with you? ] onl,
get thirty-five dollars a week.,
She put her hand into her pocket
and drew out some bills.
I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll pu'
thirty-five dollars in this blue pitch.
er against the rent Of your house fol
4 month. and we'll see how long il
will last for food. II you have t.
pay out more. I'll pay half. II We
can make II do for both OF US. II
consider myself luckier than I de
serve"
why, Claire" said Lynda, with
a smile, i've never had thirty five
dollars in one month in my life e
spend for food. and I've been Dad'i
housekeeper ever since l was twelve
years old. OF course, we'll have to d.
every bit Of the work ourselves, ane
be very economical, but ] am sur,
We'll be able to make go of 1t.
You take Dads room, Claire, ane
Ill sec what l can do with the mar.
keting for the first week"
Rising to her feet, and making {
very dignified bow, she asked:
What will you have for dinner
tonight, Miss Stanhope?"
TN have hot waffles and honey
Miss Fenton," answered Claire, no
dreaming she would get them.
IAN right. You go get YOU
clothes and things from where 20,
have been staying. and III have ths
waffles ready when you get back"
Claire was gone longer than She
expected, and when she stepped int
The kitchen, Lynda knew that some
thing had happened while she wa.
away.