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and again, the woman 10 whom ehe , had not spoken 10 for more than { year, should have turned suddenl, and extended her q kindness, com
 polling another woman to accept her as a guest at her party-it was
 ''heaplng coals Of fire" on Amity : head
 There vas, under the circum-
 stances. only one thing she could
 do. She did II, and she did II with a
 quiet dignity that surprised every
 one present save, perhaps, Ann Nc Guffy.
 Ann didn't like the sarcastic , tongue of Amity Smy'he. But she had discovered that Amity's tongue
 was, in realty, her own worst enemy. That Amity knew how and when to play trump card she proved on that occasion.
 Fl was swee, in you, Jill Stuart, '' she said, in voice shaking with emotion, as she caught at the hand of the woman who had come so un- expectedly to the rescue of her pride. 'aUfuily sweet, saving me from humiliation in tn way you did after all tn mean things I've said to and about you. You certainly have got a kind heart. I'm not go- ing to try and thank you now. Tn only way ] can do that is by actions Maybe some day you'll have reason 10 be glad that you did me tn good turn that you did today. There may come a time when Sweet Amity' can show how to be grateful.'
 How and to what extent that seemingly tentative prediction was to be fulfilled none there even dreamed. But the time did come when Jill was to recall the incident with strangely conflicting emo tions.
 It really was rather a manly thing to do, making that acknowl- Amity Srnythe made to Jill that aft ternoon in the drug store in the presence of four other women and a man. It was manly" thing in that 1t was said with straight forward earnestness that many women would have found difficult. It made an instant and profound impression on Jill. She knew in stinctively that sincerity backed the utterance of every word.
 I'm glad, Amity, that you take if that way" said Jill, neN friendli- ness yelling up in her heart for this old enemy. T was a little afraid you might think l was trying to be patronizing. Of course you under stand why Miss Sweeney didn't in clude you at first She thought you and I were real enemies and that, as the party was being given to cele- brate Tony's and my entry into 8 new field. I wouldn't want you. But I'm too happy in getting this chance to be able to see anybody else unhap- py. Pm glad we are friends again."
 "Jill Stuart" whispered Ann Nc Guffy a few minus later, you're darling! I take off my chapeau 10 you as the best sport in Elliston. Poor old Amity. When Mike Sweeney passed her up in the count I just wanted to scream with rage. Not that ] didn't think Amity de- served II, but it was so obviously q case Of playing for your favor. Then when you came across like the queen you are, l wanted to shout.'
 She turned to the others and held up her hand to attract attention.
 Listen. everybody:" she said, a husky little note in her voice that betrayed her real emotions. "We all saw and heard what Jill stuart just did and ! suggest we give her a vote of thanks for pointing the way and showing how a woman can he 8, good fellow as well as q. man. We might all Of us take a lesson from Jill's book. I'll bet it'll he long while before anyone will hear Anity Smythe's meow about }anc- ing hables','
 "Jill ith 2 thweet woman" war bled the natural blonde with the ankles. May her necktht baby be tvinth and both be named I3ill.'
 "Oh. heavens. What q. frlghtful wish.' cried Jill, mortified at the mere suggestion of such 8. possihi' fly. And I supposed Billie was my friend, tool"
 WhereUror Tony projected him self into the temporary focus Of all ayes by 2. timely proposal. The nice young man in white' fairly flew to execute orders. II nas Mike Sweeney who proposed 8 toast to Jill. and they drank if standing.
 This being Thursday" she con 'inued. fayoring Tony with 8 smile hat lifted the young hoofer into state bordering or "cs'afie, T pro oosc that everybody present come ovor to our house this evening. Bring vour Dad with you, Jill' she I3dea 70 the latter as she began an Professor I.e Tarte to come ov"r.'
 While the last was said carelesSiF .nough, Jill had q feeling that Mix" sweeney was plotting something be sides he entertainment Of bunch of fiapD"rs and moon lovers sil' either loved nor admired.
 ''1 suppose your professor VIII nc hrr,' remarked Jack Stuart. when 1iil reached the flat shortly after hat afternoon and acquainted hlm sIth ,ht news Of Mike Swerney's 111- citation for he evening. Jill laughed ,ut 'hp laugh had an odd creak fin [,
 "Nhy do rng say your professor, lack ." shr asked him. stra'gh'for- 
 Well, Zou seem 'o have him 'n ow q large share of tn 'lme.' re-