New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-06
Ralph Armitage would turn down anyone for you.''
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Lynda Fenton. singularly inno-
cent girl. Is private secretary to
Ralph Armitage, who has an insane
wife. Her father a drunkard. tells
her that her mother deserted them,
and that all women have their price.
Lynda meets Emily Andrews
who cherishes secret fondness for
David Kenmore. Lynda's companion
from childhood. Emily plots against
Lynda from the very beginning.
David tells Lynda he loves her. but
she decides she doesn't want to be
in love with any man. David is away
on . trip.
Lynda's father deserts her. and
Claire Stanhope comes to live with
her. Lynda has been invited to a
party, and Emily secretly sends
David . letter. suggesting that he
come home for the party. SO that
Lynda may be made to feel at ease.
Then she sends him an anonymous
note. saying. Ralph Armitage is
rushing your girl" David writes to
Lynda. admonishing her to beware
Of Ralph Armitage. 1t stirs her ire,
and turns her thoughts to Ralph.
Ralph has met with an accident,
and Lynda goes to his home to take
dictation. There he holds her hand
and gains her sympathy, and when
she bends and kisses him lightly, in
simple innocence, he terminates the
session.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XXX
The End of An Imperfect Day
In her pity for Ralph ArEitage,
Lynda Fenton had felt toward him
lust as she would have felt toward
David II life had dealt him such a
blow.
Ralph had asked in every way
possible for her sympathy, and when
she innocently gave it to him. he
had told her she must not stay any
longer. She could not understand it.
She felt the tears rise to her eyes
She had thought that he was quite
~ understanding as David. but it
vas perfectly apparent that he
wasn't. and now he might always
think she was cheap. Surely he did
not think she was trying to fir,
with him.
Emily Andrews had been quietly
scrutinizing Lyn, and she decided
there was something behind her 81
lence. Too many emotions were
passing across her face.
II wonder what happened at the
Armitage house," she asked herself
Surely no girl in her senses would
be 80 senseless as to turn Atm
down II he had let her see he was
stuck on her. which l am sure he
did. Lyn must have found out abou,
Pamilla Sheston and come to the
conclusion that the game was up az
far ~ she. herself. was concerned
So she came backas soon as pos
sible."
"Lyn." Emily asked, abruptly
when are you going to invite me
over to your house? You ought tt
have party, and invite all of u:
very SOON"
I'm going to- Lyn answered. "a.
soon as Davie comes home. Claire
and were talking about it the 9th
er night. Each one of you girls vii
have to bring your own escort, 70,
you know that with the exception
Of David and Mr.. Armitage. whom
l would not dare to ask, do no
know any mer."
Good Lord! What an innocen
you must be Well soon remed,
that, however. I'll get Armi II
come. He won't be in bed long
will he?"
HE wasn't in bed this morning
Emily. He was lounging in a gor
geous robe. They had split up thu
sleeve over his dislocated shoulder,
said Lyn, innocently telling Emil.
what that young woman desired tt
know. But do you think that -,Ir
Armitage would come to my house
He is pretty democratic. but / die
not know he would be as democratic
as that"
Dem ocratic, my hat, Ralph Ar.
mitage can be the most snobbisl
person living II it suits him: but he
likes you. Don't you understand
that? He would turn down an invi
tation from the Prince OF Wales TO,
you"
Il wish you had not told me
about his tactics. Emily"
II had to. Lyn. Any girl who be.
comes secretary to Armi has te
become hard boiled. if her time ir
his office Is not short. You JUS
come to me. old girl. if that boy
tries any of his cutey ways on you
and I'll enlighten you as to what he
means by any or all of them"
IT'S a hard job to keep. Lynda
and I'm not quite sure yet if you
are clever enough TO do it. You'll
have to deny him as a lover, and
still keep him as your friend, II you