New Britain herald., 1928-07-23
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 Lynda Fenton, d singularly lnno- cent and lonely girl, secures her first job with Armltage X Son. and a few days later is made private secretary to Ralph Arlnltage. She . inks she owes her promotion 10 upility, rather than her beauty.
 Her father, drunkard, mas .uoiled her life because he contlnu- ally tells her that her mother de serted them, and that all women have their price.
 Lynda meets Emily Andrews, who cherishes d secret toniness for David Kenmore, Lynda's companion rom childhood. Emily plots various consequences detrimental to Lynda. Lynda's father. too, deserts her. and Claire Stanhope comes to live with Lynda. Claire tells of innocent love for Fred Blaque, whom she afterwards learns is married man. David has told Lynda he loves her. put already is bit jealous ol Ralph Armi,age. and lmaglnes her sentiments towards him nave changed. ,
 Ralph pays Lynda artificial coln- nliments and increases her salary NOW GO ON WITH THE sloh1
 CHAPTER XVIII
 PLANS FOR JUNE CHALLEK
 PARTY
 soon after Mr. Armitage lett the ofuca Lynda answered the tele- phone, to hear a woman's volce'
 "Td like to speak to Mir. Armi- tage." ,,,, message for him
 Without a word, the recel'er' Was damned up in such a way 'hae lynda knew it was not business call. ,o,- The cashier gave her twenty uol- ,sr, when she stopped at his wicket that night, and Lynda thought, nap ni,v that she could. with Claire s advice and help, add enough to her simnle white crepe gown to mahe herself presentable for the party
 A. the girls streamed out or the office, Claire. who was "allihs ''' her, said: strou- harry shortcake. Let's have orolleu lamb chops. bread and butter' anu ,o,, of shortcake for our dinner.
 That night, when they had finish- ed the shortcake, and decided tha' ,hev would live like queens lh the future and be very happy, Lyhoa asked: -,,o,,or.. party?" ...s, s.id Claire. tersely. ..
 "rhen I'll not go," said Lynda with ! little sigh.
 "Of course you'll go," spoke up Claire. Because I'm not gong h no reason why you should make q martyr of your self. June Challet throv. the best parties in town. n.ed always to so there with Freo hut now that she knows l nave turned him down cold. she is afraid Fred will kick up another row. An he did the last time l was there' So I'm just left out. What have you to wear. Lynda? l want you u knock their eyes out"
 "I have a white crepe graduation dress" I.nda went into her room and brought it out for Cialre 10 see,
 That will do nicely. if we take out the sleeves she said. at'er looking 1t over.
 ~ have no beads or bracelets, or anything to wear with it. Clare.
 ..so much the better. You Will pc Miss Simplicity. That ought 'o get 'em.'
 Don't you think I'd better have f,overs or soInething?' Lynda anN- iously inquired. somehow. 1t LOOKS almost childish"
 That's the right idea, angel chiio you'll make the rest of them. "itil ,heir beads and silver lace ana flowers on their shoulder, look like ,-hristmas trees. You don't even need any dry rouge, for l see rlgh' now aL the tHou6Ht VI eoiiio' cheeks are a prettier pink than the best French make you can buy Just a faint bit of lipstick to con- trast with your dazzling teeth, and I'll bet on you against the field l' Ralph Armitage going? He used to be one of June's great friends.
 T don't know. l typed a letter for him today, saying he would SC if he were in town
 "Did he ask whether you knew June?" asked Claire her eyes slight, ly narrowing.
 "No. why should he?'
 Well. I'll tell you one thing, al right. Ralph will find out some how today if you're invited, ane he'll act accordingly"
 Surely, Claire, you're not goinf 10 he as catfish as Emily Andrews s and intimate he gave me tlS posi- ton in his office because he wa. interested in me and not in m. worko"
 "1 think. Lynda, that Ralph Armi tage Is interested in both. ina gin'