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as she made her way to the man. ager's private office in the jewelry shop where she was accustomed to look over the best of the stock about once month.
 Good afternoon, Mir. Blaine," she greeted the manager brightly. and then remembered to be more sedate. The truth was Pamela had felt the shock of Harod's death tremen- dously, but her mercurial nature would not permit her long to re- main plunged in either grief of joy. With the eradication of the signs of her grief had come absorbing in- terest in the prospect of being Ste Ehen's sweetheart again. And now, with an early wedding ahead of her, the prospect was even more allur- ing.
 Her father had promised to take her on a trip abroad soon, but she didn't care for the new Mrs. Jud- son. They hadn't been friends be- fore the marriage-they were rather less now. A journey in her step mothers company had not appealed greatly to Pamela.
 May offer you my heartfelt sympathy. Miss Judson?" Mr. Blaine was saying to her. "Oh," Pamela said. and reached for her handkerchief with which she dabbed carefully but prettily at | her eyes.
 Mr. Blaine held a chair for her. T hate to come here at this i time, Mr. Blaine" she said softly and wistfully. but I expect to sail shortly for Africa and father wants me to select my wedding present now"
 Mir. Blaine offered his congratu- l lations as readily as he had his cond dolences.
 Its to be a quiet wedding" Pamela explained when he asked l her about the things she wished to see. No attendants, of. course: so I shant nave to buy any gifts. But you might just bring out the brace let to match that necklace you were showing me last month. That love- ly one with the big sapphire ann the baguette diamonds" "Ah, yes indeed. yes indeed" Mir. Blaine said hastily. T am glad that you are to have it, Miss Jud- son. I krow that our designer had you in mind when he sketched the setting. But, of course. we can make some slight changes in it if you like
 No, l think it's beautiful as 1t is, and there won't be time to make any chanuges on it. Now let me see, I thinK I'll have an all-round dia- mond wedding ring. You may show me some. You see, my fiance is too busy 10 select it for me. It's so very hectic. you know. sailing for Africa on practically a moments notice.'
 Might I ask if I-know the young man?" Mr. Blaine inquired upon the strength of his long business ac- quaintance with the Judson family.
 Hes a young man from the west" Pamela answered. No one you know. I'm sure. But he's most definitely placed"
 Just what she meant by "defi- nitely placed" Mr. Blaine was al. lowed 10 figure out for himself. He took it to mean that the young man was well established in the social world.
 Pamela rose after choosing he" rim. and MT. Blaine accompaniel her to the street door and wished her happiness on her new venture
 She was in her car and headed for the hotel before she remem- bered that she had intended buying present for Mildred. She was so happy she wanted to make up for having caused Mildred to lose her position.
 "Oh, wei. bother. I'll send her row of those cute little ivory ele- plants from Africa"
 Mildred at that moment, was in little need of ivory elephants or anything else from Pamela.
 When she left MT. Judson and hurried to take a subway train to her work she was followed by one of Huck's men who had specific orders in regard to her.
 AS she reached the head of the subway stairs and paused to get a nickel out of her bag for car fare.