New Britain herald., 1929-05-06
THIS HAS HAPPENED

IS HAS MAFFENEU
 NitaeeA Lawrence falls in love with 1tephen Armitage who is lured away from her by Pamela Judson when she tells him that Mildred is trying to marry her brother. Har- old, for his money. Harold fears Huck Conner because he holds q check which he forged. Huck is in- fatuated with Pamela. who plays him ts make Stephen jealous. When Pamela maneuvers stephen into an engagement Huck frames him for the theft of an auto and causes his arrest. Pamela breaks their engage ment, but Mildred goes to see him In jail and promises help.
 Harold had once confessed his fear of Huck to Mildred and said that he threatened to "get Armi- tase" to keep him from marrying Pamela. With this as clew. she determines to force Harold to aid stephen and is shocked to hear of his death - apparently accidental. Thea she tells Stephen her sus- picions but they have no proof and thines seem hopeless.
 In desperation Mildred goes to Pa mela and cells her story. Pamela sends her to MT. Judson, who still believes she was scheming to marry Harold for money. But he is im- pressed by what she says and takes her to headquarters where she re- peats her suspicious about Huck. Nr. Judson promises to put up bail for Stephens release.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER NXXVI
 Mildred looked expectantly at MT. Judson as he made his promise. He appeared to be more agitated than at any time since they'd left the hotel together.
 ''Wha you have just said has con- vinced me that both Pamela and this young man stephen will need immediate protection" he tod her. 1T believe I'd better return to the hotel and see that she is safe"
 "Bu what about Stephen?" Mill dred asked. Perhaps Pamela is with him now"
 T don't believe so," MT. Judson returned. 'I know she planned, visit to the jewellers this afternoon. You see. promised her new neck lace to cheer her up. She feels her brothers death deeply"
 Mildred felt like saying she must indeed feel it deeply if jewels could assuage her grief. but consideration for Mir. Judson held back the sar- casm.
 But you won't leave stephen in jail?" she appealed.
 No, no. shall send my at- torney."
 "Send . policeman with him, please. I'm afraid there will be trouble.'
 Mir. Judson appeared to think over her suggestion. Perhaps you're right" he said. Tt might he . good idea to have him come to the hotel. too. Then if Connor makes . move :"
 You mean you will use him as . decoy?" Mildred broke in ner- yousiy.
 He'll be we'll guarded" MT. Jud- son a1surcd her.
 ''Bnt you'll tell him why you want him at the hotel? You won't let him run any risks?''
 Naturally, my dear. Now don't you worry. And if your employer com plains of your being away from the office this afternoon refer him to mo for an explanation. I'll tell him how much obliged I'll be to him if he'll fire you"
 Mildred smiled wanly. She knew that Nf.. Judson was not joking, but the position that had meant so much to her before would mean only heartaches now.
 ''Goodby." she said and shook hands with him.
 He watched her go. hurrying to- ward the nearest subway entrance. and there was something about the set Of her young shoulders that tuEsed at his heart.
 While Mildred hurried back to her office Pamela was on her way to the jewellers. She was in high spirits, except when the memory of her recent bereavement intruded itself upon her pleasant reflections of her visit with stephen.