The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-06
@ 1929 By
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II
Il Of the doubts that assailed
Stephen.
Her imaginary toothache was not
even so much as an imaginary one
as she made her way to the man
ayers private Office in the jeWelry
shop where she was accustomed to
look over the best Of the stock about
once a month.
Good afternoon, Mr. Blaine she
greeted the manager brightly, and
then remembered to be more sedate.
The truth was Pamela had felt the
shock of Harolds death tremen-
dously, but her mercurial nature
would not permit her long to re-
main plunged in either grief or
JOY.
With the eradication of the signs
of her grief had come absorbing in
terest in the prospect Of being
Stephens sweetheart again. And
now. with an early wedding ahead
Of her, the prospect was even more
aIluring.
Her father had promised to take
her on a trip abroad soon, but she
didn't care for the new Mrs. Judson.
They hadn't been friends before
the marriage-they were rather less
now. A journey in her step
mothers company had not appealed
greatly to Pamela.
May I 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.
I hate to come here at this 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
Mr.. Blaine offered his congratu-
lations as readily as he had his
condolences.
ITS to be a quiet wedding" "
Pamela explained when he asked
her about the things she wished to
see.
mo attendants, Of course; so l
shant have 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 and
the baguette diamonds"
All, yes indeed, yes indeed Mr..
Blaine said hastily. Il am glad
that YOU are to have it. Miss judi
son. I know 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 it
is. and there won't be time to make
any changes on it. Now let me see,
I think II have an all-round dia-
mond wedding ring You may show
me some.
You see, may fiance is too busy
to select it for me It's so very
hectic. you know, sailing for Africa
on practically a moments notice"
NTIGHT I ask if I know the
Va young MANI" Mr.. Blaine in
quired upon the strength of his
long business acquaintance with the
Judson family
He's 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 definitely
placed" Mr.. Blaine was allowed to
figure out for himself. He took it
to mean that the young man was
we'll established in the social world.
Pamela rose after choosing her
ring and Mr.. Blaine accompanied
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 remembered
that she had intended buying a
present for Mildred She was SO
happy she wanted to make up for
having caused Mildred to lose her
position.
oh, well, bother. Ill send her
a 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 Nh 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,
the man stepped over into the angle
formed by q pile of dry goods boxes
against a building, where he would
run small chance Of being observed,
released a cord that allowed a gun
to slip down into his right hand
curled his finger around the trigger
and fired.
TO Be Continued