The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-19
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE Con
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It was worn and the pleatS in its
skirt we're skinny and out of press.
tt was a forlorn little frock to be
found in such an assemblage of
flnery. Judith had worn it during
the Gays when she was working in
Arthur Knights office.
There was a coat there, too-a
black coat which had seemed quite
respectable with its fur collar and
simple, conservative lines in the
days when it had been Judith'S
only wrap. Now it looked exactly
what it waS-a coat from the $50
rack, after six months wear.
The ugliness of the garment
seemed to please Judith. She
clutched them to her, bore them to
the bed and dumped them upon it.
Then hastily she began to undress.
Even the handmade, gOssamer
lingerie came off. and in its place
Judith donned her plainest, silk
knit undertakings. They were not,
truthfully, a part of the wardrobe
Judith had owned before her mar
riage. They were simple, though,
and not a reminder of Arthur
Knights wealth.
She chose a pair of black pumps
with sensible walking heels, slipped
them on her feet and then pulled
the jersey dress over her head.
There was a small black travelling
bag which had made the trip to
Bermuda. Into this Judith stuffed
additional lingerie, pajamas, and
hose.
She dashed into the bathroom
and came back with cold cream,
powder. a tooth brush and one or
two other supplies.
e
TTER entire preparations had ia
Z q ken less than a halt-hOur.
Judith was quite dry-eyed now
. Working had taken her mind from
herself.
Mechanically answering the de-
mands of habit. she went TO the
clothes closet and Strengthened the
garments which in haste she had
twisted awry.
She gathered up the shoes she
had kicked off and placed them on
the rack. When the closet was in
order Judith shut the door and
turned the latch.
The hands on her wrist watch
pointed to ten minutes until 4
O'Clock. There was no time to lose
and vet there was one thing which
Judith knew she must do.
She went to the desk, seated her
self and drew out writing materials
She lifted out the metal box which
contained her letters, carried it to
her travelling bag and dropped 1t
inside Then she came back TO the
desk and picked up a pen.
Dear Arthur" she wrote.
Judith heSitated. For several
moments that was as far as she
could--.et. Then she began to write
rapidly:
something has happened very
unexpectedly which is taking me
away for a short time. am sorry
I can not even say good-by. Please
do not worry about me. 1 shall be
quite all right. though I will be
worried over whether or not you are
taking your medicine and doing all
the doctor says.
1T is hard to so awaN but 1 know
II is best. What 1 am doing 1 am
sure will make both of us happier
Please believe me.
Devotedlv. JUDITH"
She read the note through, folded
il and slid it into an envelope. On
this she wrote. Mr.. Arthur Knight.
Judith did not notice the single
tear drop which fell on the envel-
ope. blurring the "t' in Knight
INTO A vague ink mark. She pulled
on her coat and the little felt hat
she had worn with it.
A final survey in the mirror. Ju-
dith Knight walked out Of the room
looking exactly ike Judith Cam
eron five months earlier.
She walked very cautiously. The
sound of her footsteps on the stairs
could have been heard Though she
tried so hard to move softly but
there was no one about to hear.
Knight was still debating to Miss
Topper.
Judith laid the envelope adj
dressed TO her husband upon table
in the hall. It would be impossible
for him to miss it there. Then,
quietly. she opened the front hall
door and stepped out
E7fftoer7 minutes late. q train
with Judith Knight aboard. pulled
cut Of the station.