New Britain herald., 1930-08-14

grateful. Like her, he was humble Of heart. and he felt that he could never have been worthy Of her
 They found Chummy at work in her studio.
 The two girls clasped each other lr their arms.
 Judy - little Judy" said rhummys beautiful deep voice. You're back. Oh. how wonderful"
 "Chummy. I've been back wsek. and I've called three times, and each time I've left message. '
 T never got any. Judy dear, how splendid you look, And what d wonderful person you are"
 And you. Chummy-you're love- Ter even than I remembered,'
 Judy kissed her friend again. She thought Chummy had changed in some wal-u some delightful way. She seemed younger and more uaht-hearrad. as if she took things more easily. She laughed and ickei r-ore. She had evidently been going about great deal. When Alans name was introduced she sro5a oc nlm SO naturally and with such 3. radiant smile that Judy was sare + must be all righ. between them once more.
 Judy vas enrranced with her ..=tud's studio She had acquired some beau-ttul pieces of furniture and some wonderful old blue Per sian pottery. one big bowl. filled with yellow. Irises. was q joy.
 Al four o'clock Stcyne came in. Ii appeared that Chummy had promised to go 10 q picture gallery with him. Instead. she made tea, and Judy and BastIen stayed.
 Judy greeted Alan cordially. He v.as just a little more distant than he used to be. The difference was barely perceprlble and might have haan pu. down 10 his absence in q distant country and 10 her lncreas- la= fame
 They talked. Judy asked after averybodv. She planned a dinner party and an evening together. with al me boys and Clara Jenks. They ,-o9ld dine a. GinorTs and end uH a- the Cafe Turc
 B2srien, her faithful attendant. l-tc with her when she went. She shook hands with Alan. Just for q second their eyes met. Hers were smiling hravelN consciously, His "e~e dark with something that looked like 10effsble rep~oach.
 Quickly she ran down rhe stairs IS If from danger. She IneN that Alan sr.lT loved her but be was be- ha7tnr ss he ought 10. He had re- turned 10 Chummy. Evidently he saw tha. Ir was his duty. IL was all coming out right. Alldhat Judy had 10 do was 10 keep it up until "h1mmy and Alan had finally come together and were married
 Afr=rward - well, no need to think about that.
 Judy, why are you friends with Gideon again 2" asked Bastien as --ev walked back to her hotel.
 "Oh," she said airily. T changed my mind. After all. he did it ou- Of kindness. And I'm pa2.ng him hack. every penny"
 People say you are going 10 marry him" he went on.
 Do they?" she asked scoffinElv People always know such lot, don't they, Bastie1?"
 "Oh, Judv.' he said. with his eyes fixed on her face n burning appeal T do wish"
 But she held up her little gloved hand and stopped hls further speech.
 Dear Bas,ien." she said. T love vou very much indeed. You are my dearest friend, but I can't let you interfere with my life or-or with my other friends"
 Alter that he could say no more. He had never seen Judy so serious. There was something implaca bIe about her. She almos: frightened him
 Madame de Toros, and Judy stood together ln i large and sumptuously furnished spare bedroom in Bruce GIdeon's apartment. It was about half past II on the night Of the same daT They had removed their wraps and were powderirE thelr faces and rjdytn= their hair.
 GIdeor's sister tmmaculatelr mat and severely smart. vas en gaia. She wore 9 bl-, pesrl-t.pped crown and ropes of pearls. and looked very ugly and distinguished. l, had been a great night at the opera wIth many notable men and . women present, Judy and Gideon . had been 10 see T re~ ballet done by 2 troupe Of mixed rauonalIttes. which had turned out 2 dead falI- ure,
 Judy's warm heart had bled for their appointment and she had tried 10 make ID for the chill Of the audience by vigorous applause which had rendered her very con spIcuous and made Gideon laugh unEirdIv. She could not pear tc sec anybody fall
 Nov they had met for supper and Judy vas telling Madame de . Toros all about the poor. dlscred tied ballet troupe.