New Britain herald., 1930-08-08
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 Judith Grant, artists model, loves Alan Steyne, young painter, who is also loved by Judith's roommate, Chummy Morley. Chummy had low ed Steyne years ago, and lost her memory when he went away: so, though Steyne loves Judith, Judith insists that it is his duty to marry Chummy, who does not know Of their love. Judith is studying danc- ing, and Bruce Gideon, tklanCier. who is infatuated with her, offers 10 star her in q musical show. Steyne IS distrustful of Gideon's intentions, but Judith will not be warned. She dances for 2 group or friends at a studio party. and in luu ln the fes- tivities finds herself standing beside Steyne at q window.
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 Y couldn't bear 10 see you dance in front Of a great vulgar crowd, Alan sad beneath his breath.
 Hush" Judy whispered. fright ened at the passion Of his voice. I've got to dance-I simply must, You've no idea what it's like"
 Tt drives me mad" he went on. Tt will drive other men mad"
 His voice vas reckless. Judy held her breath as Chummy and HyIton passed close 10 them.
 You mustn't talk like that" she said when they had gone by, You must be crazy! Come and dance al once. and behave like other people, He obsyed her. but the hands tha' held her might have been made ot wood He dared not realize that she was close to him. keeping step witt him, a light. gossamer thing of per. feet skill and grace He stumbled heavily in his anguish, and she re. leased herself
 Clumsy" she laughed Tn parched For raercy's sake. get n, something 10 drink"
 There was more dancing. anl they ate the sandwiches and cakes and drank laomonade, or vermouth or cold broth.
 Then Tony and Michael bagget Judy 10 dance again.
 I'm dog tired" she said: "bu I don't mind, f t pleases you chil dren."
 The two artists were overcom with arazement, truth 10 tell. Ths could hardly believe that this va the Judy they had known for years They had never appreciated he charm. although they had admire her steadfast care Of poor Chummy but this-this teatherlight embodi nent ot sheer art. this fiery, seduc tive, languid gay irresistibl creature-they felt that their eye must be deceiving them. They wer eager for her to dance again, so tha they might make sure.
 But just then the telephone be rang out in the little lobby, Ala went out and came back quickly.
 You're wanted, Miss Grant" n said. Often in addressing her | used the formal name.
 She went out. and Alan shut II door. so that whatever conversatio she had should not be overheard. H went back and talked 10 Dumor about his music.
 Judy was away long time-or $ it seemed They all talked togethe but at last there came q Iull, pro longed out of nervousness. In there was no sound of Judy's voiC outside.
 They waited. it seemed an tr terminable time. Then Alan opene the door and went out.
 He found Judy standing beside II instrument, She had replaced 1T r receiver. She looked at him as if s1 did not know him. Her arms hur stiffly by her side, She was like statue.
 Judy, whats the matter?" whispered, careless whether tho inside heard him or not.
 She did not answer. but walk like an automaton before him ia. the big room. She stood in | middle and looked wound at the all
 "Oh" she said in a raedy voic "A dreadful thing has happene old Guarvenius-dear old Qua venius-has been run over in {, street and killed. That was housekeeper On the phone He as cd for me the last thing before died in the hospital She was there they'd sent for her. She sent a me senger to the cafe, knowing l often there, and they told her whe was. Isn't it awful@ He vas such dear old thing-like q father to m When he was pleased with me, called me his bird. And now h, dead"
 Chummy went 10 Judy. put h arms about her, and tried to col fort her; but she was not to be col forted. She burst into bitter so that racked her body with anguis
 They gave her the sympathy silence. But in the midst of Steyne's heart sent up a fiery bu of thankfulness, because, if h s. master were dead, Judy might ney become a dancer, and might nel