The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-01-28
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But neither of them explained
Just what they meant by that non
sense of Tony's," and the fact that
Arthur understood one thing and
Judith another meant that the
episode was not ended.
81 worried some this afternoon, D
Judith added as an afterthought.
THAT was why 1 stopped at the
office"
You stopped at the Office? You
mean my Office. Why, 1 didn't
know that"
Didn't Miss Upper tell you I
was there?"
Knight shook his head in denial.
"She certainly did not" he said.
What time was it?"
"But-why, how funny! I was on
my way home. I don't know-it
must have been about 2:30 I guess.
Why, Arthur-MisS Topper said you
we're in conference and if I wanted
to see you I'd have to wait half
an hour!"
well, Of all the! She told you
thatP"
Judith nodded.
"Confound that woman! That's
the second time I've caught here
interfering in my affairs lately. I'll
not have it. I'll discharge hre to-
morrow!"
DUT Judith caught his arm.
ID Don't Go anything hasty
dear. She's really valuable to you
you know. How long has she beer
with the f1rm?"
That's not the point. That's no.
it at all The idea of her telling
you I was in conference! Why, I wa;
at my desk all the afternoon. The
very idea"
He fumed on for several mo-
merits. Arthur knights ritual Of
Office discipline had been interferec
with and he was aroused.
But don't discharge her this
time" Judith urged. Think how
much she knows about your worl
and what a trial it would be t
break in someone new! If you tall
to her about it in the morning In
sure it won't happen over again
! You ought to give her one more
trial, Arthur"
Pity for Kathryn Topper was no.
prompting Judith's words. She
knew exactly how much effort thu
private secretary saved her hus.
band each day and that for Ar.
thurs own good Miss Upper SHOULD
be given another chance. Besides
she felt a verbal reprimand woulc
be effective.
They had dinner alone. Tony
came in for a short while, later
disappearing with Andy Craig al
an escort. While Knight and hi!
wife were at the table he announced
a piece of news.
by the way" said Arthur
we're going to give party mex
week"
But the house is torn up!"
He smiled good humoredly. u
know. That won't make any differ
ence. This is going to. be a theater
party, Judith. Some place in town
Johnstown, our London representa-
tive. is getting in Monday It's
just a piece OF business courtesy.
I'll ask r. G. and his wife and
one or two others. Johnstowns
typically English and I know moth
ing would please him so much as
seeing an American play and a
little night life. Have to find out
later what evening We can make it. ,
Judith and Arthur had been
guests at the R. G. Hunter home
Hunter was the present chief ex-
ecutive of the publishing company
1t had been formal, uncomfort-
able dinner party. Judith was
pleased to hear that no such enter
tainment was TO be expected in her
home.
"All right" she said. eff it's that
kind Of a party guess 1t won't be
hard to manage"
oh, no. You'll like Johnstown
He's all right. BY the way, get
yourself a new dress, why don't
you. Judith? I want you to look
your best
She considered this.
Her one really formal gown was
the black, which she had worn to
the Hunters dinner. Perhaps she
did need something new.
III get it." she promised, smiling
That is-1ll look for something"
Judith spent happy and con-
tented evening with her husband
Tony'S efforts 1T trouble nlaking
after all had been unayailing. Ar
thurs loyalty was proven and Judith
felt that she had been silly in Civ
ing way TO tears.
After she was in her own room