The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-01-13
RaA Romance
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housekeeper said primly, but Ju-
dith was certain the praise had
pleased her.
when would you like luncheon,
Ma'am?" the housekeeper contin-
ued.
Knight had drawn a cigar from
a humidor and was lighting it.
Have it any time you want, dear,
he told Judith. You won't mind
if I don't wait, do you? Thought
I'd like to run. in and get hold OF
R. G. (R. G. Hunter) before he gets
off to the club I'll be back quite
early but I rather not take time for
lunch. Sure you don't mind?"
Not in the least" Judith assured
him. smiling. What else could she
say to husband so eager to be off?
you can serve me in about an
hour and half" she told Mrs.
Wheeler. I'm going to want to
rest a bit"
Would you like to go upstairs
now, Ma'am?"
"Why-I-' Judith hesitated.
Yes, I suppose I would. You're
going to leave right away, aren't
you. Arthur"
He already had summoned Har-
riet and was putting on his top
coat. BE back by o'clock sure, y
he told Judith. REST up. Ms.
Wheeler'l attend to anything you
want. Goodby, dear
They kissed. Then Knight pulled
the front door open and was gone.
Judith felt lost in the big house.
Lets look about downstairs a lit
tie before we go to my room" she
said to Mrs. Wheelr. She was going
to add that it seemed to be very
large house, then changed her
mind, remembering that servants
must be properly impressed.
The Knight residence was a large
one. Architecturally it was attrac-
tive. but furnishings and draperies
throughout lacked brightness and
modernity.
On the first floor there were the
living room, dining room library, a
smaller room where Knight kept a
desk which was known as the
study" and on the west side of the
house. Enclosed in glass, a sun
room"
UPSTAIRS Judith found another
~ central hallway corresponding
to the one below. and six bedrooms.
Somewhere at the back Of the
house there were quarters for the
servants.
Harriet. the new maid. had been
hired only week ago, Mrs.
Wheeler said. Then there was Cora,
who had been the cook two years
ago and dismissed after the house
was closed.
Mrs. Wheeler felt that she had
been been extremely fortunate in
obtaining Cora's services again.
Bert. the chauffeur, also took care
of the walks and lawn and did the
Cdd jobs that needed mans hands.
And here's your room. Ma am"
The housekeeper drew back the
door and Judith entered bedroom.
It was not the largest of the six
1t had three windows and an air OF
freshness and sunlight.
The furniture was Old-fashioned
walnut and the girl loved it in
stantly. A quaint, sedate charm
Dervaded the room which had a
doorway leading into another cham
Der.
Mr.. Knights" the housekeeper
volunteered demurely.
Judith looked into the room be-
yond. 1t was much like all the 9TH
ers which she had seen.
4 think it's beautiful, said
Judith.
The triumph of the big house
was yet to come. Judith supposed
she had seen all of it, but no!
You'll want to see Miss Tony's
ROOM the housekeeper urged
"Here-doWn the hall
Wondering. Judith walked after
her. Mrs. Wheeler threw the door
oDen and stepped back. Judith
looked into a lavish French bou-
doir.
The room was very girlish-that
is, it was exactly what the taste of
a 17-year-old school girl would be
likely to dictate if she had been
told to instruct a decorator exactly
how to furnish a bedroom. sparirg
no expense.
Her father gave it to Miss Tony
on her last birthday" the older wo-
man explained. "Mr-ain't it ele-
CANT thought"
She's coming. you know, tomor-
row morning. Judith said.
Yes So Mr.. Knights message
said. Well, we'll have plenty going
on all right with Tony here!"