The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-02-18

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two weeks could make"
| The other girl shrugged indiffer-
ent shoulders.
"JuSt as you like" she answered.
Remember you said you'd do any
think I asked. Two weeks will suit
my purposes, provided they begin
at once. Otherwise, it will probably
be quite blow to father when he
hearS-what I have to tell HIM"
The effect of this was as desired.
Judith's fingers had gone icy. She
claSped and reclasped them. Panic
showed in her face as well as in her
voice. For one unbelieYing instant
she stared. Then she said barely
above whiper. I'll do it,"
That's settled then. And you'll
go away tonight"
Judith shot the younger girl n
quick glance.
Have 7 your promise" she asked
trembIngly, that II do this you
will not tell your father one single
word of what you know?"
Judith Knight. like most of the
rest of the whole world, made the
mistake of judging others by her
own standards.
Because a promise given was
sacred to her she assumed it would
be sacred to Arthurs daughter. This
was her share of the ill-conceived
bargain. She waited now for Tonys
answer.
1t came unqualif1edly.
Certainly. You have money, ]
suppose2 If not, I'll be able to ar
range that. How much do you
think you'll want?"
II shall not want money" Judith
said. with relic of her spent pride.
Money-going away-details of this
sudden Punishment jumbled before
her eyes.
Dollar bills, her purse and unfold
ing railroad tickets all began q
groteSque, maddening dance. They
leered at her. Somewhere in the
distance behind them was Arthur
Knight watching graYely and &C
cusingly.
Take me home!" Judith cried in
a voice touched with hysteria.
Without word Tony started the
car. The roadster turned and be-
gan the drive homeward.
| GENERAL times the younger girl
~ cast quick, sidelong glances at
her companion. She wondered what
Judith was thinking. The situation
was unsatisfying.
Tony wanted to hear Judith break
forth in angry phrases as she her
self would have done. There would
have been triumph in bringing
about an exhibit of wrath.
Judith Knights face had become
inscrutahle. Tony stirred uncom-
fortabl She could not even be
sure Ju, was sorry to go. Was
1t poSSibl hateful thought!-that
what she lad done was not going to
wound Judith?
Tony could not bear uncertainty.
IF you want me to help you pack
or anything I'll be glad to-" she said
sweetly.
Judith turned. 1t was as though
she had forgotten she was not
alone.
Thank you," she said. Its quite
unnecessary
And not another word could Tony
Knight get from her during the
twenty-minute drive. The roadster
halted at the side of the house and
both girls stepped out.
Tony numbled something about
using the car later. Judith did not
wait to hear. She hurried up the
steps and into the house.
There was a call for you, Ma am, -
Harriet came forward as she heard
the door open. "A Miss Carter
she said it was"
Miss Carter? Oh, yes, Of course
about the new Grapes she had or
dered for Arthur's bedroom.
She left a number. Ma'am." the
maid continued. shall 1 get it?'
Judith shook her head.
Never mind about 1t now, Har-
riet. III talk to her tomorrow
morning"
The maid withdrew. Judith went
I'D the stairway. She did not turn
back TO glance at Tony.
Another falsehood on her con-
science. OF course, she was not 60
! ing to talk to Miss Carter or any
one else tomorrow morning about
details of Arthur Knights home.
/ But it was only a little false
/ hood. It couldn't hurt any one
That was not like the big falseilood
the one she herself had been hv-
ingl