The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-26
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JUDITH GkkANT, arLbGb fnOuehs loves ALAN STEYNE, as does CHUMMY MORLEY, her best friend. ChuInmy had loved stcync years ago and lost her memory when he went away; go, though he loves Judith, Judith insists he must marry Chummy, who rcgains her memory when hc returns. Jus tith studies dancing and becomes star in Q musical show backed by rich BRUCE GIDEON, who is in- fatuatcd with her. Meanwhile, Chummy learns that Steyne and Judith love each other, and breaks her gagcment; hut Judith rc. fascs to marry steync, telling him hc belongs to Chummy. Judith plans to marry Gideon so that steyne will forget her and marry Chummy; but she finds she cam not do it, and rejects Gidcon's proposals. steync and Chummy are about t0 bc married when Ju. dlth is badly hurt in Q theater fire. Shc goes to c hospital and tt ls doubted if she can ever dance again. Chummy, realizing that Stcync loves Judith, tries to com. init suicide by inhaiing gas, but is found and revived by BAsITEN DUMONT,Ia young artist who also loves Judith. Shch tells Bastlen why she lad tried to kill herself. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XLI
 Again c slight doubt crept into Dumonts mind.
 "Are you quite sure of all this, Chummy?" he asked.
 "of course I am. When she came back the other day, she was only eager for Alan and me to marry; but she loves hlm, Bastien. Judy loves him and he loves her, but she will never marry him while am alive; 90 you'd much better have let mo die"
 "That was your way out" he said.
 ''The only way" she replied.
 Bastien rose and walked up and down the room. Chummy was re- covering her self.control. Her voice no longer had that wild tone; it was her, ordinary, beautiful, bell- like voice.
 1T don't think it's the only way at ali," he said.
 Tt is, Bastien; and now you've spoiled it.. You see, I've been per- fectly horrld. When Alan used to be worried about Judy and Mir Gideon, used to think that Judy could look after herself. and that he was being too fussy. l never dreamed that I was standing be- tyvean thamin
 You needn't stand between them any longer" he said.
 q must while I'm alive. You know Judy. She'll never give way"
 "Chummy, you couldn't marry steyne if you were married to someone elsc."
 ITO someone else! To whom?"
 ITO me-"
 Chummy stared at him.
 "oh. Bastien!"
 "It's a perfectly sound sugges- tion," he assured her.
 But Bastien. you love Judy yourself!"
 "so you know that?"
 "Of course do."
 And 90 do you love her. Chummy. Between us, we can give her her happiness. If you marry me. you can't marry Steyne; and then she can."
 "Bastien, you would be willing to do that for Judy?"
 "Of course I would" Then he looked at Chummy and laughed . little awkwardly. And, after all, we've a good deal in common. Chummy. and I don't think we should get on each others nerves don't want to be rude." "You're not rude Bastien-you're wonderful. But are you sure it would work?"
 "I don't see how 1t could help working. Married to me. you couldn't marry Steyne. Why should Judy imagine you married me, when you were free to marry steyne if you wanted tor
 chummy nodded.
 And. of course" she put in, Allan loves her too much to think"
 "That's right, chummy." said Dumont. "Men don't think" Then again he looked at her deprecating. ly. What do you sayf Can you
 "If you can. why shouldn't TT she asked. Her voice was deeper than ever. "I don't think you love her more than I do, BasfIen--onl, differently; but it's not fair ts you"
 "Why not ?'' he asked beilIsrent' Ily. "Aren't you . wife any maE would be lucky to get7 I should say you werel"
 "0h, don't know. Bastlen. Tn rather funny, you know. Remeni' ber aIl. those yearHl And then when Alan did come back. ] di4n' know him; and didn't knew fha