The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-03-20
Judith Lane
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''You bet you can. Wen. Kfddie. It
looks to me like you're in for a
tough time. I'll pull what wires I
can to see you get decent break.
Most OF the boys know you and
they'll play fair.
"The Unton. however, may take
Lampere's word that you're the orig
inal office vampire :. gosh, Jude, II
you weren't so good looking. this
would blow over in no time but
print your picture alongside OF
story IKE that and nobody but your
friends will believe Big Tom left his
money for business only. Call me il
I can help you, I'll keep you in touch
with any fresh dust Lampere raises"
"Judy." Norman stood on the
threshold, looking down on her.
Honey, I'm sorry. know you can't
help what has happened. Even If it
Is irregular for a man to leave his
fortune to q stenographer, | don't
know what made me talk like that
to you"
Judith stretched peach clad arms
toward her husband and pulled him
down beside her - probably be-
cause was a stenographer :. that
seems to be the chief bone of con-
tention according to ella f. but
more probably Norm. because you
haven't had any sleep. It must have
been ia strain at the Beyins. then
having ella send for both you and
Doctor Kelly"
Norman gave wan chuckle-
"Mathile was actually angry. Said
one might think he was your father
instead Of hers"
HE was almost that, Norman.
He'd have taken me into his home IL
Mrs. Revins hadn't baked him. not
that wanted to live within a hun
dred miles OF her. but he was a
darling. You had to work with him
day after day to really appreciate
him. Wait until his funeral and
you'll understand. His 'pooriings,'
the people he quietly helped, will be
there
THE funeral was an ordeal. Ma.
4 thile had insisted G'orman be
seated with the mourners. Norman
had quietly refused unless Judith
were, invited and Mathile had yield.
ef with characteristic uRgracious-
ness.
I'm sorry. Judy" he apologized
when asking her to overlook Ma
TITLES attitude. Il wouldn't ask you
to do II. but considering how close
Or two families have been, and
that I'm the only man left in the
two, could hardly desert them at
a time like this. You won't mind,
will you?"
Judith didn't mind where she sat.
Numb with sincere grief she scarce
~ realized Mathlle was only kept
from edging her away from Norman
BY his Arm grip on her arm and his
leaving the two BeviHs wo-
men to Morton Lampere. who had
gracionsly offered his services.
Judith surveyed the great floral
display with awe. She had known
Tom Revins admired, beloved :.
but this, and then her quick eyes
took note OF nosegays OF wild flow. I
ers. withered, tied with shabby bits
ot ribbon. An understanding attend.
ant had tucked these in among the
gorgeous blossoms which bianketed
the rest. Big Tom would have pre-
lerred these gifts OF bis poorlings.
There were photographers pres
ent as the imposing cortege made
Its way through the city streets.
kindly Tor the most part. gracious
and thoughtful with the exception
Of one. The following day Judith
found the Union with 4 blurred pic.
ture Of herself. Mathile and a hazy
Norman. under caption &
millionaire Stenographer and Be. !.
reaved Daughter Mourn Together as
to VIII Fight"
Judith wondered where they had
obtained Information that there was
70 be q fight or quarrel OF any kird.
had not mentioned any +. /.
but then be had scarcely spoken to
ier since the morning following Mr..
Bevlns death.
He had gone to his once ana Re.
turned saying Mrs. Bevins had re.
Iaihed his arm to represent her In
.erests and that Lampere would han.
lie everything.
That afternoon. accompanied by
Judge Morgan. she entered his con-
terence chambers aud there con.
those who were interested
L the reading OF the Will: Mrs. Bev.
Ins. Aathite. Lampere. and her own
Norman Dale.
As soon as she was seated the
Judge handed her q letter. She .
glanced 1t the writing in shocked
surprise. Il was from Tom Bevins. /
She opened It and read:
Dear Child: You are about to .
lace agrueling ordeal. ! realize this
and write to strengthen you"
Tears blurred her reading