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town. How could he possibly have gotten to know Dr. Gordon — so well in so short a time? On the other hand, it had been obvious enough that in spite of the shortness of their acquaintance he and Doreen were already quite chummy. From somewhere in the depths of my memory came stealing a vague, foolish remark Jeff had once made — made it as a joke when he was trying to tease Nina. "I should've stuck to my guns and waited around for a rich doctor's daughter," he'd said. Jeff had been joking. I wondered suddenly just how Ricky felt about the help Doreen Gordon could give him. There was, fortunately for me, a minor crisis waiting when I got back to Hilltop. And there was so much for me to do that I could put Ricky and everything else that was non-orphanage right out of my mind — until Hannah told me Ricky had called. He'd left a message for me to call back at five. But five came, and fivefifteen and I kept putting it off. At fivethirty, the phone rang just as I was passing, and I had to pick it up. Ricky's voice said urgently, "Julie, didn't you get my message? Darn it, honey, I've got to tell you or burst wide open! When can I come over?" He was so flushed with excitement when he arrived that night, so unsuspecting of the critical, questioning thoughts I'd been having about him, that I felt almost remorseful. His news was big indeed — he was going to be given a chance to buy into that private hospital deal Jeff had mentioned that morning. I said, surprised, "It's a tremendous honor, isn't it? You've been in Glendale so short a time, and the other doctors involved— Dr. Gordon and the others — they're quite big in their fields, aren't they?" "Among the biggest and best. Julie, this means such a lot I don't know where to begin to count my blessings. It's taking a seven-league stride instead of knocking myself out stopping on every rung of the ladder. I hope I'm equal to it, that's all." "You are rather young for such a big deal." I looked at him thoughtfully. "How are you going to swing the money?" Ricky shrugged. "I hate to do it, but there's only one way I can. Borrow. I've already spoken to Nixon." ;'To Reed?" "Well, sure." He seemed perplexed at my exclamation. "He's a banker, isn't he? Couple of thousand means nothing to him, and to me it's a great big key to Fort Knox and Mount Olympus combined. Julie, I'll be able to pay it back in spades when this thing goes through." A flush mounted my cheeks. My hand began to shake so that I put down the ash tray I'd picked up to hand him. I said quietly, "Will it also help you pay back your debt to Jeff?" I didn't mean to do it that way. I was startled at the sudden stoniness that swept all expression from his face. I'd never seen Ricky like this. He looked older, different. He looked as though he were measuring me. And a queer wayward thrill went down my spine. This was the way he looked, then, when he was really angry, really moved. And he didn't look like a lighthearted boy. He looked like a man. After a minute, he said, "What came over my stern, silent brother? He was being so noble about the whole thing — what spoiled the show? It's not like him to go crying on shoulders." "He wasn't doing anything of the sort. I'd just blamed him once too often for the bad feeling between you, that's all." "Yes. I see." Ricky started to walk about the room, hands thrust deep in his (Continued on page 13) Easy way to a naturally radiant skin QUICK HOME FACIAL WITH THIS 4-PURPOSE CREAM! Now . . .follow Lady Esther's super-speed recipe for true loveliness! 1. Smooth Lady Esther 4-Purpose Face Cream up your neck and face. Don't rub! This self-acting cream takes away dirt that can turn into blackheads . . . relieves dryness. Remove gently. 2. Splash face with cold water. Blot with soft towel. You don't need astringent. This 4-way Cream works with Nature to refine coarse pores. 3. Smooth on a second "rinse" of Lady Esther 4-Purpose Face Cream. Remove with tissue. A special oil in the cream softens and conditions your face for make-up. 4. Ready' now to put on your "face." Make-up goes on smoothly — clings for hours! You're really pretty always. So easy. Just think . . . with one face cream alone you can give your skin all the vital benefits of an expensive beauty shop facial. Because all by itself Lady Esther 4-Purpose Face Cream cleans, softens, tones and satinizes your skin. And all in one minute! Get the Lady Esther facial habit for healthier, cleaner skin. Be lovely to look at always! <25F^&^0^^ FACE CREAM Lady Esther Complete Creme Make-up Generous Compact 50* Plus Tax (Slightly Higher in Canada) »acjttiEt;~^j^* All you need for all-day loveliness! New Creme Make-up plus 4-Purpose Face Cream ! Depend on this Terrific Twosome for flawless, radiant skin. 11