Willmar tribune., 1909-12-22

UlSlluctlv EHtrlcliu cast. I1eE Dlue
eyes had the magnetic qualities so en-
We'd by the many less fortunate wo-
men. and the pure whiteness Of her
finely curved chin and neck was ad-
vantageOusly revealed by the low cut
collar of her princess gown of wine
colored silk which clung to a figure
that celebrated artists had pronounced
unusual in it's symmetry.
Il desire to complain about the ar
ticle attacking my father this morn
ing" the girl began.
"Yes? answered McHenry
Il wish an apology for it,
''1s this message from your ia
ther?'
''That's not the point. This is the
first time in his life that any one has
ventured to question his honor. The
| article is false. and | think your pa
| per should apologize for it immedi-
ately"
"Before saying as to that" returned
the managing editor, Il should have
| to refer the matter to the new pro-
prietor, Mr.. Nolan. You know it is
| not customary for Il newspaper to
! take back what it says"
The judges daughter raised her eye
brows in surprise as she drew close to
McHenry's desk. where he had resum-
| ed his seat.
II should think you'd have a good
many lawsuits" she suggested.
"Oh. no; not many. We go up to the
line, but we try not to step over it."
He picked UP several newspapers from
his desk For misunderstanding
the papers-"I don't think your father
will feel inclined to sue u.s." He rose
as if to end the Interview
Judith however. was not to be thus
disposed of.
II don't want to detain YOU" she re-
marked, but should like to ask you
who was responsible for that article"
She seated herself in chair which
| McHenry Indicated
I'VE never tell the name of our writ
ers." answered the managing editor.
Her father had automatically sug-
gested to her that Wheeler Brand might
have written the story. This she found
difficult to believe. But she must be
convinced. and one Of her motives in
visiting the newspaper had been to
ask him-to ask him to tell her that he
was not the author of the new attack
on her father. She must see him and
learn the truth from his lips alone.
| lis Mr. Brand in the Office nOW"' she
asked
"Yes, think sO.''
"Would it be possible for me to see
him?"
why. yes. if you wish. III send
for him"
McHenry summoned the boy and
told him to "ask Mr.. Brand to come
in"
We've noticed"-she hesitated--"all
his friends have noticed that he's be-
coming very radical lately" Judith
rose from the chair and stepped nerv-
ously toward the EDITORS desk.
"Oh," he laughed. they all get that
when they're young. like the measles" ."
And that's something they all get
over, isn't it?" she asked eagerly.
"Yes." responded McHenry. stirring
as though to leave the room.
Judith stepped squarely in front of
his desk.
But l don't want to disturb you.
Can't go to his officer
He hasn't got any Office. and they re
all punched in the local room in their
shirt sleeves smoking. You wouldn't
like it. We haven't reception room. "
McHenry laughed as he spoke.
In his shirt sleeves. rolled to his el.
bows. with quick steps and squared
shoulders. Wheeler Brand, one Of the
ablest men on the city staff Of the
Advance, strode into the office OF the
managing editor through the door lead.
ing from the city and telegraph rooms
Eyes, sir" he greeted McHenry.
Then he stopped short both in his
steps and in his speech. He had
caught sight of the managing editors
visitor. why. Judith" he gasped.
"What in heavens name are you doing
here? I"- At this point words failed
| AXLus 0uu uC OCOOO ol44 AS ~ rS4s V4ku
bis breast heaving violently as the re
suit of bis surprise.
The girl was also deeply disturbed in
spite of her previous knowledge that
she was to be confronted by the man
she loved.
!; McHenry thought that the moment
had arrived when his presence was
no longer necessary.
Miss Rartelmy has asked to see yor
for few minutes" he said. rising and
starting toward door. "You may
talk here" A handful of proof sheets
rustled in his grasp as be disappeared
Wheeler Brand started toward the
girl.
us there anything the matter?' ht
Queried anxiously.
She hesitated before answering
, Then she spoke determinedly.
"Yes; two things. First, you did no
come to my reception this afternoon
secondly. there is that article abou
, father this morning."
II couldn't get OF from the office t
= attend the reception. and am awful
!, " sorry" he protested. But as TO
{ the story about your father-well. di,
' be send you here?"
: mo. be didn't send me. But
: couldn't help seeing how disturbed b
was. and
! ''Then he knew you were coming?
. sWhy, yes" Judith was Rying har,