Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-27

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'ThtS doesn't come under the head o.
social duties"
afternoon. I'm doing you a great IA
vor TO come to this one"
Yes. my dear; appreciate it, but
social duties
The girl laughed shortly.
Now. this doesn't come under the
head of social duties"
oh yes" the judge answered
quickly IF you view society in its
broader sense. Beyond your little
world is Il larger one where caste is of
small ,usequence and where all men
sh ~ { service to each other
- .he Nolans-they certainly
haven't been Of service to you" ques-
toned the girl.
He glanced sharply at Judith.
But | wish them 10 be. and we're
getting on-were getting on"
Their paper keeps going for you
just as much as ever. father. / don't
suppose Que ought TO mind it, but
do"
Judith. Nolans have lived in every
age in every country" pronounced the
jurist. He's composite of anarchist
and autocrat. Eventually the autocrat
in him will triumph. Just now he's
bounding old institutions. |. Tor in
stance. represent 10 him the judiciary,
and he attacks me. No consequence
whatever, but I'm here in defense of
the United States bench. My cause is
the cause of my colleagues. | tell you.
Judith, | know the breed. | know how
TO get the venom out OF his fangs. Di-
plomacy. my dear-diplomacy"
Judith became enthusiastic.
Father. believe you would have
been a great prime minister in the old
days"
The judge Strengthened up. smiling
pleasedly at his daughters compliment
tary estimate of him. Hardly that,
hardly that" he protested. He became
reflective. They were feeble old men,
for Il thousand years courteously NOV
ing kings and their armies like pawns
on IA chessboard. They were always
very tactful. Judith. those princes Of
the past"
oh" she admitted, you never fail
to illustrate your point. whatever il
ISL
Just imagine" said her father,
what one of those old fellows would
do in this case"
Yes, suppose you're right. and in
the end you'll make these people see
how wrong they've been about you"
"Oh, yes" be went on confidently.
las they become accustomed to their
gogism OF their paper will be modi-
fed and ultimately vanish" He seat
ed himself near his daughter.
That would be terrible blow for
Wheeler. wouldn't it?" she suddenly
asked
Wheeler. Oh. Wheeler. He's an
entirely different type-the idealist,
the fanatical idealist. I'm sorry.
always liked the boy. His hearts all
right. but his heads all wrong, and 1
hope he's merely passing through a
phase
Il don't think you quite understand
Wheeler. father" responded Judith,
rising
He took hold of the girls hands
"Oh. yes. do. just now he has lost
himself In "a labyri2th. and ii will take
an Ariadne to lead him out believe
the right woman might bring him to
reason" He paused significantly. Ju-
forgive him any annoyance he may
have caused me. and | hope you will
forgive him too ! want you and
Wheeler TO be friends again and like
the princess in the fairy stories. i've
happily ever after" He patted her
fondly on the shoulder.
Mrs. Nolan entered the room and.
aglow with excitement. greeted her
guests.
Judge Bartelmy, hope you haven't
been waiting long?" she inquired anx
iously.
Not at ALL
1t is SO good of you to come"
"Oh, ! wouldn't permit anything to
keep me away" he replied. I've just
had the pleasure of adjourning a rath-
er important conference to be here"
This confession filed the huttering
heart Of Mrs. Nolan with pure ecstasy.
She could barely contain herself as she
in turn greeted Judith Bartelmy.