The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-02-03

'Yes"' answered McHenry.
Il wish an apology for it."
rs 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 l 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 a 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.
Il should think you'd have a good
many lawsuits" she suggested.
"Oh, no; not many. We 60 up to the
line, nut 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 l should like to ask you
who was responsible for that article"
She seated herself in a 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. l think so.''
would it be possible for me to see
him?"
why. yes. If you wish. I'll ,send
for him"
McHenry summoned the boy and
told him to TASK Mr.. Brand to come
in"
We've noticed"-she hesitated-"al
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 gel
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 don't want to disturb you
Can't 60 to his officer
He hasn't got any Office. and they're
all punched in the local room in theil
shirt sleeves smoking. You wouldn'
, like it. We haven't a reception ROOM
McHenry laughed as he spoke
In his shirt sleeves. rolled to his ell
bows. with quick steps and squared
shoulders. Wheeler Brand. one Of tn,
ablest men Oh the city staff of tn,
Advance. strobe into the office of tn,
managing editor through the door lead
ing from the city and telegraph rooms
Eyes, SIR he greeted McHenry
Then he stopped short both in hi
steps and i'll his speech. He ha,
caught sight of the managing editor
visitor. why. Judith" he gasped
What in heavens name are you dom
here? p At this point words faile
!. him. and he stood staring at her. wit
: his breast heaving violently as the re
4 suit of his surprise.
The girl was also deeply disturbed i
spite of her previous knowledge tina
she was to be confronted by the ma
she loved
McRenry thought that the momen
had arrived when his presence wa
no longer necessary.
9 Miss Bartelmy has asked to see 70
: for few minutes" he said. rising an
starting toward a door. You ma
talk here" A handful of proof sheet
rustled in his grasp as he disappeared
Wheeler Brand started toward th
d girl.
|. is there anything the matter?" b
queried anXiously.
She hesitated before answerin,
Y Then she spoke determinedly.
l. Yes: two things. First. you did M
r come to my reception this Afternoon
secondly. there is that article abo,
6 father this morning"
Il couldn't get off from the office
e attend the reception. and am awful
p ~ sorry" he protested. but as +,
Il the story about your father-well, dj
" he send you here?"
: NO. he didn't send me. But
e couldn't help seeing how disturbed
d was. and
q "Then he knew you were coming ~
9 why, yes" Judith was trying ha,