El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-24


Il 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 a chair which
McHenry indicated
We 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 10 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 MIR Brand in the Office nowT she
asked
Eyes. 1 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" 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 young3 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 il the local room in their
shirt sleeves smoking You wouldn't
like it. We haven't a reception room
McHenry laughed rs he spoke.
In his shirt sleeves. rolled to his ell
bows. with quick steps and squared
shoulders. Wheeler Brand. one Of the
ablest men on the city staff Of the
Advance. strobe into the Office of the
managing editor through the door lead
ing from the city and telegraph rooms.
Yes, 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: r At this point words failed
him. and be stood staring at her, with
his breast heaving violently as the re-
suit of his surprise
The girl was also deeply disturbed in
spite CT her previous knowledge that
she was 10 be confronted by the man
she loved
McHenry thought that the moment
had arrived when his presence was
no longer necessary.
Miss Bartelmy has asked to see you
for few minutes" he said. rising and
starting toward a door. You may
talk here" 4 handful of proof sheets
rustled il his grasp as be disappeared.
Wheeler Brand started toward the
girl
is there anything the matter" he
queried anxiouSiy.
She besitated before answering.
Then she spoke determinedly.
Yes; two things. First. you did not
come to my reception this afternoon;
secondly. there is that article about
father this morning"
81 couldn't get off from the Office to
attend the reception. and / am awful
~ sorry" be protested. But as for
the story about your father-well. did
he send you here?''
mo. be didn't send me. But l
couldn't help seeing how disturbed he
was. and
''Then he knew you were comingT'
"Why. yes" Judith was trying hard
70 understand VII. * meant by sect
ing out her fathers knowledge of be
present mission. one which was to he
decidedly unpleasant.
Wheeler was plainly impressed. and
unfaFer25ly So at the girls reply.
''Oh" he calculated disappointedly.
The quickly thinking girl detected
the significant toae Of the newspaper
writer's reply and FASTENED to ex-
plain
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