The Irish standard., 1910-06-11

''This doesn't come 1nder the head q
social duties"
"But l wish them to be, and we're
getting on-we're getting on"
Their paper keeps going for you
just as much as ever. father. | don't
suppose one ought to mind it, but l
do"
Judith. Nolans have lived in every
age in every country" pronounced the
jurist. He's Il composite Of anarchist
and autocrat. Eventually the Autocrat
10 him will triumph. Just now he's
bounding old Institutions. |, Tor in
stance. represent to 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-diplomncy"
Judith became enthusiastic.
"Father. | believe you would have
been a great prime minister in the old
days"
The judge Strengthened up. smiling
plcasedly at his daughters compliment
tary estimate Of him. Hardly that.
hardly that" he protested. He became
reflective. "Ehey were feeble old men,
for thousand years courteously NOV
Ing kings and their armies like pawps
on chessboard. They were always
very tnctful, Judith. those princes of
the past"
oh" she admitted, you never fail
to illustrate your point, whatever it
! is!"
Just imagine" said her father,
"what one Of those old fellows would
/ do in this case"
"Yes. l suppose you're right. and in
the end you'll make these people see
how wrong they've been about you"
i 'Oh. yes" he went on confidently.
"As they become accustomed to their
prosperity you will find that the demo-
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 fanntica idealist. I'M sorry.
always liked the boy. His hearts all
right. but his heads all wrong, and
hope he's merely passing through a
phase"
II 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 labyrinth, and it will take
an Ariadne to lead him out l believe
the right woman might bring him to
reason" He paused significantly. Ju-
dith lowered her eyes from his. II
| forgive him any annoyance he may
have caused me. and | hope you will
forgive him too. l want you and
I, Wheeler to be friends again and, like
the princess in the fairy stories, live
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.
mot at all"
at 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 rath-
or important conference to be here"
This confession filed the futtering
heart Of Mrs. Nolan with pure ecstasy.
She could barely contain herself as she
| in turn greeted Judith Bartelmy.
Pitcher announced another name
that appeared in the social register.
Mr.. Dupuy," be announced. He had
come to keep his appointment with
Nolan.
How do you do, Mr.. Dupuy:" greet
ed the hostess. shaking hands warmly
with him. Here's Judge Bartelmy.
He's just adjourned a most important
conference to come to our tea. Pitch
| er. tell MIR. Nolan the judge and Mr..
Dupuy are waiting. Say the judge has
Just adjourned his court to come. Miss
Bartelmy. Phyllis will be so delighted
10 see you" She grasped Judith's
arm and led her to door, speaking
rapidly as she did so. Phyllis wants
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