The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-05-28

with him to hand such roast to his
prospective father-in-law."
McHenry turned abruptly to one side
and reached for his coat. which he
quickly donned.
"Show her .in.'' he called to the boy.
Moore hastily retreated from the
room as Judith Bartelmy entered.
leaving the Judges daughter alone
with the managing editor. McHenry
had long flattered himself that he had
met many attractive women in his
time. but as he rose to meet Judith
Bartelmy and surveyed this FASH
ionably gowned young woman he
made mental note that she surpassed
| them all. Her blond features were of
distinctly patrician cast. Her blue
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 adj
vantageously revealed by the low cut
collar of her princess gown Of wine
colored silk which chung to a figure
that celebrated artists had pronounced
unusual in it's symmetry.
! II desire to complain about the ar
ticle attacking my father this morn
/ Ing" the girl began.
"YesT' answered McHenry.
II wish an apology for it."
els this message from your IA
ther7''
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, II 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.
II should think you'd have good
many lawsuits" she suggested.
"Oh, no; not many. We 60 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 il to end the interview.
Judith, however, was not to be thus
disposed Of o'
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 TIE managing editor.
| Her father lad 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 MI. Brand in the office nowY she
asked. - :. p.
Eyes. think so.'
would it he possible for me to see
him?"
why, yes, if you wish, I'll send
for HIM" ao'tt'i' -
I McEIenry summoned the boy and
! told him to 'taskaM Mr.. Brand to come
/ in" u e.r,,..,
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 1 don't want to disturb you.
Can't L 90 to his Officer"
HE hasn't got any Office, and they're
all punched in the local room in their
| 0ulkk olCcNCS 6uOh1u6. 4Ou NOAAOA
like it. We haven't reception room. J"
McHenry laughed as 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
Eyes, SIR" he greeted McHenry.
Then he stopped short both in bis
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? p At this point words failed
him. and he stood staring at her, with
his breast heaving violently as the re-
suit Of his surprise.
The girl was also deeply disturbed ir
spite Of her previous knowledge that
she was to be confronted by the man