Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-02-18

SHOuiu De OF service 10 each otner.
But the Nolans-they certainly
haven't been of service to you?' ques-
toned the girl.
He glanced sharply at Judith.
But l wish them TO be. ana we're
getting on-we're getting on"
Their paper Keeps going for you
just as much as ever. father. / don't
suppose II ought to mind it. but !
do"
Judith. Nolans have lived in every
age III every country" pronounced the
jurist. He's Il composite of anarchist
and %autocrat. Eventually the autocrat
in 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 Pm 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 a thousand years ~courteously NOV
ing kings and their armies like pawns
on u chessboard. They were always
very tactful. Judith. those princes of
the past"
oh" she admitted. you never fail
to illustrate your point. whatever 1t
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 beer about you"
"Oh. yes" he went on confidently.
LAS 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 a 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, bns bis hend.s AL aHd4-
hope he's merely passing through q
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 u labyrinth. and it will take
an Ariadne to lead him out. | believe
the right woman might bring him to
reason" He paused significantly. Ju-
dith lowered her eyes from his. Il
forgive him any annoyance be 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. V
happily we after" He patted her
fondly on the shoulder.
Mrs. Nolan entered the room and.
aglow with excitement. greeted her
guests.
Judge Bartelmy. l hope you haven't
been waiting long?" she inquired anx-
iously.
mot at ALL"
ut is so good of you to come"
"Oh. l 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 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," he 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
err. tell Mr.. Nolan the judge and MI.
Dupuy are waiting. Say the judge has
Just adjourned his court to come. Miss
Bartelmy, Phyllis will be so delighted
to see you" She grasped Judith's
arm and led her to a door. speaking
rapidly as she did so. Phyllis wants
to show you her new gown Quinlan
brought over from Paris. Very smart
effect. but $40. and you could hold 1t
in the palm Of your W hands-a
rag"
AN amusing character. our hostess
commented Rartelmy dryly to Dupuy.
"Yes: she seems very appreeiative OF
your daughters visit.
We'll" decisively. ''she certainly
ought TO be-
81 uppose we shall see it in the Ad-
vance tomorrow" suggested Dupuy.
"Oh, of course" Bartelmy laughed