Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-02-04

quickly. IF you view society. in its
broader sense. Beyond your little
world is a larger one where caste is of
small consequence and where all men
should be of service to each other"
But the Nolans-they certainly
haven't been of service to you" ques
toned the girl
He glanced sharply at Judith.
but wish them to be. and we're
getting on-we're getting on"
Their paper keeps going for you
lust us much as ever. father. | don't
suppose one ought to mind it. but |
do"
judith. Noans have lived in every
age in every country" pronounced the
jurist. Hes 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 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-
pomacy. 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 thousand years courteously NOV
ing kings and their armies like pawns
on a chessboard. They were always
very tactful, Judith. those princes of
the past
oh" she admitted. you never fail
to illustrate your point. whatever it
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 been about you"
"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 a terrible blow for
Wheeler, wouldn't it," she suddenly
asked
wheeler. Oh. Wheeler. He's an
entirely different type-the idealist,
the fanatica 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"
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 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 he 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, live
happily ever after" He patted her
fondly on the shoulder.
Mrs. Nolan entered the room and
aglow with excitement. greeted heI
guests.
Judge Bartelmy, hope you haven't
been waiting long?' she inquired anx
iously.
Not at all"
1T is so good of you to come"
, "Oh, | wouldn't permit anything tC
keep me away" he replied. I've JUS
had the pleasure of adjourning a rath
er important conference to be here"
This confession filled the futterinl
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.
5 Mr.. Dupuy." he announced. He ha(
> come to keep his appointment will
Nolan.
. How do you do, Mr.. Dupuy?" greet
ed the hostess, shaking hands warml.
: with him. Here's Judge Bartelmy
He's just adjourned a most importan
/ conference to come to our tea. Pitch
. err tell Mr.. Nolan the judge and MI
I Dupuy are waiting. Say the judge ha
| just adjourned his court to come. Mis-
Bartelmy. Phyllis will be so delighted
0 to see you She grasped judith
S arm and led her to Il door, speaking
rapidly us she did so. phyllis want
to show you her new gown Quinlal
brought over from Paris. Very smar
effect but $45O. and you could hold
in the palm of your two hands
rag"
AN amusing character, our hostess.
commented Bartelmy dryly to Dupuy
"Yes; she seems very appreciative c
your daughters visit"
well" decisively, "she certainl
ought to be-"
81 suppose we shall see it in the AZ
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