Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-03

afternoon. I'm doing you a great "a.
yer TO come TO this one"
Yes, my dear; appreciate it. but
social duties
The girl laughed shortly.
Now. this doesn't come under the
bead of social duties"
"Oh. yes the judge answered
quickly. IF you view society in its
broader sense. Beyond your little
world Is n 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" qucs-
toned the girl
He glanced sharply al Judith.
But 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 II, but
TO-"
judith, Noians have lived in every
age in every country pronounced the
iurjst. He's a composite Of anarchist
aud autocrat. Eventually the autocrat
in him will triumph. Just now hos
bounding Old Institutions. |. ior ~
stance, represent 10 him the judiciary.
ana he attacks me. 80 consequence
whatever. but I'm here in defense of
the United States bench. My cause is
the cause OF my colleagues. tell you,
| hn l. n
to get the venom out OF his tangS. Di
plomacy. my dear-diplomacy"
Judith became enthusiastic.
FEATHER. believe you would have
been Il great prime munster in the old
days"
The judge Strengthened up. smiling
pleaseuly ut his d3uGhterS compii. en-
tary estimate Ut him. "IIard!! that.
hardly that" he protested. lie became
reflective, "Ihey were feeble Old men.
for thousand years courteously NOV
ing kings and their armies like paWnS
on Il chessboard Ihci were always
very tacttu judith. those princes of
the past
on she admitted. YOU never fai.
to illustrate your point, whatever it
is
Just imagine said her father
what one OF those old fellows would
10 in this case"
YES, | suppose you're right, and in
the end you'll! make these people see
ROW wrong they've h"cn about YOU"
"Oh, yes he went on Confidently
AS they become accustomed 10 their
prosperity you will !ind that the demo
gogiSm ~ their paper Will be modi-
lied and ultimately vanish lie seat
ed hIilsc!r near ms daughter.
That would be q terrible blow FOR
Wheeler. Wouldn't it:" she suddenly
asked
"Wheeler, oh. Wheeler. Hes An
entirely different type-t the idcn.!st
The fGnaticai idenliSt. I'm sorry.
always liked the boy. His hearts ali
right. but his heads all wrong, and
hope he's merely passing through Il
phase"
Il don't think you quite understand
Wheeler. father" responded judith.
rising
He took hold Of the girls hands.
ION. yes, | do. just now he has lost
himself In labyrinth. and II Will take
an Arihdna to head him out believe
the right woman might bring hn 10
reason lie paused significantly. Ju-
dith lowered her eyes from his. -!
forgive him amy annoyance he may
have caused me. and | hope you will
forgive MIN too. | want You and
Wheeler 10 be friends again and. like
the princess in the fairy stories. ave
happily ever after" He pattcd her
fondiy on the shoulder.
Mrs. Nolan entered the room and.
ag!ow with excitement, greeted her
guests.
Judge Hartcmy. hope you haven't
been waiting long?' she inquired anx-
ious!y,
Not Mt all"
1T Is so good of you to come"
ION. l wouldn't permit anything to
keep mo away" he replied. "l've iust
had tho pleasure Of ndjourning rath-
er important conference to be here
This confession filled the Suffering
henrt OF AIRS. Nolan with pure ecstasy,
Slio could barely conmip herself az she
In turn greeted Judith Bartelmy.
INcher announced another name
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