The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-02-24
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MclIenry turned ubruldly to one side
and reached for his coat which NJ
quickly donned.
"Show her III, be ealed 70 the hoy.
Moore hastily rctyvutrd from the
room as Judith Bartsiny entered.
leaving the judges daughter alone
with the managing editor AlcHenry
had long battered himself thai he had
met many attractive women IN his
time, hut MS he rose to meet Judith
Barielmy and surveyed this FASH
ionaDly gowned young woman he
made d mental note that she surpassed
them all, Her blond features we're OF
distinctly patrician. cast Her blue
eyes bad the magnetic qualities 50 en-
We'd by the many less fortunate wo-
men. and the pure Wilderness of her
finely curved chin and neck was adj
vantaeeously revealed by the low cur
collar Of her princess gown OF wine
colored silk which ching 10 a figure
that celebrated artists had pronounced
unusual In its symmetry.
Il desire 10 complain about the ar.
ticle attacking my father this morn
ing the girl began.
"yess- answered McHenry.
Il wish an apology for H."
rs This message from your IA
ther n
That's mol the point This Is the
lirs, time 10 his life that any one has
ventured 10 question his honor The
article Is false. aud thiuk your pa
per should apologize for 1t immeli-
ately."
Before saying as to that" returned
the managing editor Il should have
to refer the matter to the new pro-
prietor, Mr. Nolan. You know 1t Is
not customary for newspaper to
take back what It says"
The judges daughter raised her eye
brows In surprise as she drew close to
McIlenry's desk. where he had resun-
ed his seat.
Il should think you'd have good
many lawsuits" she suggested.
"0h. no; not many. We go up to the
line, but we try not TO step over H."
He picked up several newspapers from
his desk. For Misunderstanding
the papers-"I don't think your father
will feel inclined TO sue US" lie rose
as II to end the Interview.
Judith. however. was not to be thus
disposed OF.
Il 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 q chair which
McHenry indicated.
I'VE never tell the name Of our writ
ers." answered the managing editor.
Her father had automatically yug-
gesfed 20 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 bad been TO
ask hlm--to ask him to tell her that be
was not the author Of the new attack
on her father. She must see him and
learn the truth from bis lips alone.
Is Mr.. Brand 10 the Office nowY' shs
asked.
-Yes. ! think So"
Would IL be possible for me TO see
himf-
why. yes. IL you wish. rlI send
for him"
Mcarnry summoned the boy and
told him 10 ask SIR. Brand to como
in"
We've not ed--she hesitated--alI
bis friends have noticed That he's be-
coming very radical lately" Judith
rose from the chair aud stepped nerv-
ously toward the editors desk.
-Oh.- b. laughed. they all get that
when they're yonns. like the measles :
And that's something they all get
over. isn't ~. she ASKED eagerly
-Yes." responded McIieary. stirring
as though 10 leave the RON.
Judith stepped sguarely IN front Of
HIS desk
-Bui dan'f want 20 disturb yon
Can't gp II bis oliicey'
lie hasn't ut any otiicc. and they're
al bunchrd Ii tie local room 10 their
shirt sleeves smoking You wouklnt
like II We haven't a reception roam I
McfIenFy laughed as BE- spo.r
In bis shirt sleeves. rolled 20 his q.
bows. Win quick steps and squared
shoulders. Wheeler brand. one 81 The
abIest men III tire city stan ~ the
Advance. strobe into the Office ~ tn
managing editor through the dour iesd
Ing from the city and telegraph rooms.
YES. sir. be greeted McIlenry
Then be stopped short both 10 his
steps aud IN bis speech. lie had
caught sight " the managing rdItoF'n
visitor. why. Jndiili" be gasprd.
what III heavens maine are yuu duinS
herei r. - this polnt words failed
him. and be stood staring az her. with
his breas, Iiesflug Violently Ms the r.
suit ~ his surprise
The giri was aitp deeply disturbed Ia
spite 81 her prrslous kn0wledge that
she was a. ~ engrmted BY tie man
she loved
McIlenry Thought thar the moment
had arrived when Bis presence vas
no lvnger necessary.
Miss iiartclmy las asked 70 see yoi
for a fa. t.tfssst.ss ia. aid sfafttst s4fffI