The Detroit times., 1913-06-02

always a sad thing. Jake. thing to be
avoided"
1t is," agreed Benson.
My dear boy. l am troubled" said
the Judge. He threw q certain signifi-
canoe into the glance that aocompan-
led these words.
And what have you 10 worry
abcut?" questioned the younger man
lazily.
I'm alone" began the Judge in his
mellow voice. quite alone. l may
say homeless vagabond This Is the
second time I've been locked out this
winter. Now | ask you. Jake. what
sort OF a life is this for man OF my
years, and II you will allow me, my
position?"
Well" said Benson. cheerfully,
you shouldn't forget your key"
That's a detail never had TO bur
den myself with in Mrs. Bradleys life
time, sir. II was her pride 10 care
for me in such matters; il furnished
her with occupation There was q
long pause. during which the judges
glass was filled and emptied and filed
again. and then he spoke.
Have you seen Mrs. Landray re-
cently?" he asked
Which Mrs. Landray?"
"Bush's widow"
Not recently: Why"
Il was merely curious" And he was
silent again, but not for long.
jake"
Yes, Judge"
Shes going to make a fool Of her
self"
Il dare say" said Benson indirer-
emily.
The Judge stared at him in some
surprise.
You dare say" he repeated.
Il mean it's quite likely"
In what particular" demanded the
Judge
"Oh. in any particular" said Benson.
II haven't formulated any definite the
cries where she Is concerned"
The judge considered this in silence
for time.
This is merely general opinion"
he asked at last.
Merely general opinion, said
Benson, amiably.
Then you haven't observed any
new Developments"
No" and Benson yawned.
You have heard no gossip"
None; didn't know there was
any"
: You are quite sure you haven't no
ticed anything, Jake?"
Quite"
Not this new bent OF hers?"
"Oh, you mean her religious inter
ests? Why. they're natural enough.
thought them rather hopeful"
Hopeful" repeated the Judge bris,.
ling.
Yes, certainly; religions good
thing for any one
Religion" and the Judge snorted
the word with angry contempt. We'll,
II you choose to call 1t religion!"
What do you call it," inquired Ben
son.
Observe me. Jake; man seems
as necessary to some women's religion
as a God. In her case. it's that long
legged scare-crow from India, You
mark my words, the little fool will
marry him. Well, she could a done
better"
What" cried Benson. DIR. Still.
man: no."
The little fool will marry him." re-
peated the Judge slowly and sternly.
Then he sighed deeply.
And what II she does" said Ben.
son.
Well, I am glad you can view it SO
Il can. Just that calmly" said Ben
son. cheerfully.
II can't" said the Judge. ITO me,
sir. 1t Is matter OF considerable mo-
ment."
'Oh, I see," said Benson.
My dear boy. this is q weakness
shrink from revealing, but | feel AS
sured OF your delicacy, so shall speak
frankly and without reserve" The
Judge considered for a moment Il
have had. how many WHISTLES. Jake?"
Five said his host promptly.
Il made II four; but never mind. It's
point on which | am likely enough to
be mistaken"
What's that to do with it?" inquir.
ed Benson
The vine" said the judge, "inspir-
ed some OF the choicest outbursts OF
classic poetry; | suppose the distillery
Will some day inspire a truly Ameri-
can muse--you don't follow me?"
mot quite"
The point Ia that may speak with
an abandon ! should eschew at anoth-
er time. Five hot WHISTLES make a diff
ference In the intensity OF q mans
emotions. Tomorrow | shall probably
regret my candor; so want to feel
that In remembering what / say to-
night. you will not fail to recall that
this excellent mixture may have had
to do with IT,"
Il think ! understand said Ben.
son laughing
Two o'clock in the. morning conf |
dences are always personal. Jake. a
man seldom stays up late unless II IL
TO talk OF himself, orlto drink. and In
either case the result Is the same. he
says too much"
Aren't you forgetting Mrs. Ian.
dray?" inquired Benson.
JAKE, tia outrageous that she
should be allowed to sacrifice herself"
u didn't know begant Benson.
You are goi1xto say!you didn't
know IT. was s-hatter of any interest
Something OF the Sort" said Ben.
son When | came back you did
seem interested. but didn't take II
seriously: and 10 tell you the truth
your Interest Struck me as prema. |
ture."
That was' only your inexperienced.
Jake. ira nuita ovta.u. -.