Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-11-14
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stay"
Brand looked up with something
much akin to a sneer
rs that necessary" he asked.
Not necessary, Mr.. Brand, but ad-
visable," snapped Bob. Our business
is intrinsically between us. but it may
be well to have a witness"
In this little domestic drama Rey-
nolds had quickly assumed the role
of master but he had reckoned with
out the mistress. In reality IT was
Jane who had sailed what now seemed
an Inflated ship. If it was on the ccks
she would stay by the wheel She adj
vanced to her husband. She was cite
cool.
Bob" she said, Mr. Brand is here
at my invitation. This business you
speak of is quite as much my con-
Germ as yours. If Mr. Brand is to
stay viii stay, too"
She turned to Brand
I'm sure you're willing for Mrs. Col
Inns to use the car while and you
won't mind If she picks up a neigh
Dor or two?"
Not at all" he assented.
viii you tell the chauffeur"
THAT isn't necessary" he answered.
He'll understand"
James. words offered a means OF
escape It he wanted it, but Brand
wasn't looking for escape. Mrs. Col.
Inns adopted her friends solution OF
one difficulty and withdrew Brand
faced Reynolds
We'll, what's the business?"
81 don't think that you need me-
Dick Interrupted. This seems to be
between you three"
NO stay, Dick" Reynolds insisted.
You're the only friend l have here. .
Bob" his wife exclaimed. You
don't know what you're saying"
Il mean everything said and ev-
erything I'm going to say. Wen come
to your side of it later First | want
to hear from this man"
That's easy" Brand responded.
I'm here by appointment to meet
! your wife. You're here with three wit
nesses. At first thought knew why
you and your friend we're here, but
! don't think so now. If Mrs. Reynolds
hasn't told you the purpose Of my visit,
you'd better learn from her. Do you
| take me for a common philanderer?
If you do you're craZier than thought
| you. But I'm not here to argue. II
/ Mrs. Reynolds doesn't explain, will.
The belligerent attitude of the mil
control With doubled fists he ad.
vanced and shook one within an inch
of Brands face
"Explain!" he shouted, what is
there for her TO explain. l don't want
any explanation from her; l want it
with your devilish clever pretenses,
but you can't fool me, II there's any
other way for me to figure this out
than just one way, God knows
need to know"
Bob, don't be foolish" Jane warned
You might go too far even with me
This isn't the first time Mr.. Brand
has been hera 1t was not intended
to be his last have schemed and
planned and connived, but you might
misinterpret my motive and wouldn't
advise you to do that"
He turned on her now. his patience
exhausted
You poor little idiot" he cried, ARE
you still defending him, or are you
still playing the game? When a wife
deceives her husband there's only one
answer and that's my answer to you
Brand, standing erect and with a
/ bored look throughout, replied for her
He looked at Jane.
HE knows that isn't true" he said
"He can see it in your face and
can see that he sees it.
But Jane. with Redeemed cheeks and
flashing eyes, was not satisfied with
this pacifcation. She faced her hus
band
so that is the measure of your
ideaIs," she said with scorn. THAT
| gives me your character right in the
palm of my hand. The first thing thai
even looks questionable. you turn Oh
me like a woman of the streets. Mr.
Brand" she added, turning to the mil
lionaire you had better go"
mo, he won't" her husband shout
ed. He'll stay right here. l want tC
know something from him before ht
leaves this house--if he does leave it
and l want to know it now"
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