The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-10-30

stay"
Brand looked up with something
much akin to sneer
lis that necessary" he asked.
mot necessary, Mr.. Brand; but ai.
visabie." snapped Bob. "Our business
is intrinsically between US. but it may
be well to have 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. IL 1t was on the rocks
che would stay by the wheel. She ad-
yanced to her husband. She was quite
cool.
Dol" she said. .'Mr Brand is here
at my invitation. This business you
speak Of is quite as much my con-
Germ as yours. II Mr.. Brand 10 to
stay viii stay. too"
She turned to Brand.
'T'm sure you're willing for Mrs. Col
Inns to use the car q while and you
won't mind II she picks up neigh
Dor or two?D
Not at all" he assented.
"Will you tell the chaufYeur?"
"That isn't necessary" he answered.
Hell understand"
James words offered q means of
escape If 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?"
IL don't think that you need me, .
Dick interrupted. This seems to be
between you three"
mo, stay, Dick!" Reynolds insisted.
You're the only friend have here. I"
"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 I 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 were here. but I
don't think so now. II Mrs. Reynolds
hasn't told you the purpose OF my visit,
you'd better learn from her. Do you
take me for common philanderer2
II 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
lionaire maddened Bob almost beyond
control. With doubled fists he adj
vanced and shook one within an inch
Of Brands face.
"Explain!" he shouted, what Is
there for her to explain. don't want
any explanation from her; want It
from you. You may have fooled her
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 here. It 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 . wife
deceives her husband there's only one
answer and that's my answer to you. .
Brand, standing erect and with q
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 paciication. She faced her hus-
band.
$50 that Is the measure of your
ideals!" she said with scorn. THAT
gives me your character right in the
palm Of my hand. The first thing that
even looks questionable. you turn on
me like a woman Of the streets. Mr..
Brand" she added, turning to the mil
| lionaire you had better CO."
mo, he won't" her husband shout
ed. He'll stay right here. want to
know something from him before he
leaves this house--if he does leave it.
| and I want IN InNvv ~ NOW -