The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-02-04

stay"
Brand looked up with something
much akin TO a sneer.
''Is that necessary" he asked.
mot necessary, Mr.. Brand. but ad-
visable." snapped Bob. "Our business
is intrinsically between us. but 1t 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 II was
Jane who had sailed what now seemed
an Inflated ship. II 1t was on the rocks
she would stay by the wheel. She ad-
vanced to her husband She was quite
cool.
Bob" she said. "Mr. Brand is here
at my invitation. This business you
speak of is quite as much my con-
cern as yours. II Mr.. Brand is to
stay will stay. too"
She turned to Brand.
"Im sure you're willing for Mrs. Col.
won't mind IL she picks up a neigh
Dor or two?"
Not at ALL" he assented.
'Will you tell the chauffeur"
THAT isn't necessary" he answered.
Hell understand"
James words offered a means OF
escape IL he wanted IL. but Brand
wasA't looking for escape. Mrs. Col
lins 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"
mo. stay, Dick!" Reynolds insisted.
You're the only friend 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. Well 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 aud your friend we're here, but |
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 a common philanderer
IL you do you're crazier than I thought
you. But I'm not here to argue. IL
Mrs. Reynolds doesn't explain. ! will"
hnI asN Of tHn nj l.
lionaire maddened Bob almost beyond
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. 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. IL there's any
other way for me to figure this out
than just one way, God knows
heed 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. 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 q
bored look throughout. replied FOR her
He looked at Jane.
"He knows that isn't true" he said
"He can see II In your face and
can see that he sees It."
But Jane. with Redeemed cheeks and
flashing eyes. was not satisfied with
this pacification. She faced her hus
band.
so 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 thai
even looks questionable, you turn OF
me like 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 tC
know something from him before he
leaves this house--if he does leave IT.
and want to know 1t now"