Judge — March 6, 1915 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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GOMAY Exo alone? flew at cach other in friendly emotion, Melcher stood by, prepar AYE Metcher had I his wife order the electric ing to light a cigar, after he had slyly exchanged glances with Mrs, Why she replied, I'm only going over to Longview for a Wyland moment. [want to see Agnes “Jack, dear,’ said Mrs. Melcher winningly, “Agnes and | have Fim not averse to looking: at Mrs. Wyland myself. a little private plan for entertainment. Do you mind walking No? about a bit? Really, dear, Vd like a little air, too, But 1 prefer one If you like id he to Mrs. Wyland, “Ml finish your dog's the bigger cars morning r And he took the leash and started down the road You can take a) bigger car. or you can come with me Suit The women stood looking at each other amoment. Affectional yourself, Jack.’ impulsiveness had disappeared He decided to go with her . Agnes,’ said Mrs. Melcher, ‘‘T have a confession to make."* The Melchers had come out of Nowhere to occupy Overhill, one Anything us?”? of the finest estates in Duxedo. One of the old families had be “Yes. Did you note last night that I flirted desperately with forced to sell the place at auct Certain persons jealous of your Frank? Duxedo's exclusiveness had sought to buy it in, but Melcher outbid Mrs. Wyland fa brightened “How silly your a everybody What do I care?”? Overhill gradually became recognized in new ownership. The “Well, you were quite busy yourself, dear.’ Wylands, unquestionably among the elect, took up the Melchers It was a rather happy evening. — Yes. . almost from the first and brought others to recognition, Melcher Yes. Flirting with Jack . was reputed to be a millionaire, and though the fact wasn't gener And you noticed that! Are you jealous? I rather like Jack!" ally known, the fortunes of the Wylands were declining ‘Of course you ¢ Jack They all have, and they all do. I'm It was whispered that Melcher, on the bright side of middle not jealous. I'm going to prove myself your friend."" » had made his millions himself He was a restless spirit and How? seemed to have no object but personal enjoyment. Gay parties In this way. Jack, I'm sure, has a lot more money than were the rule at Overhill, even when other great pla observed Frank has But do you know I never learned where he got it? T seasons of 1 There had been a joyous gathering there the — have a suspicion w I can't put into words, and am in almost ght befor which the Wylands had been prominent. Melcher — daily fear of something had gained a reputation for flirtation, and Mrs. Wyland was his “Of what?” latest object. Flirtation was no lost art at Duxedo. I can't tell you. It's only suspicion. But Jack has been so As Longview loomed on the hill which it crowned, Mrs. Wyland — secretive! P've been married to Jack—how long do you think?" was seen coming down the drive with a favorite dog. She arrived “How should | know?"* at the highway just as the Melchers alighted. The women fairly “True. We came here as strangers. [can’t even tell you comicbooks.com