"Why," said the other, "that's all right. He will give her a good
time."
"Lucy is new to New York," said Montague. "I don't think she quite
realises the sort of man that Ryder is."
The Major thought for a moment, then suddenly began to laugh. "It
might be just as well for her to be careful," he said. "I happened
to think of it--they say that Mrs. Stanley is getting ready to free
herself from the matrimonial bond; and if your fascinating widow
doesn't want to get into the newspapers, she had better be a little
careful with her favours."
CHAPTER IV
Two or three days after this Montague met Jim Hegan at a directors'
meeting. He watched him closely, but Hegan gave no sign of
constraint. He was courteous and serene as ever. "By the way, Mr.
Montague," he said, "I mentioned that railroad matter to a friend
who is interested. You may hear from him in a few days."
"I am obliged to you," said the other, and that was all.
The next day was Sunday, and Montague came to take Lucy to church,
and told her of this remark.
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