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. He did not tell her about the episode
with Colonel Cole, for he thought there was ho use disturbing her.

She, for her part, had other matters to talk about. "By the way,
Allan," she said, "I presume you know that the coaching parade is
to-morrow."

"Yes," said he.

"Mr. Ryder has offered me a seat on his coach," said Lucy.--"I
suppose you are going to be angry with me," she added quickly,
seeing his frown.

"You said you would go?" he asked.

"Yes," said Lucy. "I did not think it would be any harm. It is such
a public matter--"