The judge scowled his amazement. "Why not, then?" he demanded, when he could speak.
Dunham hesitated a moment before he answered, "Because I saw that neither of us wished it."
Judge Trent glared at him during a short silence. "What are you mooning about, then?" he burst forth at last. "What are you tearing up deeds for? Why aren't you worth your salt?"
Dunham colored under the vigorous arraignment.
"Oh, you're a mind-reader all right, Judge Trent. You didn't guess wrong."
"You're in love?" snarled the lawyer angrily.
John nodded.
"Who is it?" explosively.
"Don't you think I'd better wait and see if I can get her?"
"Tss!" hissed the judge in unspeakable scorn. He went back to his chair and sat down, still holding the other's eyes with an angry stare. "You know you haven't any doubt that you'll get her."