“That's it,” said Montague.
“I hear that Stanley Ryder has taken quite a fancy to her,” said the other.
A grave look came upon Montague's face. “I am sorry, indeed, that you have heard it,” he said.
“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.”